Regular pallet rack inspections are mandatory. RACKsteel provides professional pallet rack inspection services performed directly by a Professional Engineer. Our engineers evaluate structural integrity, identify safety hazards, and issue stamped inspection reports to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
Pallet racking systems suffer structural damage from forklift impacts, overloading, and missing components. RACKsteel delivers engineer-led site audits to identify structural risks and satisfy provincial safety legislation.
We offer complete structural support, including professional structural engineering services, municipal permitting assistance, and turnkey rack repair and installation services.
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We thoroughly examine your racking system for:
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WorkSafeBC legislation states that regular pallet rack inspections are mandatory. WorkSafeBC OHS Regulation Section 4.43.1 also states that the employer must ensure a qualified person inspects storage racks for wear, corrosion, damage, missing or incompatible parts, and signs of fatigue at regular intervals, while maintaining a written record.
RACKsteel inspects and resolves specific regulatory deficiencies, including:
Missing Safe Loading Instructions: Absence of visible, durable load capacity plaques indicating maximum beam and frame ratings.
Improper Off-Wall Distances: Inadequate flue space or improper clearance between rack frames and building walls, violating fire codes and building regulations.
Anchor & Baseplate Deficiencies: Missing, loose, or sheared anchor bolts, and damaged, unbolted upright baseplates or wrong anchor embedment.
Frame & Beam Deformation: Twisted upright columns, buckled frame bracing, or permanently deflected shelf beams.
Missing Safety Hardware: Absence of beam safety locks, horizontal safety bars, wire mesh decks, row spacers, or safety netting.
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After each inspection, we provide a detailed engineered stamped inspection report that includes:
If damage is found or compliance issues arise, our team at RACKsteel is equipped to handle all necessary pallet rack repairs and upgrades. We work with you to create an effective repair or replacement strategy, ensuring that your racking system is not only safe but also fully optimized for your operational needs and budget.
By partnering with RACKsteel, you can rest assured that your racking system will meet all WorkSafeBC regulations, reducing the risk of costly accidents and extending the life of your equipment.
To reduce future damage, we offer rack protection solutions such as column guards, upright protectors, and end-of-aisle guards. Proper beam locking systems and anchor bolt inspections also help keep your racking secure. We also recommend having a preventive maintenance plan with scheduled annual inspections to ensure the racking remains compliant.
Operating uninspected or damaged pallet racking exposes facilities to severe legal, financial, and physical risks:
Defective frame uprights or overloaded beams can trigger progressive rack collapse, causing total product loss and severe facility damage.
Falling inventory and collapsing steel frames present fatal hazards to warehouse personnel.
Non-compliance results in regulatory penalties, mandatory operational shutdowns, and elevated worker compensation premiums.
Insurance providers may deny coverage for damage or injuries resulting from uninspected or uncertified storage equipment.
RACKsteel follows a structured process to audit, correct, and certify pallet racking systems:
A Professional Engineer conducts a physical evaluation of all racking components, connections, anchors, and overall system geometry.
Delivery of a detailed engineer-stamped inspection report documenting structural findings, safe load capacities, and required corrective actions.
Identified risks are classified into defined priority levels to guide immediate remediation actions.
Execution of necessary rack repairs, component replacements, or reconfigurations using qualified racking installation services.
Re-inspection of completed repairs followed by the issuance of a final engineer-stamped compliance certificate.
Our engineer-stamped inspection reports categorize identified deficiencies into two distinct action levels:
IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED
Critical structural damage or severe safety non-compliance. Affected rack bays must be unloaded immediately and isolated from operation until structural repairs or component replacements are completed.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Minor component damage, surface corrosion, or minor installation deviations. These items do not require immediate bay unloading but must be scheduled for repair during routine maintenance to prevent structural degradation.
WorkSafeBC OHS Regulation Section 4.43.1 Storage Racks mandates:
CSA A344-17 User guide for steel storage racks recommends the following:
8.1.2: A rack inspection program should be developed that includes routine inspections (typically monthly) and a more rigorous expert inspection that is performed by persons with special knowledge and training with respect to structural engineering concepts and rack inspection procedures.
8.1.6: The frequency of both routine and expert inspections should be determined by a risk assessment done by a health and safety professional, the rack vendor, or an engineering consultant specialized in rack inspection. In general, the routine inspections should be conducted monthly, and the expert inspections performed annually. The frequency should, as a minimum, ensure compliance with local regulations. Note: The frequency of inspections can change over time depending on the outcome and findings of successive inspections.
There are many reasons to choose RACKsteel for your project, and our team is one of them.
We provide direct oversight from Professional Engineers, turnkey permit management, and structural designs strictly tailored to maximize your storage density and meet code compliance.
Our customer service philosophy is simple: We will make sure every call and email is prioritized, and that your warehouse gets operating faster.
