Risk assessment guide table for anti-collapse protection

According to HSE figures, around 13% of major injuries in the warehousing industry are caused by

moving/falling objects

The HSE Guide to Warehousing and Storage specifically advises that employers should take steps to prevent people being injured by falling objects.

We recognise this requirement, and have developed a range of safety net and metal mesh solutions offering the best risk reduction system available on the market today. Without imposing unacceptable horizontal loads on the pallet racking structure, which can be economically and easily installed to most types of APR, to protect individuals from falling items up to 1,000kg as part of a Safe System of Work.

PREFACE

There are two distinct hazards when working with APR

fall-through
fall-out

Fall-through occurs when a pallet is incorrectly loaded onto APR without any deck or other means of pallet support. This could be due to operator error, or by using an inappropriately sized pallet. In this case the pallet falls into the bay between the beams, and usually results in the pallet and load coming to rest on the materials stored on lower levels, or goods scattering and falling outside the confines of the racking.

Fall-out occurs when a pallet falls from the rear of a single-sided APR run, often into a pedestrian or pick aisle. This is often due to operator error, e.g. when a second pallet is loaded into a full location and in particular, where a pallet support system (such as steel mesh, timber decks or pallet support bars) is being used.

TYPES OF INCIDENT Rack nets offer four systems, each designed to fulfil slightly different end-user requirements, but sharing the same fundamental design concept and installation method. • RackNets™ 2.3 • RackNets™ 3.0 • RackNets™ 5.0 • RackNets™ In-Flue

SOLUTION

Other bespoke systems for block-storage, tiered structures, automated systems and other storage applications are available.

Please contact us for further information. BESPOKESOLUTIONS To assist users to select the most appropriate solution, (see tables) below can be used as part of the Rise Risk Assessment process where a hazard of ‘Objects Falling From Height’ has been identified.