Ensuring occupational health and safety in warehouses is critical to protecting workers, preventing accidents, and maintaining efficient operations. Rack and storage accessories play a vital role in creating a safe environment by supporting structural integrity and minimising risks associated with heavy loads and moving equipment.
Overview
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Protect Racks from Impact
Every warehouse needs rack protection to safeguard racking from accidental damage.
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Stay compliant, reduce risks, and boost workplace safety.
Adhering to safety standards and regulations protects your team and keeps operations running smoothly.
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Manage traffic flow to prevent accidents and improve safety.
Safety bollards and handrails help manage forklift and pedestrian traffic, reducing collision risks.
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Train and Empower Workers to Report Hazards
Promote a safety-first culture. Encourage staff to conduct visual inspections, report damage, and participate in regular safety briefings or toolbox talks.
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Maintain Clear Aisles and Access Points
Keep aisles free from clutter to reduce trip hazards and support emergency access. Ensure aisle widths allow safe use of forklifts and other equipment during loading and unloading.
RACK PROTECTION
Defend Against Impact. Prevent Rack Damage.
Rack protection is both essential but also a mandatory requirement as per Australian Pallet Racking Standard AS 4084:2023. It plays a vital role in preventing structural damage, reducing the risk of rack collapse, and ensuring worker safety in warehouse environments. These protective systems serve as the first line of defense against lower-level forklift impacts and everyday wear and tear.
End Wrap Barriers
A protective guard installed around the ends of the pallet racking frame to shield them from forklift collisions and other impacts.
Post Protection
Column guards and corner guards wrap securely around the racking post, providing a tough barrier that absorbs impacts from forklifts.
SAFE WORK LOAD SIGNS
Know Your Load. Avoid Overloading
Safe workload signs are essential in warehouses and workspaces to prevent accidents, protect employees, and ensure equipment longevity. Clearly displayed load limits help workers understand the maximum weight that the racking and shelving can safely handle. Ignoring these signs can lead to structural failures, injuries, and costly downtime. Prioritising load safety creates a safer, more efficient work environment for everyone.
- Prevents equipment damage and costly repairs
- Reduces risk of workplace injuries
- Ensures compliance with safety regulations
- Promotes a culture of awareness and responsibility
We stock load signs to suit pallet racking, cable rack, vertical rack, drive-in racking and longspan shelving.
HANDRAIL
Strong Handrails. Safer Work Zones.
Modular handrail systems offer a versatile and reliable safety solution across various areas in the workplace, from mezzanines and staircases, and throughout warehouses. Their quick installation and adaptability make them ideal for securing walkways, loading zones, and elevated platforms, helping to prevent falls and define safe working boundaries without permanent construction.
- Easy to install, reconfigure, or relocate.
- Compatible personnel and sliding gates available.
- Clearly defines safe zones in busy environments.
INSPECTIONS
Stay Compliant, Inspect Your Racking Annually
Under the Australian Standard AS 4084:2023, pallet racking systems must undergo a formal inspection at least once every 12 months to ensure structural integrity, compliance, and safety. These inspections are crucial for identifying damage, wear, or improper use that could lead to serious accidents or system failure. In addition to annual assessments by a competent inspector, warehouse workers play a vital role in maintaining safety by performing routine visual checks. Regular monitoring helps detect early signs of damage
- Regular inspections prevent potential rack failures and workplace injuries
- Ensures load limits and structural integrity are maintained
- Promotes proactive hazard identification and risk reduction
Is it a legal requirement to inspect pallet racking systems?
Yes. Under Australian Standard AS 4084:2023, pallet racking must be inspected at least once every 12 months by a competent person. Regular visual checks by staff are also recommended.
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