Home Improvement Center Fined $330K for Repeat Storage Rack Violations

A WorkSafeBC inspector issued a stop-use order for a storage rack after noticing visible damage to its cross-bracing and vertical members. He also cited the home improvement center operator for failing to post information about the rack’s rated capacity and make the manufacturer’s loading/unloading instructions readily available to workers at the site, all repeat violations. Result: $330,507 in administrative monetary penalties [Rona Inc./Rona Home Centre/Dick’s Lumber, June 30, 2022].

Action Point: Use the OHSI storage rack inspection checklist to avoid similar violations at your workplace