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.
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)