Issue: June 2005 Section B – Construction Guidelines Page B.1
SECTION B – CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES
This is a guide to the considerations that must be taken into account when installing Dexion HI280
shelving.
Whilst it is important to install the shelving accurately and in an efficient manner, it is of greater
importance to achieve this in a safe environment.
HI280 is a versatile product that can be built to meet individual requirements whether these are in
the length, width or height of the equipment being supplied, or in the style of the premises in which
the product is being installed. It is therefore impracticable to detail specifics for all conceivable
installation styles. These guidelines therefore make suggestions recognising that where
appropriate they be adapted by those with sufficient experience to meet individual requirements.
If there is any doubt to any of the suggestions made within these guidelines it is important to
consult the supplier of the equipment.
To do this whilst working to the latest Health and Safety legislation which is continually developing,
a “Method Statement” should be prepared.
Method Statements
These are detailed statements listing the procedures for installing the shelving, and need to be
specific to the individual system and circumstances under which it is being installed.
Prepared in association between the rack ‘designer’ and the relevant ‘construction department’ the
statement should include such items as:
Installation Method
Sequence of Build
Site Handling Equipment
Personal Safety Equipment
Risk Assessments
Whilst each statement is specific, they do follow a common format, allowing them to be generated
from a set of generic standards.
The document needs to be prepared and issued prior to commencement of works.
All ‘reasonably practical’ measures should be taken to make the work environment a safe a place
as possible. With modern advances in the types and availability for equipment it should be possible
to eliminate much of the need to climb the racks. Climbing racks should be considered a
‘last resort’, and must only be carried out in accordance with the method statement using
appropriate harnesses and ensuring the rack stability is adequate to withstand any required
harness loading.
The following section gives an insight into some of the typical considerations that go to make up a
method statement.
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