PALLET RACKING INSPECTION ADELAIDE
Keep Your Warehouse Racking Safe, WHS Compliant and Fit for Use
When was your pallet racking last professionally inspected?
Warehouse racking works hard every day. Forklift impacts, changing pallet loads, moved beams, damaged uprights, missing safety clips and general wear can all affect the condition and safety of your storage system.
Rackman provides professional pallet racking inspections in Adelaide, helping warehouse operators identify damage, potential safety risks and racking issues before they become bigger problems.
Whether you operate a warehouse, distribution centre, manufacturing facility or logistics operation, regular pallet racking inspections are an important part of maintaining a safe and efficient workplace.
Not sure about the condition of your racking?
Why Pallet Racking Inspections Matter
Pallet racking can carry thousands of kilograms of stock, often with employees and forklifts working around it throughout the day.
Even relatively minor damage can be important.
A forklift may clip an upright. A beam can be moved to accommodate different stock. An anchor can become damaged. A safety clip can disappear. Loads can gradually become heavier as warehouse requirements change.
Individually, these changes can be easy to overlook.
A professional pallet racking inspection provides a systematic assessment of your racking so potential problems can be identified, documented and addressed.
Pallet Racking Inspections and WHS Compliance
Pallet racking forms part of your workplace environment and needs to be appropriately installed, operated and maintained.
SafeWork SA advises businesses to regularly inspect racking to confirm its integrity and refers businesses to the Australian Standard for steel storage racking.
The current Australian Standards include:
AS 4084.1:2023 – Steel storage racking: Design
AS 4084.2:2023 – Steel storage racking: Operation and maintenance
Regular inspection, damage reporting and appropriate maintenance can help businesses manage risks associated with warehouse storage systems.
Rackman helps Adelaide businesses understand the condition of their existing pallet racking and identify areas that may require repair, replacement or further assessment.
What Does a Pallet Racking Inspection Include?
Our pallet racking inspections look at the condition of your racking system and identify visible damage or other issues that may affect its safe use.
Depending on your warehouse and racking system, we can inspect areas including:
• Racking uprights and frames
• Beams and beam connectors
• Horizontal and diagonal bracing
• Base plates and floor fixings
• Anchor bolts
• Safety clips and locking devices
• Rack protection
• Signs of forklift impact
• Bent or damaged components
• Beam deflection
• Racking alignment
• Safe Working Load signage
• Pallet placement
• Load distribution
• Changes to rack configuration
• Potential overloading
• General condition of the installation
Following the inspection, identified issues can be documented and recommendations made regarding appropriate next steps
Has Your Pallet Racking Been Damaged?
Don’t Ignore Forklift Impacts
Forklifts and pallet racking operate in close proximity, making accidental impacts one of the risks warehouse operators need to manage.
A damaged upright may still be standing.
A bent brace may not immediately look serious.
A beam may remain in place after an impact.
But visible damage shouldn’t simply be ignored because the racking is still holding stock.
If a forklift or other piece of equipment has struck your pallet racking, having the affected area inspected can help determine what action may be required.
Seen damage in your warehouse?
Common Pallet Racking Problems We Look For
Damaged Uprights
Uprights can be vulnerable to forklift and pallet impacts, particularly at aisle ends and around busy loading areas.
Visible bending, dents, twisting or other damage should be assessed.
Bent or Damaged Beams
Beams support the pallet load and should be checked for damage, deformation and other signs of deterioration.
Missing Safety Clips
Safety clips and locking devices help keep beams correctly positioned. Missing or damaged components should be identified and replaced where required.
Damaged Bracing
Horizontal and diagonal braces form part of the racking structure. Damage can occur through impacts or everyday warehouse activity.
Floor Fixings and Anchor Bolts
Racking should be appropriately secured. Loose, damaged or missing anchors and fixings can indicate an issue requiring attention.
Incorrect or Missing Load Signage
Safe Working Load information should correspond with the actual configuration and capacity of the racking system.
Modified Racking
Have your beams been moved?
Has your warehouse layout changed?
Has second-hand racking been added?
Changes to the original configuration can affect the capacity and performance of a racking system and should be appropriately assessed.
Overloaded Racking
Changes to products or pallet weights can mean racking is carrying different loads from those originally intended.
A pallet racking inspection can help identify areas requiring further investigation.
When Should You Arrange a Pallet Racking Inspection?
Don’t wait until a major problem is obvious.
Consider arranging an inspection when:
• Your racking hasn’t been inspected recently
• A forklift has hit the racking
• You can see bent or damaged components
• Your warehouse layout has changed
• Beam levels have been moved
• Pallet weights or products have changed
• Racking has been relocated
• You have installed second-hand racking
• Safe Working Load signage is missing or outdated
• You have moved into a warehouse with existing racking
• You are unsure about the condition of your current system
Regular inspections can also form part of your broader warehouse maintenance and WHS risk-management procedures.
Buying or Moving Into a Warehouse With Existing Racking?
Existing pallet racking shouldn’t automatically be assumed to be suitable simply because it is already installed.
You may not know:
• How old the system is
• What loads it was originally designed to carry
• Whether it has previously been damaged
• Whether components have been replaced
• Whether beam levels have been changed
• Whether different racking systems have been combined
• Whether the load signage remains accurate
• How the system has been maintained
Having existing pallet racking inspected can give you a clearer picture of its current condition before relying on it for your warehouse operations.
Our Pallet Racking Inspection Process
1. Talk to Rackman
Tell us about your warehouse, racking system and any concerns you already have.
2. On-Site Inspection
Our team attends your Adelaide facility and systematically reviews the condition of your pallet racking.
3. Identify Potential Issues
We identify visible damage, deterioration and other issues requiring attention
4. Document Findings
Inspection findings are recorded to provide a clearer understanding of the condition of your racking.
5. Recommend Next Steps
Where issues are identified, we can discuss appropriate next steps, including repairs, replacement components or further assessment where required.
From Pallet Racking Inspection to Rectification
Finding a problem is only the first step.
Rackman works with warehouse racking systems every day. In addition to inspections, we can assist businesses with practical racking requirements including:
Racking Repairs
Repair or replacement of damaged components where appropriate.
Replacement Components
Replacement of damaged beams, uprights, bracing, safety components and other racking parts.
Rack Protection
Solutions designed to help protect vulnerable areas from future impacts.
Racking Modifications
Changes to existing storage configurations where appropriate.
Racking Relocation
Dismantling, moving and reinstalling warehouse racking.
New Pallet Racking
Design and installation of new warehouse storage systems where an existing system no longer meets operational requirements.
This means Rackman can help you move from inspection and identification through to practical rectification.
Pallet Racking Inspection Services Across Adelaide
Rackman provides pallet racking inspection services in Adelaide for businesses operating across a wide range of industries.
• Warehouses
• Distribution centres
• Manufacturing facilities
• 3PL operations
• Transport and logistics businesses
• Industrial facilities
• Commercial storage facilities
• Retail warehouses
• Workshops
• Parts warehouses
Whether you have a small storage area or a large warehouse installation, Rackman can help you assess the condition of your pallet racking.
Areas we serve
Wingfield, Dry Creek, Direk, Port Adelaide, Athol Park, Edwardstown, Tonsley, Mile End South, Underdale, Regency Park, Gillman, Largs North, Gepps Cross, and Edinburgh.
Pallet Racking Inspection Adelaide FAQs
Inspection requirements depend on the racking system, how it is used and the conditions within the warehouse. SafeWork SA advises that racking should be regularly inspected to ensure its integrity and refers businesses to AS 4084 for further guidance.
Businesses should also have processes for employees to report damage when it occurs rather than waiting for the next scheduled inspection.
SafeWork SA currently refers to AS 4084.1:2023 – Steel storage racking: Design and AS 4084.2:2023 – Steel storage racking: Operation and maintenance.
Racking damage should be reported and assessed. If a forklift has struck an upright, beam, brace or another part of the racking structure, arrange an inspection rather than assuming the system remains safe because it is still standing.
Regular visual checks by warehouse employees can help identify obvious damage quickly and should form part of good warehouse practices. A more systematic inspection provides an additional level of assessment and documentation of the racking system.
The appropriate response depends on the type and extent of damage identified. Rackman can discuss repair, component replacement or other rectification options where appropriate.
Yes. An inspection can be particularly valuable where a business has inherited existing racking or is using second-hand equipment and wants a clearer understanding of its condition and configuration.
Book a Pallet Racking Inspection in Adelaide
When Was Your Racking Last Checked?
You rely on your pallet racking every day to safely store valuable stock.
Don’t wait for visible damage to become a bigger problem.
Arrange a professional pallet racking inspection in Adelaide with Rackman and get a clearer understanding of the condition of your warehouse storage system.
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