Industrial racking systems are designed to provide years of service. However, they can become damaged or misaligned, turning into a hazard for both warehouse personnel and the company.

The constant loading and unloading of goods, both on pallet racking and manual shelving, can compromise the strength, stability, and integrity of any storage system. That is why it is necessary to perform regular technical racking inspections to detect signs of wear and tear.

Inspecting your racking once a year is the most cost-effective way to guarantee the safety of employees, facilities, and equipment.

What benefits does racking inspection bring to occupational safety?

Carrying out an annual racking inspection provides a series of direct advantages for the warehouse:

Benefit What it brings to your warehouse
Accident prevention Prevents harm to people and damage to property by detecting risks before an incident occurs.
Longer lifespan Extends the lifespan of facilities by correcting wear and tear in time.
Cost savings Minimizes major repairs by discovering problems at an early stage.
Guaranteed repair Relies on the guarantee of a fast repair service.

Is racking inspection mandatory?

Yes. Periodic racking inspections are not just good business practice: they are a legal requirement. All companies are required to ensure that their employees work in a safe environment with safe equipment. You can check here the standards and legislation applicable to racking safety.

Non-compliance with these regulations can cause serious injuries to operators and reduce productivity, as well as lead to costly legal proceedings, higher insurance premiums, and long-lasting damage to brand reputation.

 

In addition to the annual inspection, weekly or monthly visual inspections are recommended. These can be performed by your own staff if qualified; at ITE, we can train your team for this purpose.

Why carry out the inspection with ITE?

Our service provides a comprehensive audit of all racking components, performed by a highly qualified team with extensive experience in the industrial storage sector.

In this other blog post, we explain what our ITE® Technical Racking Inspection includes: work methodology, documentation delivered, and post-inspection services.

Want to secure your warehouse and comply with regulations?
We perform the ITE® Technical Racking Inspection with a specialized and expert team. Call us at 984 190 927, email us at infoweb@noegasystems.com, or visit us at inspecciontecnicadeestanterias.com/contacto.