Is Your Vehicle A Safety Concern?


IS YOUR VEHICLE A SAFETY CONCERN?

Van racking and storage is not just about payloads and profit margins. Badly loaded vehicles can be the difference between life and death. There can be a range of items in the back of any van. Simply because tools are in boxes, it doesn’t mean that they are safely stowed. Even the most benign item can become lethal in the event of a crash.
With duty of care an ongoing concern, van drivers and fleet managers need to be aware of the dangers. Similarly, employee liability insurance means that a lot of larger operators will only fit racking systems that have proven performance in crash tests.

 Poorly designed racking systems will not support the typical loads that occur in a crash. In fact, the racking can become projectile itself. While a wood racking system may feel quite sturdy when braking or driving around corners, problems can occur in the event of a crash. Wooden racking disintegrates in an accident and while many people assume the bulkhead will protect them, equipment will simply punch straight through it.

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