Free pallet rack inspection: the 21‑Point Rack Safety Audit

We inspect your uprights, beams, anchors and connections and send you a written report of what we find.

For buildings already racked in North and South Carolina: plants, distribution centers and 3PL warehouses.

Request the free audit (864) 209-1524
Pallet rack elevation drawing marked up with numbered inspection points and one damaged upright flagged Rack safety audit21 pointsReportPhotos + prioritiesSheetA-101 Frame elevation 1 2 3 4 CheckedNeeds attention

The 21 points

What I check on every walk, grouped the way the report reads.

Structure

  1. 1Upright damage and deflection
  2. 2Frame bracing, horizontal and diagonal
  3. 3Column base plates and anchors
  4. 4Footplate bolts
  5. 5Splices
  6. 6Plumb and straightness

Load

  1. 7Load plaques present and legible
  2. 8Beam capacity against actual pallet weights
  3. 9Beam deflection
  4. 10Beam-to-upright connector safety locks
  5. 11Shelf and wire-deck condition

Protection

  1. 12Column guards and end-of-aisle protection
  2. 13Row spacers and ties
  3. 14Aisle width for the trucks you run
  4. 15Flue space
  5. 16Netting and backstops where required

Housekeeping and documentation

  1. 17Damaged-rack tagging
  2. 18Pallet condition and overhang
  3. 19Previous repairs against spec
  4. 20Stamped drawings on file
  5. 21Inspection history

Rack safety audit21 points

What you get

  • A written report with photos of what we find
  • Priorities ranked: what needs attention now and what can wait
  • A plan for what to budget for, now or next year

Most racking issues are simple to address when they're found early. The audit gives you a clear starting point.

Jack Lance, Owner

Set up the walk

Tell us where the building is, and we'll be in contact to pick a time.