Pallet Rack Safety…
Pallet rack safety should be a major concern for facility managers. Damage and abuse happens daily in many facilities and safety inspection should be a priority. When inspecting pallet rack, it is easy to see visible damage from pallets and forklifts but beam deflection is often over looked.
Beam deflection is when the beam is over loaded and is stressed from the load. When this happens it is pretty easy to detect. The beam will literally smile at you. Happy beams are not good when it comes to pallet rack.
For safety concerns look for smiling beams when inspecting your pallet rack or storage system. Reduce the stress on the beam by removing some of the weight.