Safety Netting for Pallet Racks

Project Overview: Addressing Overhead Safety Hazards

Compass Canteen operates a high-volume warehouse environment with tall pallet rack systems that posed a growing safety risk. Employees raised concerns about loose items—such as pallet fragments and unsecured boxes—falling from elevated storage levels into active work areas below. The client needed a proactive solution to protect personnel, meet OSHA standards, and avoid costly accidents or product damage.

The Challenge: Managing Vertical Storage Risks

High-density vertical storage often introduces hazards from overhanging or improperly stored items. At Compass Canteen, the back side of several pallet rack rows faced pedestrian walkways and staging zones—areas where even minor falling debris could create serious risk.

Key concerns included:

• Lack of containment for small loose items on upper racks

• The potential for push-through incidents from aggressive forklift loading

• Exposure of walkways and high-traffic zones to overhead storage hazards

Compass Canteen sought a solution that could be quickly deployed, OSHA-compliant, and easy to maintain over time.

Our Solution: Carron Safety Netting + Professional Installation

WSH designed a tailored fall-prevention strategy using Carron safety netting systems. As an authorized Carron distributor, WSH recommended and installed high-strength netting on the backs of select pallet rack aisles. These netting systems were tensioned to ensure durability and long-term performance in an active warehouse environment.

Our project team:

• Assessed and measured each rack section to ensure a precise fit

• Selected netting rated for industrial applications and compliant with OSHA recommendations

• Installed systems without disrupting daily operations

• Provided a walk-through on long-term maintenance best practices

The solution offered flexibility to expand coverage as Compass Canteen scales operations.

The Result: Improved Safety and Peace of Mind

Post-installation, Compass Canteen reported an immediate improvement in warehouse safety and confidence among warehouse staff. The safety netting successfully prevents unsecured items from falling or being pushed through to the back side of racks. More importantly, the client achieved OSHA compliance and proactively addressed a growing risk area.

Need to Contain Falling Items in Your Warehouse?

Western Storage & Handling provides engineered fall-prevention solutions including pallet rack netting, rack backs, and containment systems—custom fit and professionally installed. Request a free consultation to protect your warehouse team and inventory.