Racking Risk

One of the most overlooked safety risks in a warehouse is right in front of us every day - the racking.

Bent uprights. Missing pins. Impact damage from forklifts. Loads stored higher or heavier than the rack was designed to handle. These things tend to blend into the background - until they don’t.

Racks aren’t just steel and bolts. They’re load-bearing systems that directly protect the people working beneath and around them. When their integrity is compromised, the risk isn’t theoretical. It’s immediate.

Paying attention to racking means regular inspections, clear weight ratings, prompt repairs, and the discipline to take locations out of service when something isn’t right. It also means training operators to understand that a “small hit” isn’t small at all.

Warehouse safety isn’t only about PPE and procedures. It’s about respecting the infrastructure that holds the operation together - and making sure every employee goes home the same way they arrived.