MACKAY · WHITSUNDAYS · COALFIELDS · NORTHERN QUEENSLAND
Queensland Rack Inspections provides professional pallet racking inspection, installation and compliance services for warehouses, workshops, industrial facilities and businesses throughout Northern Queensland.
FORMAL INSPECTIONS FROM
$395
AS 4084 INSPECTIONS
Formal inspections with reference to applicable Australian Standards.
LOCALLY SERVICING
Mackay, Whitsundays, Coalfields and Northern Queensland.
EXPERIENCED & PRACTICAL
Professional, industry-focused pallet-racking inspection and support.
ANNUAL FORMAL PALLET RACKING INSPECTIONS
AS 4084.2:2023 requires formal pallet racking inspections to be conducted by a competent person at intervals not exceeding 12 months. Our formal inspections assess the condition and safe use of your racking system, identify and document defects, and provide a professional inspection report with proposed corrective actions.
Frames & Uprights
Beams & Connections
Bracing
Floor Fixings & Anchors
Beam Safety Locks
Damage & Deformation
Safe Working Load Signage
Modifications & Configuration
OUR SERVICES
Formal Pallet Racking Inspections
Annual Pallet Racking Inspections
Initial Installation & Commissioning Inspections
Pallet Racking Installation
Pallet Racking Disassembly & Relocation
Racking Damage Assessments
Pallet Racking Modifications
Corrective Actions & Rectification
Safe Working Load Signage
Racking Safety & Compliance Advice
INITIAL INSTALLATION & COMMISSIONING
Queensland Rack Inspections provides detailed baseline and commissioning inspections for newly installed pallet racking. We review relevant approved design and manufacturer documentation, rack configuration and dimensions, installation condition, levels and plumb, anchors and fixings, beam levels, safety locks and safe working load information.
INITIAL INSTALLATION & COMMISSIONING INSPECTIONS FROM $595
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BASELINE REVIEW
Configuration · Plumb · Anchors · Beam levels · Safety locks · SWL information
LOCAL INSPECTORS
Queensland Rack Inspections has inspectors locally based in Cannonvale in the Whitsundays, as well as Mackay, providing convenient access to businesses throughout the Whitsunday, Bowen and Mackay regions.
Our local presence allows us to efficiently attend warehouses, workshops and industrial facilities across Cannonvale, Airlie Beach, the wider Whitsundays, Bowen, Mackay and surrounding areas for pallet racking inspections and related services.
Cannonvale • Airlie Beach • Whitsundays • Bowen • Mackay • Surrounding Regions
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MINE SITE & BOWEN BASIN CAPABILITY
Queensland Rack Inspections has experienced high-risk industry personnel with extensive experience working across mine sites, workshops and heavy industrial environments throughout the Bowen Basin and Northern Queensland.
Many of our inspectors hold current mine-site inductions and are familiar with the access requirements, safety systems and operating conditions associated with mining and heavy industry.
This experience can assist with efficient mobilisation and site access for pallet racking inspections and related services, subject to each site’s individual induction, access and contractor requirements.
Bowen Basin • Coalfields • Mine Sites • Workshops • Warehouses • Industrial Facilities
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SITE ACCESS PLANNING
Planning an inspection at a mine site?
Contact us with the site location and any known access or induction requirements and we can confirm inspector availability and site-access requirements when preparing your quote.
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INTERNAL RACKING INSPECTOR TRAINING
Queensland Rack Inspections can assist businesses to train nominated personnel to undertake regular internal pallet-racking inspections as part of their workplace racking management program. Training covers practical inspection techniques, damage identification, QRI inspection checklists, documentation and guidance on applicable AS 4084 requirements.
IMPORTANT
Internal checks complement rather than replace the formal competent-person inspection required at intervals not exceeding 12 months.
01
Inspect
Systematic on-site review.
02 Photograph
Document relevant defects.
03 Assess
Review condition and use.
04 Report
Issue clear inspection findings.
05 Corrective Actions
Prioritise practical next steps.
DAMAGE CLASSIFICATION
During a pallet racking inspection, damage identified from impact, use or environmental conditions may be classified using the Green, Amber and Red damage classification system. This provides a clear indication of the severity of identified damage and the action required.
GREEN
Within Permissible Damage Limits
Green indicates that the measured deformation is within the permissible overall deformation limits. The racking may remain in service, however the identified damage should be recorded and monitored during future inspections.
ACTION
Record • Monitor • Continue regular inspections
AMBER
Hazardous Damage — Action Required
Amber indicates damage exceeding the permissible overall deformation limit, but not exceeding twice that limit. The affected racking should be clearly identified and the affected load should be removed as soon as practicable. Once unloaded, the affected area should not be reloaded until the necessary repair or replacement has been completed or the racking has been assessed as safe by a competent person.
ACTION
Identify • Unload • Isolate from reloading • Repair or assess
RED
Very Serious Damage — Immediate Action
Red indicates damage exceeding twice the permissible overall deformation limit. This requires immediate action. The affected racking should be unloaded and isolated from use. Relevant adjacent areas may also need to be unloaded and isolated until the damaged components have been repaired or replaced, or the racking has been assessed and confirmed safe by a competent person.
ACTION
Immediately unload • Isolate • Do not reload • Repair or assess
See How Findings Are Recorded
Our formal inspection checklist provides a structured way to record inspection findings, identify the applicable damage classification and document the required action. The example below demonstrates how a finding may be recorded and classified.
Example only — actual inspection findings and required actions are determined from the condition observed, applicable AS 4084.2 requirements and competent-person assessment.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Not all racking defects are assessed solely by the Green, Amber and Red deformation limits.
Localised damage such as dents, buckles, cracks, tears, splits, damaged connections, weld damage, missing or damaged safety locks, damaged anchors and other defects may require separate assessment and potentially immediate action.
Queensland Rack Inspections documents identified defects, photographs relevant damage and provides practical corrective-action recommendations as part of the formal inspection report.
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WHY QUEENSLAND RACK INSPECTIONS
We bring competent-person inspections, extensive practical pallet-racking and material-handling experience, detailed professional reporting and practical corrective actions to each engagement.
• Local Mackay-based service
• Servicing Northern Queensland
• Detailed professional reporting
• Practical corrective actions
• Common pallet-racking brands and configurations
SERVICE AREA
Mackay-based, with responsive service for industrial facilities and businesses across Northern Queensland.
QUOTE PREPARATION
To help us provide an accurate quote for your pallet racking inspection, send us whatever information you have available. Don’t worry if you don’t know all the details — our team can help determine what’s required.
What helps us prepare your quote
Number of racking bays
An approximate number of pallet racking bays at the site.
Site location
The business address or suburb where the racking is located.
Racking manufacturer or brand
If known, tell us the manufacturer or type of racking installed.
Installer details
If known, who originally installed or last modified the racking.
Previous inspection
When the racking was last formally inspected, if known.
Photos of the racking
A few clear photos of the overall racking area can help us understand the size, configuration and access requirements.
Access & operating conditions
Let us know about any site inductions, restricted access, operating hours or other requirements that may affect the inspection.
Preferred timing
Let us know when you would ideally like the inspection completed or suitable times for us to attend the site.
What Happens Next?
01
Send Your Enquiry
Complete our Request a Quote form or contact QRI directly with the information you have available.
02
We Review Your Requirements
We’ll review the information and photographs provided. If we need additional information, we’ll contact you. Where necessary, we can arrange a site visit to better understand the racking and inspection requirements.
03
We Provide Your Quote
Once we understand the scope, we’ll provide a clear quote for the required inspection or service and discuss suitable timing with you.
Not sure how many bays you have or what type of racking is installed? That’s fine. Send us an enquiry and we’ll help you work through it.
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CONTACT / REQUEST A QUOTE
Phone: 0400 311 440
Email: admin@qrinspections.com.au
Website: www.qrinspections.com.au
Location: Mackay, Queensland
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QUEENSLAND RACK INSPECTIONS
Safe Racking | Stronger Workplaces | Proudly servicing Northern Queensland.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE ONLY
PALLET RACKING SAFE WORKING LOAD
EXAMPLE DIAGRAM — NOT A SITE-SPECIFIC SIGN
01 UNIT LOAD / PALLET LOAD
02 BEAM LEVEL LOAD
03 BAY LOAD
04 APPROVED RACK CONFIGURATION
05 MAX FIRST BEAM LEVEL HEIGHT
06 MAX BEAM LEVEL SPACING
07 RACK & DESIGN INFORMATION
08 LOAD ARRANGEMENT
SAFE WORKING LOAD SIGN GUIDE
Your pallet racking Safe Working Load (SWL) sign provides important information about the approved configuration of the racking and the loads it is designed to carry. Understanding this information helps your team use the racking correctly and recognise when changes require further assessment.
01 — Unit Load / Pallet Load
The maximum permitted individual unit load or pallet load, including the weight of the pallet.
02 — Beam Level Load
The maximum total load permitted on the nominated beam level.
03 — Bay Load
The maximum permitted load for the complete racking bay, subject to the approved configuration shown.
04 — Approved Rack Configuration
Shows the configuration for which the Safe Working Loads apply. Moving beams, adding levels or otherwise altering the configuration can affect the load capacity of the racking.
05 — Maximum First Beam Level Height
Shows the maximum permitted distance from the baseplate/floor reference to the first beam level.
06 — Maximum Beam Level Spacing
Shows the maximum permitted spacing between the nominated beam levels.
07 — Rack & Design Information
The SWL sign can identify relevant information including the manufacturer, supplier, structural designer, installation date and customer.
08 — Load Arrangement
Loads must be placed and distributed in accordance with the approved configuration and loading conditions shown on the SWL sign.
CHANGED YOUR RACKING?
Moving a beam, adding a beam level, changing pallet weights, changing the type or size of loads, or otherwise modifying the racking can affect its load-carrying capacity. Do not alter the racking configuration without appropriate assessment by the racking designer or a competent person. Safe Working Load information and signage may need to be updated following modifications.
INSPECTION REMINDER
Informal inspections should be carried out at a frequency determined by risk assessment or as recommended by a competent person. Formal pallet racking inspections must be conducted by a competent person at intervals not exceeding 12 months. Damage, however minor, should be reported and documented immediately so its effect on safety can be assessed.
Not sure whether your racking configuration or Safe Working Load signage is correct?
Queensland Rack Inspections can inspect your pallet racking, review the current configuration and identify any issues requiring further assessment or corrective action.
Information prepared with reference to AS 4084.1:2023 and AS 4084.2:2023 incorporating Amendment No. 1:2024.
INTERNAL INSPECTIONS & STAFF TRAINING
Queensland Rack Inspections can train nominated personnel within your business to undertake regular internal pallet racking inspections as part of your workplace racking management program.
For higher-use or higher-risk workplaces, businesses may choose more frequent inspections such as quarterly inspections, while other sites may adopt a different frequency based on their risk assessment and operating conditions.
Train Your Team
QRI can provide practical training for nominated personnel covering how to systematically inspect pallet racking, recognise common damage and defects, take relevant measurements, document findings and identify issues that require escalation.
QRI ELECTRONIC INSPECTION CHECKLIST
A Comprehensive Checklist to Guide the Inspection
Clients can be provided with QRI’s comprehensive electronic fillable PDF pallet racking inspection checklist to support their ongoing internal inspections. The checklist guides personnel through relevant inspection criteria, measurement guidance and applicable AS 4084 requirements, covering uprights, beams, bracing, safety locks, anchors, damage, configuration and Safe Working Load signage.
The purpose is to give nominated personnel a practical, repeatable inspection process and a consistent electronic record of their internal inspections.
Standalone Training or Included With Your Annual Inspection
QRI can provide the internal inspection training and documentation as a standalone service, or discuss incorporating staff training and the QRI inspection checklist when completing your formal annual pallet racking inspection.
IMPORTANT DISTINCTION
Internal inspections complement — they do not replace — the formal inspection by a Competent Person required at intervals not exceeding 12 months.
Internal inspection frequency should be determined by the site’s risk assessment or as recommended by a Competent Person. QRI can assist businesses in establishing a practical inspection schedule appropriate to their racking use and workplace conditions.
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Available as a standalone service or as part of your ongoing pallet racking inspection program.