Dematic launches new storage system safety service

by Press Release on 2011-06-28

Dematic, the manufacturer of Colby storage equipment, has introduced a new Rack Safety Audit & Inspection service to ensure safer operations in warehouses and distribution centres.

Why inspections are necessary
Storage racks can change over time. Damage may occur, components can be reconfigured and extensions may be made. Ensuring that storage systems are safe, fully documented and comply with current standards is an important aspect of warehouse management and necessary in the context of increasing government regulation to improve occupational health and safety.

How Dematic can help
Dematic has a team of highly-trained professional rack inspectors who can, through review and identification of necessary repairs, ensure storage systems meet the necessary standards and safety requirements. Depending on the application, two levels of service are available to ensure a safe working environment:

1) Rack Audits provide a comprehensive overview of storage system condition and what needs to be fixed, including independent certification of the storage system. 2) Rack Inspections are regular visual inspections to identify and categorise damage and enhance in-house inspections by providing an independent third party report.

What Dematic looks for
  • Any unapproved changes to the “As Built” installation drawing
  • The structural integrity of any unapproved changes
  • That Safe Working Load signage is appropriately displayed on relevant bays of racking
  • Damage to rack uprights
  • Damage to footplates and floor fixings
  • The condition of any splices
  • That the rack is correctly installed and is not out of vertical alignment
  • The condition of horizontal and diagonal braces on rack frames
  • Damage to beams
  • That beam connectors and safety clips are secure, and that beams have not become dislodged
  • That welds between beams and connectors are not cracked on beams that have incurred impact damage or overloading
  • Any overloading of the rack
  • The use of any damaged or inappropriate pallets that could compromise safety.

Further information:  Dematic Pty Limited, 24 Narabang Way, Belrose NSW 2085. Tel: +61 2 9486 5555. Fax: +61 2 9486 5511. www.dematic.com.au 

About Dematic
Dematic is a global leader providing an impressive range of intelligent logistics and materials handling solutions. With a global knowledge network of more than 4,000 highly skilled logistics professionals, Dematic is able to provide its customers a unique perspective in world class materials handling solution design. Our commitment to product and solution R&D combined with manufacturing plants in the US, Europe, China and Australia ensures Dematic has the range and capability to provide reliable, flexible, cost effective solutions globally. Our tremendous track record of success has led to the development and implementation of more than 5,000 world class integrated systems for a customer base including some of the world’s biggest companies. Dematic generates a global business volume of around $1.2 billion.

For more detailed information about Dematic, please refer to www.dematic.com.au.