Racking Inspection Checklist

Regular visual check · Hull Storage & Interiors Ltd

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What the form asks for

  • Site and location
  • Inspected by
  • Date
  • Area or run inspected

Tick OK, or grade the damage. Green: within limits, monitor. Amber: do not reload once emptied, repair within four weeks. Red: offload and isolate at once.

  • Uprights: no dents, bends or splits
  • Bracing: straight, all bolts present
  • Uprights: plumb in both directions
  • Base plates and fixings: tight, sound
  • Beams: straight, connectors undamaged
  • Beam locks: fitted at both ends
  • Guards and barriers: in place, sound
  • Load notices: displayed and correct
  • Loads: within capacity, evenly spread
  • Pallets: sound, no overhang
  • Aisles and gangways: clear
  • Decking and accessories: secure

For each line: OK, Green, Amber, Red, Bay and notes.

  • Action required
  • Reported to
  • Signature
  • Next check due

This checklist supports a regular visual check. It does not replace an expert inspection, which should be carried out at least every 12 months.

This checklist is for your own regular checks. For the expert inspection due at least every 12 months, see pallet racking inspections.