Racking is an important piece of equipment in many industries, including warehousing, retail and manufacturing. What practices should be adopted to ensure safe use of your system to protect both
workers and your valuable stock?
Published 04.07.2023
An industry body which advises on the safety of storage systems has produced guidance on the best practice for carrying out a pallet racking inspection. What advice does it contain and is it
something you should follow?
Published 16.04.2018
You use racking as a storage solution but have been informed by staff that certain items keep falling to the floor. What steps should you take before someone gets hurt?
Published 28.02.2019
As a recent case shows, it’s essential to ensure that long lengths of heavy materials are stacked safely. What happened and what would have prevented the accident which led to the prosecution?
Published 14.04.2014
Storage racking may seem like a simple option but if it’s poorly installed, misused, overloaded or not maintained you might have a serious accident on your hands. Develop your own policy using our
template.
Published 12.09.2019
A company was recently prosecuted in connection with a fatal accident in a storage area. What was the cause and how can you avoid finding yourself in a similar situation?
Published 24.09.2012
If you use, transport or handle metal materials such as rods and sheets, you should be aware of updated guidance from the HSE. What’s covered and are there any new rules to consider?
Published 26.09.2016
Halfords has been fined £200,000 after one of its employees was crushed by a box in a storeroom. What should it have done to prevent it?
Published 07.01.2020
An apprentice working at a joinery workshop died from serious head injuries after a stack of MDF boards fell on him. How did the accident happen, and how can you avoid a similar incident on your
premises?
Published 06.04.2009
Industry has been warned to review stacking and storage procedures following a near fatal accident and a prosecution by the HSE. What did this case identify as potential hazards and how can you avoid
a similar incident?
Published 06.06.2006