OSHA does not have a specific standard, but will use the American National Standard Institute ANSI MH 16.1-2012 Specification for the Design, Testing, and Utilization of Industrial Steel Storage Racks to evaluate racking systems. It requires that all columns be mounted to the floor per the manufacturer's instructions and that all racking be in proper alignment, plum, and level. Load limits should also be posted on each section of the storage racks to denote the weight capacity. The storage racks and their contents must maintain an 18" clearance from any fire sprinkler.
A Safer Year: Printing Industry's Injury and Illness Rates Fall Dramatically in 2023
The printing industry has seen a remarkable improvement in safety, with injury and illness rates for 2023 showing a dramatic decrease. According to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number of reported workplace injuries and illnesses in printing operations dropped by 1,200 incidents from 2022 to 2023, marking a 20.3% decrease.
