Calculations and Periodic Controls of Shelf Systems

What Do Shelf Systems Do?

Shelf systems used for stacking in the industry and logistics sector are used to provide benefits at the storage point in their location. Most of the time, it is used at its maximum capacity by containing heavy loads on it. Warehouses are a dangerous work environment. Because many employees are on the move in this warehouse. Some use the forklift carrying tons of cargo, some control the order of the products. For this reason, the safety of both the personnel and the company should be ensured by minimizing the risk in the warehouses. In order to achieve this, it is very important to check the shelf systems at regular intervals and to take the necessary precautions. It is important that the controls of this equipment, which has a high degree of risk, are carried out by experts and experienced people.Burtest, which has been serving in this sector for many years, offers you this service as a solution partner in your transactions in this field.

Why Are Periodic Inspections of Racking Systems Necessary?

Depending on time and use, the durability of rack systems may decrease. For example, damage caused by impact causes a decrease in shelf carrying capacity and an increase in the possibility of an accident. In the event of a possible accident, the personnel may be harmed and the employer will be responsible if the necessary controls are not made and reported. Therefore, both the employer and the personnel may suffer material and moral damage. In order to avoid such negative situations, you should regularly check the shelf systems of your business. Periodic control helps to detect negativities in advance and take necessary measures to eliminate these negativities.

Is Periodic Inspection of Shelves Legally Mandatory?

According to the TS EN 15635 tandard, the inspection of industrial shelves must be done by an expert inspector at least once a year. Since industrial shelves are in the category of work equipment, regular controls should be made according to the Regulation on Health and Safety Conditions in the Use of Work Equipment. The business is responsible for having these controls done.

TS EN 15635 standard describes the use, maintenance and control processes of industrial racks.

Standard Content;

Business Needs
Important User-Related Data
Assembly and Installation
Rack Configuration Changes
Shelf Usage
Rack Safety and Damage Assessment
Contains Changes Requiring Security Assessment.

Standards used in the control of rack systems;

TS EN 15512.2009 - Adjustable Pallet Racking Systems - Structural Design Rules
TS EN 15620 - Adjustable Pallet Racking Systems - Distortion And Spacing Tolerances
TS EN 15629 Specifications of Storage Equipment
TS EN 15635 - Application and Maintenance of Storage Equipment
TS EN 15878 - Terms and Definitions
TS EN 16681 - Adjustable Pallet Racking Systems - Design Rules for Earthquake
TS EN 15095+A1 - Powered Mobile Storage Carousel (Rotating) System, Sorting And Racking System And Storage Lift - Safety Rules