Damage Categories

Guidance on Pallet Racking Inspection Damage Categories

Classification of damage categories are as follows;

RED RISK

A very high level of risk, if the damage is more than maximum tolerance, for instance.

As a result, immediate off load and isolation is required.

AMBER RISK

This is a lower level of risk, that doesn’t require immediate off load. However, it is still greater than the minimum tolerance.

The location must be offloaded within a 4 week period. Also, no additional load is to be placed following removal. At least not until remedial works have been completed.

If the location is not repaired within the 4 week period, the Amber risk location is automatically upgraded to Red risk.

GREEN RISK

A location with damage present. However, it falls below / within minimum tolerance

As a result, damage is recorded and continuously monitored for future inspections.

OTHER

Finally, the inspector may also include this category for an observation of no great risk / damage. For example, a component that has not been installed to the manufacturer’s specification / guidelines.

If a safety problem or damage is observed by any employee, it should immediately be reported to the PRRS. Also, it is your legal obligation to have systems in place for reporting damage and defects