Fall Protection / Rack Guarding
Fall Protection/ Rack Guarding
Fall protection/rack guarding provides a physical barrier to prevent items from falling off the pallet racks, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries in the workplace.
Fall Protection Types
Pallet Rack Safety Netting
Pallet rack safety netting is a flexible and lightweight safety solution that is typically made of nylon or polypropylene mesh. It is designed to be stretched across the front or back of the pallet racks to contain loose or small items, preventing them from falling or shifting while maintaining visibility and accessibility to the stored goods. Pallet rack netting offers an additional layer of protection, especially for items that may not be easily secured by other means.
Fall Protection Panels
Fall protection panels are protective barriers made of materials such as wire mesh or steel that are installed on the sides and backs of pallet racks. Wire mesh rack safety systems can also keep your company NFPA compliant. Panels help mitigate the spread of fire. By attaching steel mesh panels to the inside of back-to-back uprights, the panels keep the flue space open allowing flames to vent up rather than out creating a vertical rise helping to slow down the horizontal spread.
Load Stop Beams
Commonly used with crates, load stop beams are designed to prevent the pallet from being pushed back too far on the pallet rack.
Fall Protection/ Rack Guarding
Fall protection/rack guarding provides a physical barrier to prevent items from falling off the pallet racks, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries in the workplace.
Fall Protection Types
Pallet Rack Safety Netting
Pallet rack safety netting is a flexible and lightweight safety solution that is typically made of nylon or polypropylene mesh. It is designed to be stretched across the front or back of the pallet racks to contain loose or small items, preventing them from falling or shifting while maintaining visibility and accessibility to the stored goods. Pallet rack netting offers an additional layer of protection, especially for items that may not be easily secured by other means.
Fall Protection Panels
Fall protection panels are protective barriers made of materials such as wire mesh or steel that are installed on the sides and backs of pallet racks. Wire mesh rack safety systems can also keep your company NFPA compliant. By attaching steel mesh panels to the inside of back-to-back uprights, the panels keep the flue space open allowing flames to vent up rather than out creating a vertical rise helping to slow down the horizontal spread.
Load Stop Beams
Commonly used with crates, load stop beams are designed to prevent the pallet from being pushed back too far on the pallet rack.
Fall Protection Applications
Fall Protection
Pallet rack safety panels are primarily used to prevent items from falling off the racks, thereby reducing the risk of injuries caused by falling objects. They act as a protective barrier along the sides and backs of pallet racks, ensuring that stored materials remain securely in place.
Personnel Protection
These safety panels provide a physical barrier that helps protect workers from potential hazards associated with pallet racks. When a forklift driver loads a pallet too deep into the rack, the rack guarding will stop it before it has a chance to fall off the other side.
Inventory control
Pallet rack safety panels assist in maintaining proper inventory control by containing and organizing stored items. The panels prevent products from shifting or falling, facilitating efficient inventory management.
High Value Storage
Pallet rack safety panels can be used to create a storage area with side panels and locked doors. The panels make it more difficult for individuals to reach or remove items from the racks, adding an extra layer of protection for valuable or sensitive inventory.
Hazard Containment
In certain industries, pallet racks may hold hazardous materials or substances that need to be contained to minimize the risk of leaks, spills, or cross-contamination. Safety panels act as a barrier, providing an additional layer of containment to prevent the spread of hazardous substances.
Compliance with Regulations
Pallet rack safety panels are often used to meet safety regulations and compliance standards set by authorities or governing bodies. By implementing these safety measures, companies ensure they are providing a safe working environment for their employees and adhering to legal requirements.
Aisles and Walkway Protection
Pallet rack safety panels can also be used to create designated aisles and walkways within a warehouse or storage facility. By installing panels along the sides of these pathways, they help define and protect these areas, preventing accidental collisions with racks and ensuring clear paths for workers to navigate.
Containment of Loose Items
Pallet rack netting is often used to secure loose or lightweight items that may not stack securely on pallets. It helps prevent these items from falling or shifting, reducing the risk of accidents and damage to products or personnel.
Securing Irregularly Shaped Items
Pallet rack netting is versatile and can be used to secure irregularly shaped items that may not fit easily onto pallets or within traditional storage bins. The netting provides a flexible solution to keep these items in place, minimizing the risk of accidents and optimizing storage space.
Industries That Utilize Fall Protection
Manufacturing
Distribution
Warehousing
Medical
Automotive Manufacturing
Production
Injection Molding
Retail
Government/Military
Dealership Parts Rooms
E-commerce
Fulfillment Centers
Pharmaceutical
Fall Protection Features
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- Flush Mount: Panels attach directly to the back of the racking with no overhang.
- Offset Mount: Most common mount option, allows for pallet overhang in multiple distances.
- Fall protection can start at or below the first beam level and can extend beyond the height of the pallet rack.
Fall Protection FAQs
Can fall protection accommodate my racking since my pallet hangs over the edge?
Yes, an offset of any size can be accommodated with fall protection.
Can fall protection be used to create a flue space?
Yes, fall protection panels can be used on back-to-back pallet racking to create a flue space and remain NFPA compliant.
Is Fall Protection/Rack Guarding relocatable?
Easy relocation is ideal for warehouse reconfigurations, during maintenance or repairs of pallet racks, when expanding systems, or when rearranging systems.
Is there a long lead time for fall protection?
No, usually the system can be designed from in stock components.
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