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Top Warehouse Rack Collapse Video Fails - Forklift Accidents Lessons

Top Warehouse Rack Collapse Video Fails - Forklift Accidents Lessons

It is a warehouse manager and worker’s worst nightmare: a sudden and harrowing collapse of a pallet racking system. One... More
Lowe’s Warehouses: Examining Warehouse Safety Strategies

Lowe’s Warehouses: Examining Warehouse Safety Strategies

Did you know that one of Lowe’s fulfillment centers has the capacity to accommodate 22 football fields? Have you ever... More
7 Amazon Warehouse Safety Tips For Your Workplace

7 Amazon Warehouse Safety Tips For Your Workplace

We're not telling you anything you don’t already know: Amazon is the undisputed leader in the online retail industry.... More
Top 10 Largest Warehouses in North America

Top 10 Largest Warehouses in North America

Discover the monumental world of warehousing as we explore the size and scale of the largest warehouses and distribution... More
Top 100 Inspirational Safety Quotes for Your Workplace

Top 100 Inspirational Safety Quotes for Your Workplace

Safety Quote of the Day Is your team suffering from a severe case of meetingitis? Find your safety quote of the day and... More
10 Essential Workplace Safety Tips for Every Warehouse Worker

10 Essential Workplace Safety Tips for Every Warehouse Worker

While warehouses are essential for the supply chain, warehouse work often involves heavy equipment, high shelves, and... More
11 Fascinating Facts About Warehousing That Might Surprise You

11 Fascinating Facts About Warehousing That Might Surprise You

Beyond the everyday operations, there are intriguing facts about the warehousing world, spanning from the towering heights... More
ANSI MH16.1: Updated Load Capacity Calculation Requirements for Racks

ANSI MH16.1: Updated Load Capacity Calculation Requirements for Racks

Comparing the new ANSI MH16.1-2021 standard to the previous 2012 standard The approach to calculating load capacities on... More
A Look at OSHA’s Warehousing NEP: Is Your Rack Safety Program Ready?

A Look at OSHA’s Warehousing NEP: Is Your Rack Safety Program Ready?

Warehousing and distribution centers have experienced remarkable growth in the last decade, employing over 1.9 million... More
Top 5 Ways Forklifts Damage Racks

Top 5 Ways Forklifts Damage Racks

In the bustling world of warehouses, forklifts are crucial in efficiently transporting heavy loads over short distances.... More
9 Most Common Issues Found During Rack Inspections

9 Most Common Issues Found During Rack Inspections

During conformity inspections of pallet rack systems conducted by experienced professionals, the 9 issues addressed in this... More
A Guide to Warehouse Safety Signage Requirements

A Guide to Warehouse Safety Signage Requirements

Safety signage plays a crucial role in safeguarding warehouse operations. The importance of displaying appropriate signs... More
5 Tips to Help You Make the Most Out of MODEX 2024

5 Tips to Help You Make the Most Out of MODEX 2024

Trade shows like MODEX provide many opportunities to explore the latest industry trends, connect with experts, and discover... More
Reach Trucks vs. Forklifts—Choosing What’s Right for Your Warehouse

Reach Trucks vs. Forklifts—Choosing What’s Right for Your Warehouse

When optimizing warehouse operations, selecting the right equipment is paramount. Reach trucks and forklifts are two common... More
IKEA Warehouses: Efficient Warehousing and Distribution Strategies

IKEA Warehouses: Efficient Warehousing and Distribution Strategies

Have you ever found yourself captivated by IKEA, imagining the ideal home setup, and maybe spending more than planned to... More
Warehouse Rack Maintenance: How to Maximize Lifespan and Savings

Warehouse Rack Maintenance: How to Maximize Lifespan and Savings

Pallet racks are the backbone of your storage and organization system, ensuring that products are stored safely and... More
10 Skills Every Warehouse Manager Needs to Succeed

10 Skills Every Warehouse Manager Needs to Succeed

Warehouse management is essential to the success of any supply chain operation. It requires a wide range of soft and... More
Fire Sprinkler Safety Requirements in Warehousing and Pallet Racking

Fire Sprinkler Safety Requirements in Warehousing and Pallet Racking

A warehouse fire is not as uncommon as you might think. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), an... More
Employer’s Guide: 10 Proven Tips to Enhance Warehouse Worker Safety

Employer’s Guide: 10 Proven Tips to Enhance Warehouse Worker Safety

Why invest in warehouse worker safety? The U.S. warehousing and storage industry employs over 1,000,000 workers in more than... More
8 Rack Safety Budget Planning Mistakes

8 Rack Safety Budget Planning Mistakes

In warehouse management, rack safety often goes unnoticed in budget discussions. But what if we told you that overlooking... More
Pallet Rack Safety Pins: Extra Security in a Tiny Package

Pallet Rack Safety Pins: Extra Security in a Tiny Package

What is a Safety Pin? When you think of a safety pin, the first thing that may come to mind is a pin commonly used for... More
8 Types of Industrial Rack Systems Tailored for Warehouse Efficiency

8 Types of Industrial Rack Systems Tailored for Warehouse Efficiency

Pallet racks are metal structures designed to support the goods in a warehouse or an industrial facility. Various factors,... More
6 Crucial Questions for Warehouse Workers: A Guide to Warehouse Jobs

6 Crucial Questions for Warehouse Workers: A Guide to Warehouse Jobs

A reliable supply chain is crucial for businesses, particularly manufacturers and retailers. An efficient, streamlined... More
5 Surprising Warehouse Safety Statistics

5 Surprising Warehouse Safety Statistics

In recent decades, the global economy has witnessed significant changes, accompanied by a surge in consumer demand. This... More
Unveiling the Giants of Material Handling: Most Powerful Forklifts

Unveiling the Giants of Material Handling: Most Powerful Forklifts

Forklift trucks, the backbone of warehouses and industrial operations, are about to take center stage as we delve into... More
Implementing a Rack Safety Program: Key Steps for Warehouse Managers

Implementing a Rack Safety Program: Key Steps for Warehouse Managers

As a warehouse manager, ensuring the safety and well-being of your employees, visitors, and equipment is paramount. Rack... More
Most Common OSHA Violations in Warehouses During 2022

Most Common OSHA Violations in Warehouses During 2022

Safety standards are implemented for the well-being of employers and their workers. As an agency under the United States... More
Warehouse Safety: Answering the Top 5 Questions on Pallet Racks

Warehouse Safety: Answering the Top 5 Questions on Pallet Racks

Pallet racks are a crucial part of any warehouse or storage facility. However, with the benefits of warehouse racks come... More
Test Your Knowledge Quiz: Pallet Rack Safety

Test Your Knowledge Quiz: Pallet Rack Safety

Online quiz games and free online trivia games are some of the most effective ways to test one’s understanding of a certain... More
Tornadoes and Warehouse Safety: How to Protect Pallet Racking Systems

Tornadoes and Warehouse Safety: How to Protect Pallet Racking Systems

Did you know that, between 2017 and 2021, tornadoes caused nearly 7,2 billion dollars in property damages in the United... More
5 Free Tools to Increase the Safety of Your Warehouse in 2023

5 Free Tools to Increase the Safety of Your Warehouse in 2023

Warehouse racking accidents are a large concern when it comes to safety. According to OSHA (OccupationalSafety and Health... More
Management 101: How to Maximize Your Warehouse Space Utilization

Management 101: How to Maximize Your Warehouse Space Utilization

While maximizing warehouse space is a concern for many businesses, some may be unable to afford a larger warehouse.... More
5 Ways Rack Management Software Can Boost Your Warehouse Safety Today

5 Ways Rack Management Software Can Boost Your Warehouse Safety Today

Are you confident that the pallet racks in your warehouse are safe and compliant? Pallet racks in a warehouse can be risky... More
Everything Health & Safety Managers Need to Know About Rack Safety

Everything Health & Safety Managers Need to Know About Rack Safety

A health and safety manager ensures employees are safe at work and that storage systems, such as pallet racks, are safe for... More
Unlocking the Benefits of ProMat 2023: How to Maximize Your Visit

Unlocking the Benefits of ProMat 2023: How to Maximize Your Visit

Tradeshows are back in full swing more than ever, and in 2023 you won’t want to miss ProMat, the largest international... More
10 Ways to Downsize Your Warehouse Operations When Velocity Slows Down

10 Ways to Downsize Your Warehouse Operations When Velocity Slows Down

Warehouse operations are a critical component of any supply chain. Still, as the velocity of the movement of goods slows... More
Damaged Racks: 5 Steps to Pallet Racking Repair

Damaged Racks: 5 Steps to Pallet Racking Repair

Over their lifetime, racking systems can become damaged from many factors, be they environmental, like rust, from impacts... More
Natural Disasters and Warehouse Racking: How to Prevent Damage

Natural Disasters and Warehouse Racking: How to Prevent Damage

Natural disasters can devastate entire regions, and warehouses containing industrial racking are, unfortunately, not exempt.... More
Your Guide to Buying Used Racks Safely: 5 Key Tips to Follow

Your Guide to Buying Used Racks Safely: 5 Key Tips to Follow

Used racks are often an attractive choice for warehouse owners: compared to new racking, their costs can be much lower,... More
The Harsh Reality of Pallet Racking Durability

The Harsh Reality of Pallet Racking Durability

Most people view pallet racking as a plain and basic structural design. However, from an engineering point of view, racks... More
Warehouse Racking Issues: 6 Causes That Aren’t Related to Forklifts

Warehouse Racking Issues: 6 Causes That Aren’t Related to Forklifts

When considering causes of damage and issues with industrial racking, forklifts immediately spring to mind. Because of their... More
Pallet Rack Modifications: How They Affect Load Capacity

Pallet Rack Modifications: How They Affect Load Capacity

Pallet racks are very flexible and versatile structures. They offer the possibility to place beams at various heights to... More
CHEAT SHEET: Pallet Rack Damage Priority Classification

CHEAT SHEET: Pallet Rack Damage Priority Classification

To ensure the integrity of your pallet rack systems, it’s essential to understand the various types of damage that can be... More
Column Protectors: How to Prevent Costly Damage to Buildings

Column Protectors: How to Prevent Costly Damage to Buildings

When it comes to protecting our buildings from vehicle collisions, the first thing that comes to mind is shielding the main... More
Pallet Rack Components: Anatomy of a Warehouse Storage System

Pallet Rack Components: Anatomy of a Warehouse Storage System

Pallet racks play a crucial role in the efficiency of your warehouses and distribution centers. When used safely, they... More
Better Warehouse Maintenance: National Retail Chain Saves $10M a Year

Better Warehouse Maintenance: National Retail Chain Saves $10M a Year

Challenges are abundant in the retail industry. Large retailers with hundreds of locations all over North America must... More
How Warehouse Management Software Can Improve Operations

How Warehouse Management Software Can Improve Operations

Among the main concerns of warehouse managers, safety issues are at the top of the list. In an industrial setting, a single... More
Top 5 Supply Chain & Manufacturing Industry Events In 2022-2023

Top 5 Supply Chain & Manufacturing Industry Events In 2022-2023

No matter how easy it has become to get information about new technologies and products online, there is still something to... More
10 Common Rack Repair Myths Debunked

10 Common Rack Repair Myths Debunked

If you walk through any warehouse, chances are you have witnessed impact damage on pallet racking systems. Over 85% of rack... More
10 Things Not to Do with Your Warehouse Racks

10 Things Not to Do with Your Warehouse Racks

Most warehouses use pallet racks to store their goods and optimize the stacking of materials for safe and easy access. Yet,... More
Damotech Platform and App: Q&A with Pascal Lalonde, Software Architect

Damotech Platform and App: Q&A with Pascal Lalonde, Software Architect

Pascal Lalonde is a Web Architect who leads the software development team at Damotech, a company dedicated to creating safer... More
How Much Rust Is Too Much?

How Much Rust Is Too Much?

The 4 different stages of rust on your warehouse pallet racks and how to prevent it Steel is a largely used material in many... More
Welder to Engineer: Perseverance Wears Many Hats at Damotech

Welder to Engineer: Perseverance Wears Many Hats at Damotech

Julian’s career growth at Damotech After working as a welder at Damotech, Julian is now a candidate to the engineering... More
Top 10 Blog Posts of 2021 from the Warehouse Industry

Top 10 Blog Posts of 2021 from the Warehouse Industry

Read about the best practices and trends of this year How would you define 2021, as a professional in the warehouse... More
Wire Mesh VS. Wood: The Best Option for Your Pallet Racks

Wire Mesh VS. Wood: The Best Option for Your Pallet Racks

This list of pros and cons will help you determine the best solution for your warehouse. You can find it advantageous to use... More
Safety Bars: Essential Fall Prevention Items for Your Pallet Racks

Safety Bars: Essential Fall Prevention Items for Your Pallet Racks

How to use safety bars to prevent accidents in your warehouse More
Your Pallet Racks Are Repaired, Now What?

Your Pallet Racks Are Repaired, Now What?

Next steps after fixing your pallet racks: How to prevent damage and accidents Your storage systems play an important role... More
Life at Damotech: Engineering

Life at Damotech: Engineering

Members of the engineering team at Damotech are talented, resilient, constantly learning, detail-oriented, and always ready... More
Seismic Forces and Warehouse Pallet Racks

Seismic Forces and Warehouse Pallet Racks

Have you ever thought about how earthquakes can affect storage racks in your warehouse? Aside from causing a complete... More
The History of Pallet Racks

The History of Pallet Racks

It may seem as though pallet racks have been around forever, but the racking industry is only about 100 years old. What... More
Top 10 Supply Chain & Logistics Industry Events Happening This Year

Top 10 Supply Chain & Logistics Industry Events Happening This Year

While the coronavirus pandemic certainly changed the face of conferences and events, that doesn’t necessarily mean things... More
Rack Damage Assessment: The 1-2-3 Rule Explained

Rack Damage Assessment: The 1-2-3 Rule Explained

After completing a rack safety inspection for your warehouse, you might have identified damage to the uprights, braces,... More
Highlights from ProMatDX 2021

Highlights from ProMatDX 2021

ProMatDX is the new digital event experience designed to power up manufacturing and supply chain professionals from over 140... More
Celebrating International Women's Day with Four of Damotech's Own

Celebrating International Women's Day with Four of Damotech's Own

For International Women’s Day, we thought it would be great to celebrate with some of our very own talented women who are... More
How to Identify & Assess Pallet Rack Damage

How to Identify & Assess Pallet Rack Damage

The concept of addressing rack damage seems simple: You spot a dented column or brace and you decide whether you would like... More
How to Handle Hazardous Materials Safely & Prevent Warehouse Incidents

How to Handle Hazardous Materials Safely & Prevent Warehouse Incidents

Across North America, many warehouses are used for the storage of hazardous materials. From gas cylinders to liquid paint,... More
Rack Bracing Damage: Repair or Replace?

Rack Bracing Damage: Repair or Replace?

If you are an owner of pallet racking systems, you are most likely no stranger to twisted or sheared upright legs, deflected... More
Robotics, Automation & Augmented Reality in Warehousing

Robotics, Automation & Augmented Reality in Warehousing

Warehouses have been operated conventionally for a long time. Labor workers have had to physically handle products from the... More
5 Essential Rack Safety Tools to Help You Succeed in 2021

5 Essential Rack Safety Tools to Help You Succeed in 2021

As we wind down from this incredibly unusual year, anything that can make running a safe warehouse a little easier and... More
Warehouse Safety Roundup: Top 5 Blogs of 2020

Warehouse Safety Roundup: Top 5 Blogs of 2020

Over the last year, we have shared our expertise on a variety of topics with the goal of educating those in the supply chain... More
Warehouse Safety Checklist: A Rack Owner's Responsibilities

Warehouse Safety Checklist: A Rack Owner's Responsibilities

As an Engineer, I buy, read, and apply North American rack design codes because that is my main focus. Rack owners are... More
Storage Rack Guards: Your First Line of Defense Against Damage

Storage Rack Guards: Your First Line of Defense Against Damage

Warehouses and other industrial facilities all have two things in common: They all have racking systems These racking... More
Choosing the Right Pallet for Your Needs

Choosing the Right Pallet for Your Needs

With the invention of the first forklift truck back in 1915, skids – the early form of wooden pallets– were adapted to more... More
Common Forklift Accidents: Causes & How to Prevent Forklift Accidents

Common Forklift Accidents: Causes & How to Prevent Forklift Accidents

Often referred to as the “workhorses” of both the warehousing and construction industries, the forklift is a powerful... More
Cheat Sheet: How to Address Rack Damage in Your Warehouse

Cheat Sheet: How to Address Rack Damage in Your Warehouse

This guest blog was originally published on MHI's website and written by Damotech's Charles Carbonneau, P. Eng. More
Pallet Rack Repair: A Solution You'll Want to Consider

Pallet Rack Repair: A Solution You'll Want to Consider

This guest blog was originally published on MHI's website and written by Damotech's Marc Rousseau. More
Picking Processes for a More Productive and Efficient Warehouse

Picking Processes for a More Productive and Efficient Warehouse

Efficiency can seem quite intangible. Certainly, the concept that getting more done for cheaper in less time is what we are... More
The 5 Strategies to Improve Pallet Rack Safety in Any Warehouse

The 5 Strategies to Improve Pallet Rack Safety in Any Warehouse

Rack safety is a complicated issue to tackle. Where should we start? Damotech recently recorded a webinar to address the 5... More
Why Aisle Width Matters When It Comes to Pallet Rack Safety

Why Aisle Width Matters When It Comes to Pallet Rack Safety

Every day, lift trucks move and retrieve palettized loads in and around storage systems. When they have limited space to... More
What Lies Beneath Your Warehouse Flooring

What Lies Beneath Your Warehouse Flooring

A defective floor slab can become a hazard to pallet racks and the forklifts operating on it. When installing new racks or... More
5 signs your racks may have been damaged during an earthquake

5 signs your racks may have been damaged during an earthquake

An earthquake can generate stress and cause damage to your pallet racking systems. Before cleaning the aisles from products... More
The A to Z of Rack Safety

The A to Z of Rack Safety

Health and safety are certainly one of your company’s main priorities. But how do you promote it and make sure your work... More
An Engineer's Point of View on Pallet Rack Safety

An Engineer's Point of View on Pallet Rack Safety

This blog allows for all sorts of discussions on topics surrounding pallet racks and the role they play in the warehouse.... More
Q&A with Rack Safety Expert Dan Bider, Technical Director at Damotech

Q&A with Rack Safety Expert Dan Bider, Technical Director at Damotech

Dan Bider is a busy rack specialist and Technical Director at Damotech, a company whose mission is to safeguard pallet... More
5 Steps You Can Take to Improve Pallet Rack Safety in Your Warehouse

5 Steps You Can Take to Improve Pallet Rack Safety in Your Warehouse

While much needs tending to in a warehouse, pallet rack safety should be a concern for all those who work with or near a... More

About the Damotech Rack Safety Blog

Our goal is to educate and inform those in the constantly evolving supply chain and manufacturing industry about the latest trends and best practices in warehouse safety. With a focus on topics such as rack inspection, load capacity, rack damage prevention, rack repair, and safety management, we aim to empower our readers to take ownership of their warehouses' most valuable asset: their racking systems.

Meticulously written and reviewed by our team of in-house engineers specialized in pallet racks, our blog articles provide warehouse owners, managers, health and safety managers, engineers, and workers with useful information related to their day-to-day activities. Among the topics covered in the blog are warehouse rack safety standards and guidelines (OSHA), the impact of seismic activity on racks, how to identify and assess pallet rack damage, general warehouse safety tips, main events in the supply chain industry, and many more.

We also offer free downloadable educational tools and how-to guides like checklists, posters, guides, webinars, and videos that can easily be used by any professional in the warehousing industry to improve safety in and around their racking systems. Browse through our extensive list of blog articles to stay up to date on the latest and best practices surrounding warehouse rack safety and subscribe to our blog newsletter to receive email alerts when new blog posts are published.

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