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.