Warehouse Racking Accident Sees Companies Fined

Warehouse Racking Accident Sees Companies Fined

The issue of safe racking in warehouses was highlighted earlier this year when two companies were heavily fined after an incident in 2016, when a worker suffered serious head injuries after he fell carrying out work.

Warehouse Racking Accident Sees Companies Fined

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A Magistrates Court in Liverpool imposed the penalties when it heard that the employee tumbled onto a concrete floor from a height of 10 metres.

Injuries

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors found that no safe system of work was in place and that there were no physical barriers in place to prevent anyone from falling – nor was a fall arrest system utilised that would be effective enough to prevent the injuries sustained.

Significantly for companies using such racking installations, the HSE has safety guidelines to help avoid such accidents.

Warehouse Racking Accident Sees Companies Fined

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Companies are likely to look closely at their own installations in the wake of the verdict and ensure that in future they choose the right provider for their warehouse. When looking for providers of racking Ireland has several options such as rackzone.ie/pallet-racking.

Firms will be keen to take on board the comments of the HSE inspector, which reflected the fact that safe working methods must be in place which ensure that workers have the necessary information, training and instructions on how to carry the work out safely.

Risk

The HSE spokesperson said that had such a system been in place prior to the incident, the serious injuries sustained by the worker could have been avoided.

The fact …

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