RackSafe™ Hybrid Training
The best of both worlds. Trainees take the first three modules online and then receive practical hands-on training in Racking Inspection (Module 4) from a RackSafe™ trainer at your facility.
- Course Overview
- Detailed Topic List
Hybrid Training - Course Overview
- Module 1 - Regulation Review & Compliance Planning (Online) - review of the nine sections of the WorkSafeBC Racking Regulation (4.43.1) and actions steps to achieve compliance.
- Module 2 - Beam Replacement (Online) – instruction in WorkSafeBC Knowledge & Skills requirements for a Qualified Person in Beam Replacement (as per 4.43.1 – Sec. 4) including a method for safely changing beams without adversely affecting rated capacity.
- Module 3 - Racking Inspection (Online) – instruction in WorkSafeBC Knowledge & Skills requirements for Qualified Person in Racking Inspection (as per 4.43.1 – Sec. 8) including scope, frequency, documentation methods, damage identification & assessment etc.
- Module 4 – Hands-On Training in Racking Inspection (Onsite) – practical hands-on training for a Qualified Person in Racking Inspection (as per 4.43.1 – Sec.8) using the knowledge & tools covered in Module 3.
Module 1 – Compliance Planning
Review of WorkSafeBC Regulation 4.43.1 and Action Steps for Compliance
- Section 1 – Storage Rack Definition
- Section 2 – 8 Foot / Manual Loading Rule
- Section 3 – Safe, Engineered, Intended Use
- Section 4 – Installation/Uninstallation (Qualified Person)
- Section 5 – Instructions for Maintenance and Use
- Section 6 – Rated Capacity
- Section 7 – Reconfiguration & Modification
- Section 8 – Regular Inspection (Qualified Person)
- Section 9 – Maintenance
Module 2 – Beam Replacement
"Qualified Person" Training to comply with WorkSafe Regulation 4.43.1 Section 4 – Installation/Uninstallation
Knowledge of:
- When to refer to a professional engineer and/or manufacturer
- Hazards that are specific to the storage rack type
- Hazards involved with the install/uninstall activity
- How to assess existing storage racks for compatibility
- When special or additional temporary support is required to safely install or uninstall
- When additional assistance is required for installation/uninstallation
- How to confirm compatibility within storage rack systems
Ability to:
- Review site specific procedures to support install/uninstall processes
- Use the materials list to confirm adequate storage rack components for installation
- Conduct a visual inspection of storage racks
- Take appropriate measurements as needed
- Apply order of assembly and disassembly
- Conduct a final inspection
- Disassemble storage racks
- Determine lean and deflection
- Operate mobile equipment and work platforms, if required
- Select and use appropriate tools and equipment to install or uninstall storage racks
- Determine if the use of mobile equipment and work platforms is required for the purposes of installation/uninstallation
Modules 3 & 4 – Racking Inspection
"Qualified Person" Training to comply with WorkSafe Regulation 4.43.1 Section 8 – Racking Inspection
Knowledge of:
- Hazards associated with products or loads
- When to escalate to an expert, such as a professional engineer or the manufacturer
- Appropriate load based on the storage rack system
- When the load should be removed
Ability to:
- Determine scope and purpose of inspections
- Review past inspection reports to support inspection processes
- Apply safe operating procedures for storage racks
- Identify hazards in the inspectional area
- Determine actual load against rated capacity
- Perform systematic walk-around
- Identify wear, corrosion, damage, missing or incompatible parts, and signs of fatigue
- Categorize and document observations
- Apply safe inspection procedure
- Observe lean and deflection
- Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), if required
- Use appropriate tools and equipment to conduct the inspection, if required
Hybrid Training Cost & Duration
- $1495 + GST for 5 people at your company
- Additional Trainees – $149 + GST per person
- Course Duration – 1.5 hours online + 1.5 hours at your facility
- Hybrid training available in the Greater Vancouver Area
Hybrid Training Includes:
- One years’ access to the RackSafe™ online course
- Post-Training Support – Your RackSafe™ Trainer will provide support via phone/email, answering questions and providing guidance as you implement your Racking Compliance Plan
- All trainees receive a Course Completion Certificate
- A variety of downloadable editable documents to launch your compliance program.
- Compliance Plan Template (MS Word)
- Racking Inspection Checklist (MS Excel)
- Racking Inspection Work Record (MS Word)
- Beam Replacement Work Record (MS Word)
- Third Party Installer Checklist (MS Word)
- Caution Damaged Racking Sign Template (MS Word)
- Rated Capacity Sign Templates (MS Word)
- Post-Earthquake Racking Inspection Procedure (PDF)
The RackSafe™ course and service we received is second to none. I was more than impressed!
William Shepherd, CRSP - Occupational Health Safety and Environmental Manager
Great Course! Relevant for all warehouse’s or facilities that have racking as part of their business.
Professional Instructors had all the answers to our questions.
Angelo Balatsas, P. Log – Manager, Shipyard Warehousing, Seaspan ULC
In addition to helping us build an overall compliance plan, the RackSafe™ course provided our team members with the skills and qualifications needed to perform the required regular racking inspections.
Jason Waters, Automotive Distribution Centre Manager
The course was quite well put together. I managed to achieve compliance and satisfy our WorksafeBC Officer within a few days of taking the course.
A.B. - Operations Manager