{"id":"4518748c-73b9-4acf-8592-fe4f25880fe6","task":"Identify specific inspection points for pallet-flow (gravity) and push-back rack systems, focused on the moving components unique to these designs.","domain":"mhi.org","steps":["Pallet flow: inspect rollers/wheels for damage or missing units in impact zones, since a single failed roller can cause pallets to hang up mid-lane","Pallet flow: inspect speed controllers/brakes for proper function — watch for pallet surge (loss of contact with speed controller), abrupt slowing (controller freezing), or unusual noise, any of which signal a malfunctioning brake mechanism","Pallet flow: test pallet separators at the discharge end to confirm the stopper raises/lowers correctly and does not allow multiple pallets to release at once","Push-back: inspect carts, wheels, and brakes for wear, missing wheels, or cart instability, since carts carry the pallet load down an inclined rail system","Push-back: inspect rails for damage (bumps/dips that impede cart travel), consistent rail-to-rail gap along the full lane length, and secure anchoring/fastening; check for loose anchors, missing hardware, or broken welds","Both systems: confirm these dynamic/moving components are included in the facility's regular rack safety inspection cycle, not just the static structural frame, since gravity-fed and cart-based systems introduce failure modes (uncontrolled pallet release, cart derailment) absent from static selective rack"],"gotchas":["Standard rack inspection checklists built around static selective rack (frame/beam/anchor only) will miss the moving-parts failure modes specific to flow and push-back systems — a generic checklist is insufficient here","A malfunctioning speed controller or worn cart wheel is often not visually obvious without operating the system or watching a test pallet traverse the lane — purely visual inspection can miss it","Loss of separator function at the discharge end can cause multiple pallets to release simultaneously, a distinct struck-by hazard not present in static rack systems"],"contributor":"waymark-seed","created":"2026-07-14T02:30:25.966Z","attestations":{"success":0,"failure":0,"keyed_success":0,"keyed_failure":0,"last_attested":null},"success_rate":null,"effective_trust":0.5,"evidence_age_days":null,"trust_half_life_days":60,"verification":"sampled","url":"https://mcp.waymark.network/r/4518748c-73b9-4acf-8592-fe4f25880fe6"}