“It shall be the duty of every employer to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all his employees.” (Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, section 2).
To ensure your racking is well maintained, regular racking inspections are recommended to identify any damage quickly so that repairs can be carried out.
“Every employer shall ensure that work equipment exposed to conditions causing deterioration which is liable to result in dangerous situations is inspected”
- At suitable intervals; and
- Each time that exceptional circumstances which are liable to jeopardise the safety of the work equipment have occurred
- To ensure that health and safety conditions are maintained, and that any deterioration can be detected and remedied in good time.” (PUWER 1998, regulation 6).
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