Safety and Compliance

Safety and Compliance

Safety & Compliance

Ensuring Your Warehouse Meets the Highest Safety Standards

At SSO Handling & Storage, we take safety and compliance seriously. Our expert team provides racking inspections, compliance audits, and safety solutions to ensure your warehouse meets AS4084:2023 standards and other industry regulations. Whether you’re conducting routine checks or addressing potential hazards, we help protect your business, employees, and assets.

Why Safety & Compliance Matter

✔️ Prevents Workplace Accidents

Reduce the risk of racking collapses and injuries by ensuring your storage systems are structurally sound.

✔️ Ensures Legal Compliance

Avoid fines, shutdowns, and liability issues by adhering to Australian safety standards.

✔️ Extends the Lifespan of Your Racking

Regular inspections and maintenance prevent costly failures and prolong the life of your storage systems.

✔️ Improves Operational Efficiency

A well-maintained warehouse ensures a safer, smoother workflow with minimal downtime.

✔️ Gives You Peace of Mind

Knowing your warehouse is compliant lets you focus on running your business with confidence.

Our Safety & Compliance Services

Racking Inspections & Compliance Audits

  • Comprehensive safety assessments of pallet racking and shelving systems.

  • Compliance checks aligned with AS4084:2023 Standards, not just a damage report.

  • Identification of structural weaknesses, damage, and non-compliance issues.

  • Next-Generation Compliance with RAMS
    • We utilize Industry 4.0 software – RAMS (Rack Asset Management System) to ensure long-term compliance assurance.
    • RAMS provides the most comprehensive compliance reporting available worldwide, offering real-time insights into the health and safety of your racking systems.
    • Digital tracking, automated reminders for inspections, and instant access to reports help keep your warehouse audit-ready and fully compliant at all times.
    • Subscriptions for real-time reporting and intertnal inspections with modules coming for impact detection, MHE tracking and more

Load Capacity Signage & Safety Labeling

  • Standard and Custom Safe Working Load (SWL) signage for all major brands and use cases.

  • Poly, Vinyl and Magnetic labels are available for operational safety and compliance.

  • Rack Boards – The only whiteboard explicitly designed for the ends of pallet racking
  • Expert guidance on proper load distribution and handling, including how to interpret an SWL sign.

Damage Assessments & Repairs

  • Inspection and assessment of damaged racking components.

  • Professional repair or replacement.

  • Preventative maintenance and informal inspections to avoid future failures.

Warehouse Safety Equipment & Protection

  • Installation of barriers, bollards, and guardrails to protect product and personnel.

  • Floor marking systems for traffic control and pedestrian safety.

  • End-of-aisle and dock protection to prevent forklift and truck impacts.

Fire & Hazardous Goods Compliance

  • Specialized storage solutions for flammable and hazardous materials.

  • Fire-rated and ventilated cabinets to meet Australian safety standards.

  • Spill containment solutions for chemical storage compliance.

Warehouse Safety Training & Consultation

  • Employee training on safe racking usage and maintenance.

  • Custom safety plans and risk assessments tailored to your facility.

  • Best practices for forklift operations, load handling, and workplace safety.

Who Needs Racking Safety & Compliance Services?

Our safety and compliance solutions are essential for everyone, inlcuding:

✔️ Warehouses & Distribution Centers – Large-scale storage environments requiring strict compliance.

✔️ Manufacturing & Industrial Facilities – Ensuring equipment and storage safety in high-risk areas.

✔️ Retail & E-Commerce Fulfillment Centers – Maintaining safe racking for high-volume inventory movement.

✔️ Cold Storage & Food Warehouses – Compliance with hygiene and food safety regulations.

✔️ Construction & Building Supply Stores – Safe storage of heavy and irregularly shaped materials.

✔️ Government & Corporate Offices – Ensuring archive storage meets safety regulations.

Understanding AS4084:2023 Compliance

What is AS4084:2023?

AS4084:2023 is the Australian Standard for steel storage racking, outlining:

  • Structural integrity requirements.
  • Load capacity guidelines.
  • Inspection and maintenance protocols.

 

How Often Should Racking Be Inspected?

Regular Visual Checks: Conducted internally by warehouse staff.
Annual Inspections: Required by a qualified professional to ensure compliance.
Post-Damage Assessments: After forklift impacts or environmental incidents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I know if my racking is compliant?
A: If your racking has not been professionally inspected in the last 12 months, it does not meet AS4084:2023 requirements. Our team can perform a full compliance check.

Q: What happens if my racking fails an Audit?
A: We provide a detailed report outlining necessary repairs or adjustments. Our team can assist with repairs, replacements, and ongoing maintenance to bring your system up to standard.

Q: Do you provide compliance documentation?
A: Yes, after every inspection, we provide detailed compliance reports, Inspection Certificate and Certificate of Compliance if every passes to support your safety records.

Q: Can you install barriers and safety equipment?
A: Absolutely! We install protective barriers, bollards, guardrails, and other protection systems to minimize workplace hazards.

Let’s Make Your Warehouse Safer & Compliant

Don’t wait until an accident happens—ensure your warehouse is safe and compliant today.