Scope Services are an independent engineering consultancy, that specialise in Racking Safety Audits. We are classified as ‘Competent Persons’.
Scope is not attached to any racking company. Racking safety audits is all we do. We are one of the few independent racking inspection practices in the country. We cover New Zealand from Kaitaia to Invercargill.
We have the ability and expertise gained from many years’ experience in the racking industry as well as the the technical competence to assess the risk factor in racking damage. We can also recommend repair techniques and state if a repair or replacement is required.
There are standards called for but these need to be considered with common sense and reality. Wherever possible we will recommend the most cost effective solution.
With the new standard it is no longer acceptable to conduct your own ‘In House” formal inspections. These are to be conducted every 12 months by an external provider.
Wording from AS 4084.2.2023
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Firstly the plan is drawn, then an Inspection Detail Sheet is produced with the location of any issue listed, its risk factor, what action is required for compliance and often a comment or recommendation. A full written Racking Audit Report is supplied with all legal responsibilities outlined, followed by observations, recommendations and a summary. This is then signed by the duly qualified Racking Auditor.
Depending on booking commitments, and site location, this is usually completed within a month. The plans, Inspection Sheet and Report usually follow the site visit by about 5 working days.
In this day and age where compliance laws can be such a mine field of legal requirements, it is not normal for management staff to be an authority on every aspect of your operation. For instance, there was a number of changes to the racking standards in New Zealand following the Christchurch earthquakes in 2010/2011. Some of these changes apply to new installations and some to existing. A Racking Safety audit will take away the worry of possible liability. By providing a signed record of your racking’s compliance and by having regular inspections you will be protected. Issues being addressed in a timely way could well prevent any events from happening, or if it does happen you have covered your responsibility.
The Standards and Codes for Racking Safety and compliance are covered by the following regulatory publications:
The cost of rack safety inspection varies depending on the size and complexity of the installation. Typically a rack safety inspections start from $1200.00 + GST for a small installation and rise up to $2000.00 + GST for larger installations (up to 5,000 pallet locations). Sites with more than 5,000 pallet locations are typically quoted for on an individual basis.
If a three year contract is agreed we will guarantee a discount of 10% on the initial fee for the two subsequent years.
The price agreed is the price you pay, there are no additional costs.
The price agreed is the price you pay, there are no additional costs.
Download the Racking Checklist and view our Guidelines document to complete your Monthly In-House Inspection Records.
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