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Top 100 Inspirational Workplace Safety Quotes

Top 100 Inspirational Workplace Safety Quotes

Safety quote of the day Is your team suffering from a severe case of meetingitis? Find your safety quote of the day and... More
Teardrop Pallet Racks: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Common Uses

Teardrop Pallet Racks: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Common Uses

In the pallet rack industry, there are several rack styles and types, each with its own advantages. One of the most common... More
Can Anyone Install Pallet Racking? What Warehouse Leaders Need to Know

Can Anyone Install Pallet Racking? What Warehouse Leaders Need to Know

So, can anyone install pallet racking? Technically, anyone can attempt pallet rack installation. But installing a structural... More
Racking Protection and Warehouse Safety Barriers: Smart Investment

Racking Protection and Warehouse Safety Barriers: Smart Investment

From high-volume distribution centers to busy manufacturing plants, every warehouse shares a common reality: accidents are... More
PSR - All Must-Knows on Ontario Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews

PSR - All Must-Knows on Ontario Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews

In Ontario (Canada), a PSR process is required by the Ontario Health and Safety Act to identify any safety concerns... More
Guide to Buying Used Racks: 5 Tips from Experts

Guide to Buying Used Racks: 5 Tips from Experts

Used racks are often an attractive choice for warehouse owners: compared to new racking, their costs can be much lower,... More
Pallet Rack Identification: How to Determine the Manufacturer (OEM)

Pallet Rack Identification: How to Determine the Manufacturer (OEM)

Identifying Who Manufactured Your Racks and Why It Matters In warehouse operations, not all pallet racking is created equal,... More
Freezer Warehouse Safety & Racking Guide

Freezer Warehouse Safety & Racking Guide

Freezer warehouses are among the most demanding environments in the supply chain. These ultra-low-temperature facilities are... More
Cross-Docking vs. Warehousing vs. Transloading: Rack Safety Impacts

Cross-Docking vs. Warehousing vs. Transloading: Rack Safety Impacts

What’s the best logistics model for warehouse rack safety? Choosing the best warehouse logistics strategy isn’t just about... More
Automotive Warehouse Safety & Layout: Best Practices Guide

Automotive Warehouse Safety & Layout: Best Practices Guide

In the high-stakes world of automotive logistics, one mechanical or operational breakdown can ripple across the supply... More
Inside Costco’s Warehouse Strategy: Efficient Layout & Supply Chain

Inside Costco’s Warehouse Strategy: Efficient Layout & Supply Chain

What Warehouse Managers Can Learn from Costco’s Genius Warehousing Strategy Costco Wholesale Corporation has earned its... More
Pallet Rack Frame Damage: How to Inspect, Assess, and Repair Uprights

Pallet Rack Frame Damage: How to Inspect, Assess, and Repair Uprights

A pallet rack frame is the vertical upright assembly — two columns joined by horizontal and diagonal braces and bolted to... More
What Causes Rack Failure? 5 Errors Behind Rack Collapse

What Causes Rack Failure? 5 Errors Behind Rack Collapse

Rack failures can result from a single severe event or from several conditions that weaken the system over time. They build... More
13 Different Types of Forklifts: A Comprehensive Guide

13 Different Types of Forklifts: A Comprehensive Guide

As we know, forklifts are often the root cause of a damaged pallet rack. Nonetheless, they remain an essential piece of... More
Warehouse Racking Layout Design: Safe, Smart & Code-Compliant

Warehouse Racking Layout Design: Safe, Smart & Code-Compliant

A poorly planned racking layout isn’t just an inconvenience—it can lead to serious safety risks, costly fines, and reduced... More
4 Warehouse Safety Tips to Implement Sooner Than Later

4 Warehouse Safety Tips to Implement Sooner Than Later

A strong safety culture is the cornerstone of a successful warehouse operation. It ensures compliance and prevents... More
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
ANSI MH16.1 Update: Why Rack Frame Tables Are No Longer Enough

ANSI MH16.1 Update: Why Rack Frame Tables Are No Longer Enough

ANSI MH16.1-2021 vs. ANSI MH16.1-2012: What Changed? The ANSI MH16.1-2021 update changed the way engineers evaluate the... 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
8 Best Types of Pallet Racking Systems for Warehouses

8 Best Types of Pallet Racking Systems for Warehouses

Studies show poor racking steals up to 20% of usable cubes in North American warehouses. That’s the cost of renting an extra... More
Warehouse Racking: When Pallet Racks Become a Long-Term Investment

Warehouse Racking: When Pallet Racks Become a Long-Term Investment

Pallet racks are expensive warehouse components that require great care in their selection and maintenance. Their purchase... More
Pallet Rack Inspection Checklist: What to Check on Your Racks

Pallet Rack Inspection Checklist: What to Check on Your Racks

Pallet rack inspections often reveal recurring conditions that may affect rack stability, load capacity, stored products,... 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
OSHA Pallet Rack Requirements: What Warehouses Must Know

OSHA Pallet Rack Requirements: What Warehouses Must Know

OSHA inspectors regularly cite warehouses for pallet rack problems, yet many operators are surprised to learn there is no... 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
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
Tornadoes and Warehouse Safety: How to Protect Pallet Racking Systems

Tornadoes and Warehouse Safety: How to Protect Pallet Racking Systems

While the cinematic thrill of a tornado might be captivating, such as in the movie Twisters, the reality is far from... 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
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: How to Maximize Your Visit

Unlocking the Benefits of ProMat: How to Maximize Your Visit

Tradeshows are a great opportunity to connect with people and learn how to better your operations, and you won’t want to... 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
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
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
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
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
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
5 Free Tools to Increase the Safety of Your Warehouse

5 Free Tools to Increase the Safety of Your Warehouse

Warehouse racking accidents are a large concern when it comes to safety. According to OSHA (OccupationalSafety and Health... More
Wood VS. Wire Mesh Decking: The Best Option for Your Pallet Racks

Wood VS. Wire Mesh Decking: 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

Having material fall from a pallet rack system can be a tragedy for anyone involved. Although pallet racks have cemented... More
The 5 Most Common Warehouse Management Pitfalls

The 5 Most Common Warehouse Management Pitfalls

Warehouses vary in size, location, climate, and purpose. While there are plenty of variables at play, they all have one... More
5 Things to Consider When Planning a New Warehouse Rack Installation

5 Things to Consider When Planning a New Warehouse Rack Installation

So you realize your warehouse needs more storage and you decide to buy a racking system. Great idea, but don’t go rushing... More
Main Actors in the Warehouse Racking Industry

Main Actors in the Warehouse Racking Industry

Most industries, if not all, are faced with regulations imposed by federal or local governments to ensure the safety of... 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
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
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
The History of Warehousing and Pallet Racking

The History of Warehousing and Pallet Racking

It may seem as though pallet racks have been around forever, but the racking industry is only about 100 years old. What... More
5 Surprising Warehouse Accident and Injury Statistics

5 Surprising Warehouse Accident and Injury Statistics

In recent decades, the global economy has witnessed significant changes, accompanied by a surge in consumer demand. This... More
5 Essential Rack Safety Tools to Help You Succeed in 2026

5 Essential Rack Safety Tools to Help You Succeed in 2026

While warehouse owners are under more pressure than ever before to run a well-oiled machine, they are also obligated by law... More
Warehouse Safety Roundup: Top 5 Blogs

Warehouse Safety Roundup: Top 5 Blogs

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
Pallet Rack Safety Responsibilities: What Rack Owners Need to Know

Pallet Rack Safety Responsibilities: What Rack Owners Need to Know

Key takeaways Rack safety involves several operational roles, while the employer retains its applicable workplace-safety... More
Forklift Accidents: 2026 Stats, Top Causes & OSHA Rules

Forklift Accidents: 2026 Stats, Top Causes & OSHA Rules

Quick stats: In warehousing, forklifts remain one of OSHA’s most frequently cited hazards. Turnovers (tip-overs) account for... 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
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
Pallet Rack Repair: A Solution You'll Want to Consider

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

As a safety-conscious warehouse manager, perhaps you have done your due diligence and taken the first steps in integrating... More
How to Choose the Right Rack Safety Products for Your Warehouse

How to Choose the Right Rack Safety Products for Your Warehouse

Adopting a safety-focused mindset is an excellent start to addressing rack safety in your warehouse. But with so many... 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
How to Inspect Pallet Racking Systems: A 5-Step Process

How to Inspect Pallet Racking Systems: A 5-Step Process

You already know why rack inspections matter: a bent upright, a loose anchor, or a missing safety pin can compromise the... More
Legal Responsibilities Surrounding Damage to Pallet Racks in Canada

Legal Responsibilities Surrounding Damage to Pallet Racks in Canada

Did you know that in Canada, only an engineer who is a member of a professional order has the authority and insurance to... More
Pallet Rack Height & Depth: A Ratio to Improve Rack Stability

Pallet Rack Height & Depth: A Ratio to Improve Rack Stability

With our minds turned to efficiency and cost considerations, the increasing density of warehouse storage space brings its... 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 to be tended to in a warehouse, pallet rack safety should be a concern for all those who work with or near... More
How to Deal with Pallet Rack Deflection

How to Deal with Pallet Rack Deflection

Everything you need to know about pallet rack beam deflection Everything has its limit. Whether it is the speed limit on the... More
Minimum Distances Between Pallets, Rack Systems & Building Structures

Minimum Distances Between Pallets, Rack Systems & Building Structures

Quick answer: What clearance is needed for pallet racking? Pallet rack clearance depends on what you are measuring. As a... More
Pallet Racking Weight Capacity: Why Warehouse Operators Need LARCs

Pallet Racking Weight Capacity: Why Warehouse Operators Need LARCs

What is a LARC (Load Application and Rack Configuration drawing)? More
Pallet Rack Stability: Out-of-Plumb Uprights Explained

Pallet Rack Stability: Out-of-Plumb Uprights Explained

What Does “Plumb” Mean for Pallet Racking? Montreal’s Olympic Stadium, the Tower of Pisa, and the Parliament Clock Tower... More
Parking Your Pallet at the Drive-In

Parking Your Pallet at the Drive-In

Proper drive-in and drive-thru operating sequence for safe operations and pallet rack organization. Learn more about... More
Top 10 Things to Know About Cantilevered Racking

Top 10 Things to Know About Cantilevered Racking

Cantilevered pallet racking is a versatile solution for optimizing warehouse storage space, particularly for items that defy... More
Pallet Rack Anchors: Small but Essential

Pallet Rack Anchors: Small but Essential

When it comes to warehouse safety and rack stability, pallet rack anchors play a critical role—and their importance is often... More
Avoid $15k fines from OSHA: A Safety Guide for Warehouse Managers

Avoid $15k fines from OSHA: A Safety Guide for Warehouse Managers

Proper pallet rack safety is vital to prevent accidents, injuries, and damage to inventory. In this article, we’ll discuss... 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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