1. Why Safety Matters
In Singapore, under the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act, employers are legally required to provide and maintain a safe working environment — and that includes warehouse racking systems.
Unsafe racks can collapse, causing serious injuries or even fatalities. Several fatal accidents in Singapore have been linked to poorly designed or overloaded storage racks.
2. MOM Circular — Safe Use of Storage Racks (2015)
In 2015, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) issued a circular titled “Safe Use of Storage Racks.”
It highlights the key steps every warehouse operator should take to keep their racking systems safe and compliant:
- Design Properly: Ensure racks are structurally stable and designed for the intended load and use.
- Display Load Limits: Clearly show the Safe Working Load (SWL) on every rack.
- Do Risk Assessments: Identify hazards such as overloading, impact from forklifts, or uneven loading.
- Follow Manufacturer’s Guidelines: Always install and use racks as instructed by the manufacturer.
- Regular Inspections & Maintenance: Check for damage, corrosion, or loose connections — and repair immediately.
- Train Workers: Make sure all staff understand safe stacking, loading, and unloading practices.
3. Enforcement and Penalties
MOM has stepped up inspections to ensure compliance.
Companies that fail to take reasonably practicable measures to keep racks safe may face:
- Stop-Work Orders
- Remidial Orders
- Fines
- Prosecution for serious breaches
4. How We Help
Our inspection services ensure your racking systems are:
✅ Structurally sound and properly labelled
✅ Compliant with MOM and WSH requirements
✅ Backed by documented inspection and load test reports
Keeping your racks safe isn’t just about compliance — it’s about protecting lives and property.
