A disaster come always unexpected…
This could have avoided had they used a frame protector..
Steel pallet racks are as critical to your warehouse operation as the employees that work within it. Unfortunately, these essential structures are often neglected after installation, creating potentially deadly occupational health and safety risks as well as costly property damage.
Forklift operators must follow safe operating rules at all times. Operators must always maintain control of the forklift, keep a proper lookout, and operate the forklift at speeds safe for the particular operation and worksite conditions.
Common Damages often seen in the warehouses. Leaving them unattended will risk the entire racking system and possible valuable lives of the staff working around.Proper rack safety inspection by competent professionals can ensure the work place safe and accident free.
Upright damages
Broken upright
Upright damages
Damaged beam
Pallet on dislodged beam
Twisted upright
These videos talk more about importance of Rack Safety…
Any existing damaged uprights could enhance the possibility of the total failure. A total collapse will not be always due to a single direct hit. Previously damaged upright will always contribute to it..
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Rack collapse can occur without any sudden cause as well. A gradual collapse due to an already weakened upright is also possible.
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When it falls mostly the entire racking collapse as the high rise structure falls on the other and it’ll then be a chain reaction. It wouldn’t cost you much to attend small damages straight away and quickly.
Get your racks inspected…
The above videos are actual footages from various warehouses around the world. Most of them were triggered by minor hits by the forklifts as you see. Ignoring previously damaged uprights, racking members or leaving them unattended is becoming fatal under such conditions…
Keep your warehouse facility safe always.