Mandatory annual checks of pallet racking in Aprilia
Among the various services offered by SCAFFIND Scaffalature metalliche in Aprilia and within the province of Latina, we also offer routine checks and certification of pallet racking.
Contact us by phone or via email to book a routine check. These checks are absolutely essential in order to protect the safety of those who work in your company.
Technical inspections for shelving
To keep a warehouse safe, it is essential to carry out routine checks making sure the pallet racking are all in good condition. The use of forklifts and other handling equipment could damage the structures and cause accidents inside the warehouse.
To optimise warehouse safety and efficiency, SCAFFIND Scaffalature metalliche offers installation, maintenance and technical checks to its customers in Aprilia and the province of Latina. Being experienced in installation and dismantling structures, our company is in the best position to be able to carry out checks and issue relevant certification.
Book a checkMandatory annual maintenance procedures
If you have not yet carried out the mandatory annual inspection of the pallet racking, contact SCAFFIND. Scaffalature metalliche to book an appointment. Our company is available in Aprilia and within the province of Latina.
These annual checks are mandatory. The UNI EN 15635 standard "Steel static storage systems - Application and maintenance of storage equipment" actually underlines the responsibility of the warehouse user to have an inspection of the system carried out annually by a qualified expert. The aim of this standard is to reduce risks to a minimum and to obtain safer operation of the warehouse, avoiding damage to the shelving structure.
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The main points of the UNI standard
SCAFFIND Scaffalature metalliche is available to carry out the mandatory annual inspection of the pallet racking of warehouses in Aprilia and in the province of Latina, scrupulously following the points of the UNI EN 15635 standard, the purpose of which is to guarantee safety in the warehouses. Here they are in brief:
- Inspections undertaken by an expert. A skilled technician must carry out the appropriate inspections within a 12-month time frame. It is necessary to draw up and submit a written report containing observations and suggestions of potiential actions that need completing;
- Replacment of damaged parts. Damaged parts should not be repaired without the authorisation of the storage facility's supplier.
- Load capacity signs. These need to be clearly visable and checked to make sure that they contain the matching information regarding the actual features of the unit.
- The user company must nominate someone to take on the safety responsibilites of the storage equipment.
- A plan must be drawn up regarding the routine inspections.
The company's specialised technicians must carry out rigorous technical inspections of the shelving, making sure to check:
- General condition of pallet racking
- Good condition of stored pallets
- Keeping in line with standards indicated on installation signage
- General state of forklifts and loading units for pallet racking
- Presence and visability of load capacity signs
- Precision of procedures carried out by operators
- Tidyness and cleanliness of aisles
- Presence and condition of safeguards of posts and pillars
- Checking for possible crevices, subsidence or faults in the warehouse flooring
- Making sure that any pallet racking allowances and strains do not rise above any of the set limits
- Identify any areas or parts in bad condition using stickers
- Communicate any possible risks connected to the installation and any potential need to immediately remove units or levels.
Contact our company to book in an inspection of your pallet racking