RMI Rack Safety Episode 1: Selecting Your Rack System
The Rack Manufacturers Institute, Inc. (RMI) members are the Industry’s leading suppliers of Industrial Steel Storage Racks and Related Structural Systems. They supply industrial rack solutions worldwide and in virtually every major manufacturing and distribution sector. RMI was formed in 1958.
Mission: To promote the safe and effective use of industrial steel storage racks and related storage and handling systems.
Vision: Every rack system is designed, manufactured, and installed to meet the RMI Standards. Through guidance and education, help to ensure that rack systems are operated and maintained safely.
A rack is a single or multi-level structural storage system that is utilized to support high stacking of single items or palletized loads. Racking systems are a fundamental component of any distribution, storage, or material handling operation. The right racks allow rapid access to stored or mounted materials, as well as a dependable, ergonomic product storage solution. Racking systems maximize facility space while simplifying inventory requirements.
Pallet racks are among the most widely used type of storage solutions in heavy industry, shipping and manufacturing. Rack decking is manufactured in a variety of styles, from wire mesh to channel-reinforced steel decking.
RMI Programs Include:
- RMI develops American National Standards for industrial steel storage racks and welded wire rack decking.
- RMI has drafted the American National Standards ANSI MH16.1 (for industrial pallet racks), ANSI MH16.3 (for cantilever racks), and ANSI MH26.2 (for wire rack decking) and certifies compliance with the standards via the R-Mark Certification Program.
- Product testing and R&D programs funded by RMI over the past 35 years have resulted in virtually all of the technical advances made within the U.S. Codes/Standards Community.
- RMI members prepare and conduct extensive educational materials and programs to create additional value for you as a user of industrial storage racks and related products.
- All RMI members are seated on the RMI Engineering Committee.
- RMI representatives maintain seats on a number of code and fire safety bodies to further assist in advancing the state of the art in rack design/application.
- RMI collects and disseminates reliable industry statistics.
RMI believes that it is important to you that your supplier be committed to the principles of continuous improvement in both product design/application and in the highest Professional and Ethical Standards of Performance as embodied in the mission and work conducted within RMI.
 Rack Safety 101 Webinar If you are interested in learning about:
Please view the Rack Safety 101 Webinar to learn more about these topics. |
ANSI MH16.3-2016: Specification For The Design, Testing And Utilization Of Industrial Steel Cantilevered Storage Racks
ANSI MH16.1-2021, Design, Testing, and Utilization of Industrial Storage Racks
Considerations for the Planning and Use of Industrial Steel Storage Racks-2021
Guideline for the Assessment and Repair or Replacement of Damaged Rack-2020
Specification for the Design Testing and Utilization of Welded Wire Rack Decking - ANSI MH26.2 2017
ANSI MH32.1-2018 - Stairs, Ladders, and Open-Edge Guards for Use with Material Handling Structures
California Strong Motion Instrumentation of Storage Racks Project
RMI Seismic Instrumentation Candidate Form
Earthquake Shaking Potential for California
Kelsey Kempes, Bradley University
Daniel Clapp Memorial Scholarship Sponsored by RMI has been awarded to Kelsey Kempes. Kelsey is a junior Industrial Engineering student at Bradley University.
She is actively involved in the Bradley APICS group and the Society of Women Engineers.
Maya Schrof, University of Alabama
RMI Honor Scholarship Sponsored by ASG has been awarded to Maya Schrof. Maya is a junior mechanical engineering student at The University of Alabama.
She serves as the Secretary for the campus Society of Women Engineers.
Katelyn Supra, Auburn University
RMI Honor Scholarship Sponsored by ASG has been awarded to Katelyn Supra. Katelyn is a junior Industrial Engineering student at Auburn University. She is minoring in Information Management Systems.
Marina Ackerman, Michigan State University
RMI Honor Scholarship has been awarded to Marina Ackerman. Marina is a senior Supply Chain Management student at Michigan State University.
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Executive Members manufacture and control the structural design and manufacture of industrial steel storage rack. Executive Members can participate in all RMI membership activities. |
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General Members manufacture and control the structural design and manufacture of industrial steel storage rack. General Members have limited participation in RMI membership activities. |
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Associate Members include manufacturers of structures or structural components of the following types: Portable Racks designed to stack, Pallet Stacking Frames, or Structural Rack Decking. Associate Members also include manufacturers of rack repair and safety components for industrial steel storage rack. Associate Members have limited participation in RMI membership activities. |
| ProMat DX: RMI of MHI presents: Planning Your Rack System - Traditional and E-Commerce As ecommerce becomes the norm in warehousing and distribution, the need to adapt storage and retrieval systems is imminent. RMI industry experts will share how rack system designs are changing to meet the requirements in the ecommerce world. |
| ProMat DX: RMI of MHI presents: Storage Rack Safety 101 The safe use of a storage rack system is key to the productivity of a warehouse. We discuss the resources available from the Rack Manufacturers Institute that can be used to design and implement a safe rack system. We discuss the inspections necessary in maintaining a safe rack system. We discuss how to assess rack damage and how to make a repair or replace decision. |
| Material properties of cold-formed steel under subzero temperatures Cold-formed steel (CFS) structures are becoming increasingly prominent in many construction scenarios because of its distinct advantages, which includes light-weight, easy and low cost for stacking, transportation, and construction. |
| Warehouse Fire Sprinkler Codes and Impact on Storage Racks Warehouse fire statistics and insurance losses will set background for discussion. Pertinent national codes and standards will be identified for use in designing of sprinkler protection along with the permitting process and key personnel roles. Certain rules are followed in the protection scheme process: what is stored (commodity); how is it stored (density or racking type) and how high is it stored. Special cases will be reviewed involving unique products storage or environmental constraints. |
| RMI of MHI presents: Planning Your Rack System - Traditional and E-Commerce As ecommerce becomes the norm in warehousing and distribution, the need to adapt storage and retrieval systems is imminent. RMI industry experts will share how rack system designs are changing to meet the requirements in the ecommerce world. |
| RMI of MHI presents: Storage Rack Safety 101 The safe use of a storage rack system is key to the productivity of a warehouse. We discuss the resources available from the Rack Manufacturers Institute that can be used to design and implement a safe rack system. We discuss the inspections necessary in maintaining a safe rack system. We discuss how to assess rack damage and how to make a repair or replace decision. |
| Considerations for the Planning and Use of Industrial Steel Storage Racks The objective of this seminar is to expose participants to the latest racking technologies available and how to make the best assessment for their facility. |
| Resources and Frequently Asked Questions The objective of this seminar is to provide information about the Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI), provide highlights from the storage rack specification, and to review important Frequently Asked Questions |
RMI Managing Executive
Anna Harreveld
aharreveld[at]mhi[dot]org
704-676-1190
Leadership
President
John Krummel
Advance Storage Products
Vice President
Paul Neal
UNARCO Material Handling, Inc.
Secretary
Nelson Cantillo
Tri-Boro Storage Products
Treasurer
Ryan Young
Husky Rack & Wire
