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Racking standards and your legal obligations<\/span><\/h1>

Why are there safety standards for steel storage racking?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>

Warehouses statistically have a higher rate of serious workplace injury. Poorly maintained and non-compliant racking are the most common reasons why.<\/span><\/h2>

Racking standards exist because the consequences of a racking failure can be severe.<\/span><\/h4>

A racking collapse can trigger a workplace investigation, shut down operations and even cause fatalities. An annual independent inspection program is one of the most effective ways to keep your team safe and your operation running.<\/span><\/h2>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row padding_top_multiplier=”” padding_bottom_multiplier=”” rc_bg_type=”color” rc_bg_color=”#FFFFFF”][vc_column]
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The Australian Standard AS4084 rules are simple (but not optional)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text]If you operate a warehouse with steel storage racking, your business has legal obligations that must be complied with. The most recent Australian standards update\u00a0AS4084.2:2023, made some important changes. Here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/p>\n

Annual inspections are mandatory.<\/strong> All selective pallet racking must be inspected every 12 months.<\/p>\n

Inspectors must be competent.<\/strong> The standard specifies that inspections can only be carried out by people with the right training and experience.<\/p>\n

Records must be kept.<\/strong> All inspection and repair records need to be maintained for the life of the racking system. No records means no proof of compliance.[\/vc_column_text]

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We know the racking standards rules inside and out<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text]Our expertise isn\u2019t a claim, it\u2019s a credential. Decades of real data and delivery backs every word. IRIA has been a contributing member of the AS4084 standards committee since its inception. That depth of knowledge is what separates us from someone with a checklist. Our inspectors are trained to our own standard and we never cut corners, because our reputation depends on every report we put our name to.<\/p>\n

Our site safety checklist<\/a> includes additional recommendations for optimal site safety.[\/vc_column_text]

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Your legal duties<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text]Beyond the human toll, a racking collapse can expose an Australian company to WHS investigations and prosecutions. This includes possible industrial manslaughter charges and multi-million-dollar fines under harmonised WHS laws. As well as damaged stock, business interruption, rising insurance costs, compensation claims and reputational damage.<\/p>\n

Under Work, Health and Safety legislation employers must provide and maintain a safe working environment. The relevant regulations classified racking as Plant which means it falls squarely within your obligations. The penalties for serious breaches are significant \u2013 up to $3 million for companies and $600,000 for individuals. An annual racking inspection is considerably cheaper.<\/p>\n

Read more about everyone\u2019s legal duties under the Act \u2192<\/a>[\/vc_column_text]

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How IRIA can help you comply with the racking standards<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text]An annual independent racking inspection with IRIA satisfies the AS4084.1:2023 requirement for a trained, competent inspector. When we inspect your racking, we apply the very standard we helped develop. Every inspection is fully documented and available through IRIA\u2019s own online platform RackMaster \u00ae<\/sup> \u2013 so your compliance records are always up to date and easy to access.<\/p>\n

View the laws applicable in each Australian state. (link \/ table \/ drop down)<\/span><\/p>\n

As well as meeting Australian standards, IRIA carry out inspections for the following International standards:<\/p>\n

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\nCanada: CSA A3441, 1-05
\nEurope: EN 15635 & EN15620
\nEurope (users code): FEM 10.2.04
\nNew Zealand: AS4084.1 and AS4084.2
\nUnited Kingdom: BS -EN 15512:2009
\nUnited Sates of America: RMI -MH16.1:2008[\/vc_column_text]

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Not sure your inspection program meets the current standard? <\/strong>Contact IRIA to find out.<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

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