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2. • Pallet racking systems play a crucial
role in warehouses and storage
facilities.
• They allow items to be stored and
stacked upon each other in an
organized way.
• Items can be loaded and taken off
easily from pallet racking systems.
Preventing Pallet Racking Systems From Collapsing

3. Preventing Pallet Racking Systems From Collapsing
A nightmare for any business owner, store manager or warehouse
operator is the collapse of the pallet racking systems in their facility or
store.
We discuss how you can prevent a pallet racking system collapse from
occurring at your facility below.

4. Having your racks professionally inspected
frequently is one of the best measure you
can take to prevent a collapse from
occurring.
A rack collapse usually doesn't happen all
of a sudden. It is often the result of years
of damage, wear and broken parts.
Having your pallet racking systems
inspected periodically will allow you to
spot serious problems and address them
before they turn into a serious hazard.
Frequent Rack Inspections

5. Educating your employees on how to properly use
equipment such as forklifts will go a long way to
preventing accidents in the workplace.
The more educated your employees are about the
equipment they are using and its limitations the
less likely they will be to be involved in an
accident.
Teach warehouse employees about the signs of
broken and damaged pallet racking systems.
Tell employees that they should report any signs
of damage or collisions with pallet racking systems
right away.
Make safety a priority in the workplace. Post
information about pallet rack system safety and
equipment in a highly visible place
Employee Education

6. • Don't overload racks. Remember, that
racks were designed to handle a certain
amount of weight. Going over that weight,
may cause a collapse.
• Spread the weight of a load evenly
throughout the rack system. Don't place
pallets on only side of a rack system and
leave the other side empty. Spread the
weight around whenever possible.
• Always store heavier items on the bottom
or lower bays when possible. This will
make moving and accessing them easier as
well.
Practice Safe and Proper Pallet Storage and Loading Techniques

7. Make sure there is enough
clearance between pallets. Too
little clearance between pallets
will make it difficult to move the
pallets with a forklift later on and
increase the likelihood of support
beams being damaged.
Practice Safe and Proper Pallet Storage and Loading Techniques
• Keep aisles clear so that employees have easy access to the pallet rack
systems.
• Finally, protect rack systems by installing rack guards and post protectors.
This way if a collision occurs, the amount of damage to the racks will be
limited.

8. For more safety tips visit the One Call
Warehouse website today.