Before taking any steps, perform due diligence with your approach to rack repair or replacement.

When you purchase and install new racking, you aren’t really thinking ahead to the potential that it might get damaged. Reality is, however, that at some point most racking will get damaged, especially to the lower levels. When that day comes, you’ll have some decisions to make about how you manage the situation.

The biggest question to answer is whether or not you’re going to repair the damage, or purchase replacement racks. In most cases, companies will reach for the repair option if it’s available, because it tends to be the more affordable option. Still, repairing damaged rack comes with important safety considerations.

Three of the main topics you’ll want to visit include:

Finally, don’t undertake any repairs without first consulting the RMI’s “Guideline for the Assessment and Repair or Replacement of Damaged Rack.” The guide will define the steps you need to properly assess rack damage. It will also explain the reporting process for damages and repairs and share engineering solutions for damaged rack repair or replacement.

If you follow all of these steps, you can feel secure in knowing that your repaired—or replaced—racking is safe and ready to return to service.