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Racking Inspection Compliance: An Emerging Requirement for Warehouses

1 December 20255 min read

Pallet racking systems are the backbone of modern warehousing. But they're also one of the most under-inspected asset classes in Australian buildings. That's changing fast.

Why Racking Compliance Matters

Racking failures can be catastrophic. A loaded rack collapse can crush equipment, damage inventory, and seriously injure workers. SafeWork regulators are increasingly asking warehouse operators for evidence of regular racking inspections.

What Inspections Should Cover

A proper racking inspection examines:

  • Upright damage (dents, bowing, rust)
  • Beam connections and locking pins
  • Base plate anchoring
  • Load signs and weight limits
  • Forklift damage patterns
  • Bracing integrity
  • The Documentation Gap

    Many warehouses get their racking inspected but have no centralised record of:

  • What was inspected and when
  • What damage was found
  • What repairs were carried out
  • Who signed off on the repair
  • This is exactly the kind of data an asset register captures. Every rack location, every inspection, every repair — all documented and exportable.

    Using MyAssetVault for Racking

    Create a custom asset type for pallet racking with fields for:

  • Location (mapped on floor plan)
  • Rack height and configuration
  • Last inspection date
  • Inspector details
  • Damage notes
  • Repair status
  • Safe working load
  • Map each rack section on your warehouse floor plan and track its inspection history over time. When SafeWork asks for evidence, export a report in seconds.

    About the Author

    Written by the Compliance Ready team, drawing on 20+ years of experience in emergency planning and compliance across Australia.

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