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Competent person for inspecting warehouse racking (EN 15635)

Practical training in inspecting warehouse racking and racks according to the EN 15635 standard: types, loads and stability, collision protection, damage, overload and annual preventive inspection.

Competent person for inspecting warehouse racking (EN 15635)

Inspecting warehouse racking according to the EN 15635 standard

WHAT DOES THIS WAREHOUSE RACKING INSPECTION TRAINING COVER?

Every warehouse rack must be checked before first use and then inspected at least once a year by a competent person.

In the event of significant changes, such as damage after an incident, a relocation or another modification of the structure, more frequent inspections are necessary.

In this training, we focus on the practical skills for inspecting warehouse racking and racks.

This practice-oriented training is a must for both the prevention adviser and the expert staff member.

Theory

  • Types and characteristics of warehouse racking
  • Various safety requirements and standards
  • Load and stability: load tables
  • Using a checklist and visual inspection
    • Floor
    • Uprights and beams
    • Collision protection, safety pins, load signs and pictograms
    • Collision damage and overload
  • Annual preventive inspection according to the NBN EN 15635 standard

Practice

  • Inspection tour in the warehouse
  • Checking the warehouse racking and racks using a checklist

NO WORDS, BUT ACTIONS!

  • Theoretical presentation with practical exercises
  • Continuous assessment
  • Every participant who passes receives the official certificate of participation

WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY?

ARAB/RGPT (General Regulations for Labour Protection), articles 441 and 456
Code, Well-being Act
European standard EN 15635: Steel static storage systems - Application and maintenance of storage equipment

Frequently asked questions

How often must warehouse racking be inspected?

Before first use and then at least once a year by a competent person; more frequently after incidents or modifications.

Who is the training for?

For prevention advisers and expert staff who carry out the internal inspection of warehouse racking.

According to which standard is the inspection carried out?

According to the European standard NBN EN 15635 (steel storage systems – use and maintenance).

Open sessions or a tailored programme?

OPEN SESSIONS

Register someone for a scheduled session via the training calendar.

Training calendar

TAILORED

Let us design a programme built entirely around your own workplace.

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