A rack engineer’s perspective on OSHA compliance, RMI standards, and operational accountability After years spent designing, inspecting, and repairing pallet racking systems in active warehouses and distribution centers, one thing becomes clear very quickly: most rack failures are not design failures — they are inspection failures. Warehouse racking is a structural system , governed by engineering standards and subject to workplace safety regulations. Yet it is often treated

Structural steel rack with welded deflectors Industrial pallet rack is built tough. Day in and day out it takes the hits—forklift...

If you’ve been told you need an OSHA DOL card for work, you’ve probably come across two options: OSHA 10 and OSHA 30. But what’s the...

The demand for frozen ready meals, proteins, snacks, baked goods, fruits and vegetables, and desserts is soaring in the U.S. due to the...

When planning a new warehouse or distribution center, it’s essential to consider various factors, including designated storage areas and...

Ensuring the safety of industrial steel storage racks is paramount, irrespective of where a facility is situated. However, the potential...

Support fromthe RMI.org website Over-The-Dock Racking: Thinking about busy loading zones When it comes to optimizing space in a...

EFS-certified rack installers are highly skilled in racking, shelving, conveyor, and mezzanine installation and have passed our rigorous...

OSHA Safety Colors Defined Businesses are required to follow OSHA regulations to keep their employees safe from a variety of hazards in...

The complexity of warehousing operations has been on a steady increase for the past decade or so. Now add in the pandemic and explosive...

When you’re starting to plan out a new facility, or your current operations need a refresh, it’s easy to overlook the importance of...

Why can’t we simply weld a stiffener channel to the damaged rack column? Racks already have welds when I buy them, why can’t we do the...

Load Application and Rack Configuration (LARC) drawings are documents required by OSHA, however many warehouse operators don’t have them...

A lesson in height. We are often asked about the height of an upright and how high clients can go with them, and my response is usually...