Visible inspection points
- Bent uprights or bracing
- Damaged beams
- Missing beam locks
- Loose anchors
- Damaged protection
Loading checks
- Loads match signs
- Pallets are stable
- Loads are evenly positioned
- No unapproved level changes
- Aisles remain clear
Respond to damage
Do not straighten or reuse damaged parts without an appropriate review. Record the location, isolate the bay when necessary and confirm replacement scope.
Common mistakes
- Treating impact damage as cosmetic
- Moving beam levels without review
- Letting pallets overhang into aisles
- Missing routine inspection ownership
