Pallet Rack Guards and Warehouse Safety Systems in Ohio

SAFETY FIRST! Pallet rack guards and warehouse safety systems help protect employees, inventory, and equipment from falling loads and aisle hazards. In busy warehouse environments, unsecured pallets, overhanging product, and improper placement can lead to serious safety risks.

Midwest Material Handling supplies pallet rack guards throughout Ohio for warehouses and distribution centers, including wire rack backs, safety netting, pallet stop beams, load backstops, and rack-mounted security enclosures. These safety solutions improve compliance, reduce damage, and create safer work areas without interfering with normal rack operation. New and used options are available to fit a wide range of layouts and budgets.

Wire Rack Guards & Rack Guarding Systems

Wire rack guards are one of the most effective ways to protect walk aisles and work areas behind pallet racking. These rigid rack guarding systems prevent pallets, cartons, and loose materials from falling into traffic zones while still allowing visibility, airflow, and light through the rack system.

Demand for pallet rack guarding has increased as warehouse safety standards continue to evolve. Once considered optional, wire rack guards are now a commonly specified solution for facilities looking to reduce risk and improve compliance.

Our wire rack guards are constructed from heavy-duty 8-gauge welded wire mesh with a 2” × 2” pattern. Each panel is welded into a reinforced angle frame to provide strength and rigidity. Guards bolt directly to the rear pallet rack uprights for a secure, permanent installation.

Multiple offset depths are available to accommodate pallet overhang beyond the rear beams, allowing pallets to be placed correctly while maintaining full containment.

Standard in-stock sizes include:
3’ × 8’, 3’ × 9’, 3’ × 10’, 3’ × 12’
4’ × 8’, 4’ × 9’, 4’ × 10’, 4’ × 12’
5’ × 8’, 5’ × 9’, 5’ × 10’, 5’ × 12’

Available offset lengths (four required per panel):
Flush, 4”, 6”, 8”, 10”, and 12”

Pallet Rack Safety Netting Systems

Pallet rack safety netting provides flexible containment where rigid guards may not be required or practical. Safety netting systems are commonly used in pick modules, mixed-load storage areas, in busy warehouse and distribution center environments and high-traffic warehouse environments where product stability varies.

These modular systems mount quickly to existing pallet racking with no modification or retrofit required. High visibility makes inspections easy, and components can be removed or reconfigured as layouts change.

Standard safety netting features include:

• Fast installation and removal

• No rack modification required

• Standard sizes for 8’, 8.5’, 9’, 10’, and 12’ bays

• Net height of 60 inches

• Assembly break strength rated at 1,600 lbs

• Knotless mesh measuring 1.97” × 1.97”

• Four sewn-in corner hooks per net

Safety netting is an effective solution for preventing falling product while maintaining operational flexibility.

Load Backstop Beams

Load backstop beams help prevent pallets from being pushed off the rear of pallet racks during placement. By limiting rear pallet movement, these beams reduce the risk of falling loads and improve overall rack safety in aisles and work areas.

Backstop beams do not support load weight. Instead, they act as a positioning control to encourage proper pallet placement on rack beams. Many facilities use load backstops alongside wire rack guards or safety netting as part of a layered rack safety strategy.

Learn more about available load backstop beam sizes, offsets, and configurations on our Pallet Rack Accessories page.

Pallet Rack Load Stop Brackets

Pallet rack load stop brackets provide another method for controlling pallet placement across multiple bays. These systems can span several bays and adapt to different bay widths using standard pallet rack beams, strut channel, or slotted vertical beams.

Food storage and distribution facilities often rely on load stop systems because consistent pallet alignment helps maintain required clearances for rodent traps, fire codes, and longitudinal flue space.

Load stop brackets help:

• Reduce forklift and pallet jack damage

• Improve pallet alignment within bays

• Maintain required flue space for fire code compliance

• Support sanitation and food storage regulations

• Reduce the risk of pallets falling from racks

Pallet Rack Security Enclosures

Pallet rack security enclosures provide controlled access to pallet rack areas while helping prevent unauthorized entry and accidental contact with stored materials. When installed within rack rows, enclosures function as a form of guarding by separating personnel from inventory and reducing exposure to falling or shifting loads.

These modular systems integrate directly with existing pallet racking and are commonly used to secure high-value, regulated, or restricted materials while maintaining visibility and airflow. Security enclosures are often used alongside rack guards and safety netting as part of a comprehensive warehouse safety strategy.

Get Help Selecting the Right Pallet Rack Guards

Choosing the right pallet rack guards depends on your rack layout, pallet size, load type, and traffic patterns. Our team works with warehouses across Ohio to evaluate safety risks and recommend guarding solutions that fit your operation.

Whether you need wire rack backs, safety netting, load backstops, or controlled-access guarding, Midwest Material Handling can help you select the right system and ensure proper fit and installation.

Contact us today to request pricing, availability, or expert guidance on pallet rack guards and warehouse safety systems in Ohio.

Why Choose Midwest Material Handling?

Midwest Material Handling has decades of experience helping warehouses across Ohio improve safety, efficiency, and rack performance. Our team understands how pallet rack guards and warehouse safety systems perform in real-world environments — not just on paper.

We provide both new and used rack safety solutions and help customers select the right products based on layout, load requirements, and operational needs. From quick-ship items to custom safety configurations, we focus on practical solutions that protect people, inventory, and facilities.

When you work with Midwest Material Handling, you get knowledgeable guidance, reliable products, and responsive local support throughout Ohio.

Related Pallet Rack Safety & Storage Solutions

Looking for additional pallet rack components or protection options? Explore these related solutions:

• Pallet Rack Accessories

• Pallet Rack Uprights

• Pallet Rack Beams

• Wire Decking

• Pallet Rack Installation Services

These products work together to improve warehouse safety, organization, and long-term rack performance.