Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a racking inspection?

• If you are an owner or user of a racking system, then the answer is YES. You will need a racking inspection from a SEMA approved racking inspector at least once a year and regular internal racking inspections from competent staff. This is HSE’s advice as outlined in HSG76 Warehousing and storage: a guide to health and safety. It’s not legally binding, but following the advice in this document means that “you will normally be doing enough to comply with the law”.

Who are SEMA?

• SEMA (Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association) is the leading British Trade Association for the Storage Equipment Industry. We proudly represent the warehouse and storage sector in the HSE committee, advocating for safety and excellence in storage equipment standards.