Pallet racking in Australia is covered under the Australian Standard AS 4084:2023 Steel Storage Racking. This standard deals not only with design but also covers racking installation and operation.
Pallet racking in Australia is covered under the Australian Standard AS 4084:2023 Steel Storage Racking. This standard deals not only with design but also covers racking installation and operation. When buying pallet racking, it is essential that you make sure the racking system is not only designed to the standard, but is also installed to the standard and is operated in accordance with the standard. To comply with Australian Standard AS 4084:2023 Steel Storage Racking, all pallet racking is required to be inspected at least every 12 months and have appropriately certified safe working load signage (SWL) attached.
During a racking inspection, any damage or identified safety issues with the racking are categorised as per AS4084-2023.
For further reading, please read the Worksafe Guidance Note on Pallet Racking Operation and Maintenance.
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A pallet racking inspection from Colby Dandenong adheres to AS 4048:2023. This means that beyond just looking at the pallet racking, you also get it recertified for another year.
A pallet racking inspection from Colby Dandenong includes:
Once your racking inspection is complete, you’ll know what needs to be done for it to be compliant, and we can help with that.
As mentioned, a pallet racking inspection from Colby Dandenong conforms to AS 4048:23. An inspection like this is expected to take place at least every 12 months in order to remain compliant. Our inspections look for:
We also encourage all businesses using pallet racking to conduct their own pallet racking inspections on a regular basis. This allows businesses to stay ahead of maintenance issues and rectify them before they get worse. Although the yearly inspections need to be done by a certified racking inspector, self inspections should include:
Colby Dandenong offers regular rack safety inspections by qualified professionals, regardless of brand, and will make recommendations for any damage repairs or replacements, helping you ensure compliance and safety for your employees.
At Colby Dandenong we treat safety as a top priority. Not only do we manufacture the highest quality racking in Australia, we back it with Rackman Certification. Rackman is a proprietary software tool designed by some of the world’s leading structural engineers. Rackman Certification means that your racking system will meet the necessary safety standards. It will give you peace of mind knowing that your stock and staff are secure in your ColbyRACK installation.