- Rack damage is usually due to a lack of understanding about the relationship between racking systems, pallets (type and construction), and materials handling equipment, whilst often appearing at first glance to be simple carelessness.
- This can be remedied by a tailored “Staff Development Programme” of re-education for all warehouse staff with the typical format:
o An explanation of the basic principles of safe handling and storage of product in racking which would typically include:
1. Materials handling equipment
2. Racking
3. Unit loads
4. Pallet type
5. Operation
6. SEMA2 guidelines
o An explanation of the critical interrelationship of all points
covered above
o A review of the racking inspection findings
o Discussion of the damage and other issues noted in the
inspection and feedback
o Recommendations for remedial action and general discussion
Our experience is that the total cost of this programme will be recouped by damage reduction alone within a very short period of time as a direct result of improved operator awareness and working methods.
You will also demonstrate to your workforce that you are fully committed to maintaining a safe working environment
2SEMA – Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association is the industry body, which advises manufacturers and users on the safe design, installation, and use of Storage Equipment.
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