Company Overview

Global Freight Logistics (GFL) is a leading freight forwarding company based in Miami Lakes, Florida. With over 20 years in the industry, GFL specializes in providing comprehensive logistics solutions, including warehousing, transportation, and distribution services. The company operates a large warehouse facility where goods are stored on pallet racks before being shipped to various destinations.

GFL is dedicated to provide customers with efficient and cost-effective transportation solutions for FCL & LCL and AIR cargoes.

Global Freight personnel provide the know-how to handle any challenge that may arise with companies’ imports or exports, so their customers can focus on what they do best – building their business & clientele. GFL doesn’t just move freight, but also provide clients with integrity, security, reliability & competitive freight rates – with exceptional customer service.

The Challenge

GFL faced a significant challenge with the safety of their warehouse operations. The warehouse stored a wide amount of unutilized pallets, goods, including heavy and bulky items, on high pallet racks.

There had been several incidents where items fell from the racks, posing a risk to both the inventory and the employees working below. These incidents not only led to product damage but also raised serious safety concerns.

Solution

To address this issue, GFL decided to contact Atlantic Rack, well known for their expertise in creating tailored solutions for warehouse safety. After analyzing the situation, Atlantic Rack recommended a simple, cost-effective solution: installing Red Steel Pallet Rack Safety Nets. These nets are specifically designed to prevent items from falling off the racks, providing an additional layer of security. The decision was driven by the need to enhance workplace safety, protect inventory, and comply with industry safety regulations.

Red Steel Modular Pallet Rack Safety Netting keeps loose items, cartons or even pallets from falling into workspaces or aisleways and onto conveyors, equipment or employees. This solution is engineered to easily hook securely to the teardrop of the uprights and are designed to allow for overlapping or “shingering” of multiple nets, so you can protect any space easily. The nets are very easy to unclip or dismount, making the items behind accessible at all times for picking. This solution fits like a glove over any size racking bays. They vary by application and placement, but all nets fit directly into pallet uprights and the nets can be used on the front or back of the rack.

Red Steel Safety Net Installation
Red Steel Safety Nets

Implementation

The implementation process involved several steps:

  1. Assessment: GFL conducted a thorough assessment of their warehouse to identify the areas most at risk of falling items.
  2. Selection: The company selected high-quality safety nets that were durable and capable of holding the weight of the items stored on the racks.
  3. Installation: Professional installers were hired to ensure that the nets were securely attached to the racks. The installation process was completed during off-peak hours to minimize disruption to warehouse operations.
  4. Training: Employees were trained on the importance of the safety nets and how to properly use and maintain them.

The Results

The installation of pallet rack safety nets had a significant positive impact on GFL’s operations:

• Enhanced Safety: The number of incidents involving falling items dropped to zero, greatly improving the safety of the warehouse environment.

• Protected Inventory: The safety nets helped prevent product damage, saving the company money on replacement costs.

• Employee Confidence: Employees felt more secure working in the warehouse, knowing that the risk of falling items had been mitigated.

• Compliance: GFL met all relevant safety regulations, avoiding potential fines and legal issues.

Pallet Rack Safety Nets

Conclusion

By installing Red Steel Pallet Rack Safety Nets, Global Freight Logistics successfully addressed a critical safety issue in their warehouse. This proactive measure not only protected their employees and inventory but also reinforced their commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient workplace. The case of GFL serves as a valuable example for other logistics companies facing similar challenges.

Pallet Rack Safety Nets
Pallet Rack Safety Nets
Pallet Rack Safety Nets
Pallet Rack Safety Nets
Pallet Rack Safety Nets
Pallet Rack Safety Nets