How to Pass a Warehouse Safety Audit? (Canada)
- Westbow Systems
- Jun 27
- 2 min read
Failing a Warehouse Safety Audit? Start with Your Storage
If you're running a warehouse in Western Canada, you already know that safety audits are essential. And when those audits reveal risks, the culprit is often your storage systems. Aged racking, improvised shelving, and disorganized layouts can all lead to non-compliance and unnecessary danger.
Westbow Systems offers expert solutions that help you transform audit risk into compliance readiness. Whether you need pre-audit inspections or a complete racking overhaul, our approach is tailored, efficient, and safety-first.
What Canadian Safety Auditors Look For
Under OHSA and provincial regulations, inspectors focus heavily on the condition of your storage infrastructure. Common failures include:
Overloaded or damaged racking
Rusted beams or unsupported shelving
Blocked egress routes due to poor layout
Missing or unreadable load signage
Untrained staff operating near unsafe structures
Common Storage Risks, and How Westbow Fixes Them
Many non-compliant systems are outdated, modified in-house over time, or poorly matched to current operational needs. This leads to:
Structural weaknesses and fatigue
Non-standard rack configurations
Unaddressed damage from forklifts or overloading
Westbow Systems addresses these issues with professional-grade storage solutions built to Canadian safety standards.
Westbow Solutions That Support Audit Readiness
Professional Rack Inspections
Westbow provides certified rack inspection services to identify safety issues before an auditor does. Our team evaluates your systems based on specification compliance and operational use.
Engineered Racking Systems
If your existing setup is outdated or damaged, we supply and install pallet racking and industrial shelving designed for strength, load integrity, and longevity.
Load Signage and Labeling
We include permanent, compliant load signage with every installation, solving one of the most common audit failures—missing or illegible capacity markers.
Layout Design and Optimization
Westbow offers warehouse layout and redesign services to improve traffic flow, meet fire code standards, and reduce risk. Whether you're retrofitting an existing facility or building new, we help you plan it right.
Mezzanine and Vertical Storage Systems
To maximize space safely, we design and install custom mezzanines, vertical shelving, and modular storage systems that improve accessibility and reduce strain-related injuries.
Storage Training and Support
We deliver on-site training on safe use and inspection of our storage systems to ensure your team stays informed and compliant after installation.
Upgrade Now, Before the Next Audit
Passing a safety audit in Canada means having the right systems in place, and the right partner to guide you. Westbow Systems specializes in delivering spec-compliant, audit-ready storage solutions for warehouses across Western Canada.
Whether you’re dealing with aging pallet racking, space constraints, or upcoming safety inspections, we’re ready to help.
