The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (as amended) states all work equipment must be inspected on a regular basis and any reported damage made good. Regulation 5 requires the equipment to be maintained in an efficient state, efficient working order and in good repair.
Racking systems are constantly in contact with forklift trucks and inevitably damage occurs. However 90% of the damage only occurs in the first 600 mm of the upright. In response to this The Rack Group has designed specialist tooling to enable repairs to be carried out in this area with minimal fuss and disruption to the warehouse.
Using Specialist Tooling unique to The Rack Group, racking can be supported whilst the damaged part of the upright is cut out. Once this is completed a sacrificial leg is bolted into the bottom 600 mm of the upright.
Benefits:
Specialist Tooling
1. No need to replace the whole upright.
2. No offloading of materials is required.
3. No need to wait for replacement uprights and materials.
4. A repair can be completed in less than 20 minutes.
5. Repairs can be made to all types of racking – welded or bolted systems.
6. No scissor lift or plant hire is needed.
7. Ease of repair encourages operators to deal with damage as and when it happens, creating a safe working environment.
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