Back in June, SESS USA LLC President was interviewed by DC Velocity’s Susan K. Lacefield. The result, the article “Seven tips for improving rack safety”
The Article began as follows
“While rack collapse may be rare, it is extremely dangerous. Here are some ways to make sure it doesn’t happen to you.
It might be tempting to think of the racking system in your warehouse or DC as a larger version of the metal shelving in your garage. After all, how complicated could a steel rack be—especially the traditional selective rack, which doesn’t even have any moving parts?
Such thinking, however, could lead to a costly—and potentially deadly—disaster. “Storage racks are a load-bearing steel structure, and because they’re supporting a variety of different loads, it’s important for them to be maintained,” says Dave Olson, national sales and marketing manager for the manufacturer Ridg-U-Rak. Rack damage can lead to collapse, he continues, putting your equipment, people, and even financial health at risk.
While rack collapse is rare, it can be extremely dangerous. What can you do to avoid a rack disaster at your facility? Here are some quick tips for preventing rack damage and collapse. (More information can be found in two e-documents created by the Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI): Considerations for the Planning and Use of Industrial Steel Storage Racks and Guidelines for the Assessment and Repair or Replacement of Damaged Racks. The documents cost $50 each.)”
The Seven Tips:
1. Choose your rack with care.
2. Don’t adjust racks without consulting a qualified expert.
3.Don’t overload your racks
4. Train your employees in rack safety
5. Conduct periodic rack inspections
6. Install “protective guarding” devices
7. When a rack is damaged, have it checked out by a rack expert immediately
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Seven tips for improving rack safety
