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Racking Protection
The Health & Safety Exceutive (HSE) state that any pallet racking upright that can be hit by a fork truck should be protected. secondhandracking.com sell a wide range of racking protection products that can help you stay compliant and safe. Find out more…
Why you should protect your racking
Buying used pallet racking from a reputable source can save you lots of money. Now having made this prudent decision make sure you take a second more important decision; buying racking protection.
Not only will pallet racking protection ensure the longevity of your racking, it can also help increase employee safety, prevent racks from damage and reduce the risk of the racks collapsing.
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Warehousing and Storage – A guide to health and Safety HSG76 states: Where racking is likely to be struck by lift trucks and other vehicles, it should be protected. Download Guide
To comply with HSE guidance every upright on your racking should be protected, and secondhandracking have products and services that can help you.
Why You Should Prioritise Rack Protection in Your Warehouse
Using racking protection is essential for several reasons. Firstly, it helps prevent accidents and injuries in the workplace. By installing protective measures such as rack guards or column protectors, you create a physical barrier that shields the racks from accidental collisions caused by forklifts or other equipment.
Secondly, racking protection safeguards your valuable inventory. Pallet racking systems are designed to hold heavy loads, but even the sturdiest racks can be vulnerable to damage if not adequately protected. By implementing measures such as rack end protectors or frame protectors, you minimize the risk of product loss due to rack collapse or structural failure.
Furthermore, investing in racking protection can save you significant costs in the long run. Repairing or replacing damaged racks can be expensive and time-consuming. By proactively installing protective measures, you reduce the likelihood of rack damage and subsequent repair expenses.
Racking protection is vital for maintaining a safe working environment and protecting your warehouse infrastructure. By implementing these measures, you not only safeguard your employees but also ensure the longevity of your pallet racking system while minimizing potential financial burdens associated with repairs or replacements.
Types of Rack Protectors
Column protectors
Specifically designed to shield the vertical columns of your racking system. They act as a barrier between the columns and any potential impact from forklifts or other equipment. Here at secondhandracking.com we are suppliers if the Protect It, which is a column guard for all sizes and shapes of columns.
Anti Collapse Mesh
Pallet racking systems are designed to hold heavy loads, but even the sturdiest racks can be vulnerable to damage if not adequately protected. By implementing measures such as anti collapse mesh, you minimise the risk of product loss due to rack collapse or structural failure.
By investing in suitable racking protectors for your column and pallet racking systems, you can significantly reduce the risk of damage and ensure a safer working environment for your warehouse staff. We supply a full range of racking protectors, including the PROTECT-IT
Our range of Protect-It racking protection
Protect-It™ Stackable
Protect-It™ stackable rack protection guards are innovatively designed to provide shock absorbent impact protection for pallet racking. Capable of handling the typical knocks as well as heavier collisions that can take place when using forklift trucks.
Protect-It™ XL Guards
Protect-it XL rack guards are large format upright protectors that improve warehouse safety and reduce rack damage caused by forklift trucks, and other vehicles.
Protect-It™ MAXI
Protect-It™ MAXI column guards is a revolutionary structural column guard designed to minimise damage to building columns especially suited to mezzanine floor columns.
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