After-Impact Racking Inspections — What to Do
An after-impact inspection is required any time racking is struck — even if the damage looks superficial. It is one of the most-overlooked duties in UK warehousing and a frequent cause of HSE enforcement.
The 5-step post-impact procedure
1. Stop loading and offload the affected bay immediately.
2. Cordon off the bay and adjacent bays — minimum one bay either side.
3. PRRS inspects, documents and photographs the damage.
4. If damage exceeds EN 15635 tolerances, escalate to a SARI inspection before any re-load.
5. Replace damaged components with manufacturer-compliant parts and record the repair in the inspection log.
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