How safe is your racking?
October 1st 2005

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is launching a new service to help its members maintain a safe and compliant racking system. Operating to an industry recognised standard, FTA offers a fully independent professional audit service to give customers confidence in the safety of their racking.

An FTA engineer will check the racking structure for condition and damage.

This inspection covers all aspects of racking, including uprights, floor fixings, beams, beam end connector locks, frame bracing, column guards and safety notices. As well as noting damage to the racking structure, the audit also covers other items which may affect the safe use of the racking, ie.

lighting levels, floor condition, etc.

The engineer will produce an inspection report, which will be discussed and explained, as well as a coloured plan diagram showing where defects have been located.

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