Warehouse Racking

When it comes to installing Industrial Shelving in a warehouse, a big task can be expected. There will be a great deal of planning and designing where racking needs to be positioned, the purchasing of suitable materials, delivery, installation and filling. There are some regulations that must be adhered to for health and safety, and some which are optional but highly recommended. Here are some important things to think about after you’ve installed a new racking system:

1. Mark Out the Floors

The safest procedure in a warehouse environment is to mark out areas on the floor for pedestrians and forklift drivers. Colored tape is useful if you don’t want it to be a permanent marking. It’s also useful for indicating PPE requirements in certain areas by using a color-coded system. Not only does it keep staff and visitors safe, but it’s also a great way to keep everything organised in your warehouse.

2. Label

To keep things super organized, and efficient and for everyone to know where things are, introducing a system of bay and aisle numbering is important. Other information you should include is maximum weight notices, any documents relating to procedures and product labels. All this information should be clearly visible on or around the shelving. It’s also a more efficient way to managing your storage. For all your needs in Industrial Shelving Ireland.

3. Safety Signage

This is a crucial element of health and safety in a warehouse and all safety signs must be highly visible in areas such as pedestrian and forklift crossing points. Load capacity signs should be placed on the racking itself. There is also a need for the kind of safety notices that appear in any public space, such as fire exits, no smoking, and direction signage.

4. Consider Rack Protection

Rack protection won’t come as standard with new industrial racking, but is an extra that is highly recommended. Such environments suffer a lot of daily wear and tear, as well as huge amounts of movement and transport. Racking protection helps to keep it in good condition, lasting longer and stronger against forklift accidents! Protection can include ground-bolted frames or post protectors in a wide variety of forms.

5. Regular Inspections

To keep your racking in optimum working condition, it’s a good idea to have an inspection at least once a year. It means you can keep on top of things like regulation compliance and repair or replace any damaged or broken parts. Carrying out your own regular internal inspections is also highly recommended, to nip any problems in the bud before they become a major problem.