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Where to Install Safety Bollards in a Warehouse (and Where Not To)

Where to Install Safety Bollards in a Warehouse (and Where Not To)

In the time it takes to read this sentence, a forklift somewhere is turning too tightly near a dock door, battery charging... More
Warehousing by the Numbers: 9 Stats That Show Why Rack Safety Matters

Warehousing by the Numbers: 9 Stats That Show Why Rack Safety Matters

If you run a busy warehouse, rack safety is not a side issue. Every day, your racks absorb forklift traffic, pallet... More
10 Health & Safety Rules That Sound Weird but Prevent Serious Injuries

10 Health & Safety Rules That Sound Weird but Prevent Serious Injuries

In warehouses, manufacturing plants, and industrial environments around the world, some health and safety rules may seem... More
How Multi-Site Companies Build Warehouse Rack Safety Programs

How Multi-Site Companies Build Warehouse Rack Safety Programs

Rack Safety Governance for Multi-Site Operations One standard. One workflow. One defensible view of risk—across every... More
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
Pallet Rack Safety Netting: How Safety Nets Protect Your Warehouse

Pallet Rack Safety Netting: How Safety Nets Protect Your Warehouse

High-bay storage has become a standard solution for maximizing warehouse space and increasing storage density. As facilities... More
Warehouse Safety Training: Protecting Your Team and Inventory

Warehouse Safety Training: Protecting Your Team and Inventory

In the fast-paced world of warehousing, Health & Safety plays a critical role in preventing injuries, ensuring compliance,... More
Cold Storage Rack Safety: Best Practices for Extreme Environments

Cold Storage Rack Safety: Best Practices for Extreme Environments

Cold storage facilities play a critical role in industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals—but the extreme... More
MODEX 2026: 5 Tips to Get the Most Value from the Show

MODEX 2026: 5 Tips to Get the Most Value from the Show

MODEX is one of the most valuable events of the year for warehouse, supply chain, and operations leaders—but only if you... More
A Modern COO’s Day in Manufacturing: Leading with Purpose & Safety

A Modern COO’s Day in Manufacturing: Leading with Purpose & Safety

Want to know what it really takes to lead world-class manufacturing operations? Read on for the real-world playbook of a... More
The Warehouse Safety Influence Map 2026: Who really moves DC safety

The Warehouse Safety Influence Map 2026: Who really moves DC safety

The Leaders Shaping Warehouse Safety—Why You Should Follow Them and What You Can Learn From Them The loudest voice isn’t... More
Walmart Automated Warehouses: 10 Rack Safety Lessons

Walmart Automated Warehouses: 10 Rack Safety Lessons

Walmart’s automation flywheel is spinning fast—across Walmart fulfillment centers, distribution centers, stores, and every... More
Work Safety Memes: Make ’Em Laugh, but Make ’Em Safer

Work Safety Memes: Make ’Em Laugh, but Make ’Em Safer

We’ve all searched for funny work safety memes that make us laugh at our near‑misses or creative PPE “solutions.” Humor is a... More
10 Reasons Warehouse Safety Delivers ROI Beyond Compliance

10 Reasons Warehouse Safety Delivers ROI Beyond Compliance

In a supply chain world ruled by speed, uptime, and razor-thin margins, it’s tempting to focus on output and delay... More
A Warehouse Manager’s Biggest Challenge Isn’t Equipment—It’s People

A Warehouse Manager’s Biggest Challenge Isn’t Equipment—It’s People

In warehouses across North America, leaders talk about supply bottlenecks, racking, and inventory. But ask what keeps them... More
Chemical Warehouse Safety: Protect Your Facility, Workers, and Racks

Chemical Warehouse Safety: Protect Your Facility, Workers, and Racks

Chemical warehouses are some of the highest-risk storage environments in North America. A single oversight, like mislabeling... More
7 Reasons Every Cosmetic Warehouse Needs Safer Racking

7 Reasons Every Cosmetic Warehouse Needs Safer Racking

In the world of cosmetics, where beauty products are delicate, compliance is strict, and consumer expectations are sky-high,... 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
Integrated Logistics for Warehouse Safety & Efficiency

Integrated Logistics for Warehouse Safety & Efficiency

Why Modern Warehouses Must Transform The Wake-Up Call: A Realistic Warehouse Tragedy During peak holiday operations, four... More
Cold Storage and Food & Beverage Warehouse: How to Prevent Rack Damage

Cold Storage and Food & Beverage Warehouse: How to Prevent Rack Damage

In cold storage and food warehouses, rack damage isn’t a matter of if—it’s when. With forklifts zipping through aisles,... More
Wine Warehousing: 7 Essential Tips for Storage and OSHA Compliance

Wine Warehousing: 7 Essential Tips for Storage and OSHA Compliance

With the U.S. importing nearly 37% of the wine it consumes, efficient and safe warehousing practices are vital for... 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
Fashion Logistics Best Practices & Safety Tips

Fashion Logistics Best Practices & Safety Tips

Fashion logistics—also known as garment or apparel logistics—is a critical part of the global supply chain. It ensures that... More
Heinrich Pyramid Explained: Build a Safety Culture in Your Warehouse

Heinrich Pyramid Explained: Build a Safety Culture in Your Warehouse

Near Misses in Warehouses Are a Hidden Safety Risk Most warehouses proudly display signs that read: “X Days Since the Last... More
Swiss Cheese Model: A Guide to Warehouse Safety

Swiss Cheese Model: A Guide to Warehouse Safety

In August 2022, tragedy struck a Sydney warehouse when a 56-year-old worker was crushed to death beneath two massive stone... More
4 Types of Structural Column Protectors: Which Material Wins?

4 Types of Structural Column Protectors: Which Material Wins?

Warehouses are busy places — forklifts, inventory, and people all moving at speed. In that environment, the structural... 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
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
Warehouse Toolbox Talks: How to Improve Safety and OSHA Compliance

Warehouse Toolbox Talks: How to Improve Safety and OSHA Compliance

1. Introduction – A Simple Habit With Massive Pay-Off Walk into any high-performing distribution center and you’ll notice... More
10 Common Warehouse Injuries (+ Proven Ways to Prevent Them)

10 Common Warehouse Injuries (+ Proven Ways to Prevent Them)

In 2024, U.S. warehouses logged an injury rate of 4.8 cases per 100 FTEs, outpacing other sectors. Behind the pallets and... More
Aisle Guard vs. End Guard: Choosing End-of-Row Protection

Aisle Guard vs. End Guard: Choosing End-of-Row Protection

The end of a row is the highest-traffic zone in most warehouses — where forklifts turn, reverse, and pass closest to the... More
6 Types of Pallet Rack Protectors: Which to Use and When

6 Types of Pallet Rack Protectors: Which to Use and When

A single forklift tap on a rack upright rarely stays a single tap. A bent front column loses load capacity, the bay above it... More
Pallet Rack Bracing: Essential to Keeping Racks Straight and Strong

Pallet Rack Bracing: Essential to Keeping Racks Straight and Strong

A pallet rack frame is a system: braces, columns, beams, and baseplates all work together to carry the load. The strength of... More
Pallet Rack Beams: Critical details that prevent beam failure

Pallet Rack Beams: Critical details that prevent beam failure

Quick answer: Pallet rack beams carry your inventory between the upright frames — but they do two jobs that are easy 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
ANSI MH16.1-2023: Rack Owner Requirements & What to Do

ANSI MH16.1-2023: Rack Owner Requirements & What to Do

If you own or operate pallet racking, the current edition of the standard — ANSI MH16.1-2023, Design, Testing, and... More
Building a Safer Warehouse: 6 Initiatives to Create a Safety Culture

Building a Safer Warehouse: 6 Initiatives to Create a Safety Culture

Safety should be a priority in a warehouse environment. Not only does it protect your employees, but it also enhances... 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
Differences Between Retail Warehouses and Distribution Centers 

Differences Between Retail Warehouses and Distribution Centers 

In today’s fast-paced economy, the efficiency of supply chains plays a crucial role in customer satisfaction and business... More
10 Essential Tips to Prepare Your Warehouse for Winter

10 Essential Tips to Prepare Your Warehouse for Winter

As the days get shorter and temperatures drop, it’s time to get ahead of winter’s challenges—especially regarding your... 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
Warehouse Injuries: How to Protect Your Workforce and Bottom Line

Warehouse Injuries: How to Protect Your Workforce and Bottom Line

Imagine the phone call: a worker has been severely injured—or worse—on your watch. In the moments that follow, you’re not... 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
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
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 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
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

Most Common OSHA Violations in Warehouses

Safety standards are implemented for the well-being of employers and their workers. As an agency under the United States... 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
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
OSHA: Answers to Most Commonly Asked Questions

OSHA: Answers to Most Commonly Asked Questions

If you work in the United States, no matter if it’s in construction, warehousing, manufacturing, or any other field, chances... 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
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
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

Top 5 Supply Chain & Manufacturing Industry Events

No matter how easy it has become to get information about new technologies and products online, there is still something to... 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
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
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
Best Solutions for Sinking Concrete Slabs in Warehouses

Best Solutions for Sinking Concrete Slabs in Warehouses

Warehouses can be subjected to structural problems in their lifespan that can affect their operational, management, and... 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
Top 10 Supply Chain & Logistics Industry Events Happening This Year

Top 10 Supply Chain & Logistics Industry Events Happening This Year

The event landscape has undergone significant transformation in recent years. While virtual events have emerged as a... 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
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
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
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
Work Platforms and Mezzanines: What Are the Distinctions?

Work Platforms and Mezzanines: What Are the Distinctions?

The size of warehouses has been significantly increasing over the years. When you think of warehouse size, the first reflex... 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 to store hazardous materials. From gas cylinders to liquid paint, warehouse... More
Damaged Rack Bracing: Repair or Replace? How to Decide

Damaged Rack Bracing: Repair or Replace? How to Decide

If you own pallet racking, you’ve seen it: twisted or sheared upright legs, deflected beams, and dented or missing braces —... 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 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
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
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
Safety Tactics to Eliminate Rack Damage in Your Warehouse

Safety Tactics to Eliminate Rack Damage in Your Warehouse

Even the smallest structural damage on your pallet racking should be investigated as it could eventually cause a racking... More
How to Build a Safety Culture in Your Warehouse

How to Build a Safety Culture in Your Warehouse

Creating a culture of safety in a warehouse environment is essential for the well-being of employees, the efficiency of... 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
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
How Pallet Rack Modifications Affect Load Capacity

How Pallet Rack Modifications Affect Load Capacity

Quick answer: almost any change to a pallet rack alters its rated load capacity. Moving or removing a beam level has the... More
Choosing a Rack Safety Partner: Your Guide to the RFP Process

Choosing a Rack Safety Partner: Your Guide to the RFP Process

Is your warehouse a haven of productivity, or a potential safety hazard waiting to happen? Warehouse accidents involving... More
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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.

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