Racking Inspections

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Annual Racking Inspections - SEMA Approved Racking Inspectors

At A-Z Rack Inspections Ltd, we specialise in comprehensive racking inspection services to help businesses maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient warehouse environment. Our SEMA Approved Racking Inspectors (SARIs) provide expert assessments to ensure your storage systems meet HSE, PUWER, and SEMA standards.

With over 25 years of industry experience, we offer nationwide racking inspections for warehouses, distribution centres, retail storage, and industrial facilities. Whether you operate a single-site warehouse or a multi-site operation, we deliver thorough, pallet racking inspections and cantilever racking inspections to protect your business, employees, and assets.

Damaged or unsafe racking can pose a serious risk to your personnel and organisation. A failure in your warehouse racking systems can lead to significant disruptions in your operations, causing costly downtime and safety hazards.

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Why Racking Inspections Are Essential

Warehouse racking systems are subject to daily wear and tear, forklift impacts, and heavy loads. If not properly maintained, damaged or overloaded racking can lead to:

🚨 Racking collapses.
🚨 Non-compliance with HSE & PUWER regulations.
🚨 Increased repair costs.

A professional racking inspection ensures that any damage is identified early, preventing costly repairs and ensuring ongoing safety and compliance.

Our Racking Inspection Services

We provide comprehensive racking inspections for all storage systems, including:

✔ Pallet Racking Inspections – Ensuring your adjustable pallet racking, drive-in racking, mobile racking or narrow aisle racking are structurally sound.
✔ Cantilever Racking Inspections – Checking for load-bearing issues, stability concerns, and compliance with safety standards.
✔ Multi-Site Racking Inspections – Coordinating inspections across multiple warehouse locations for consistency and compliance.

Our inspections include:

📌 Full damage inspection of uprights, beams, baseplates, bracing, and fixings.
📌 Load capacity checks to prevent overloading risks.
📌 SEMA RAG (Red, Amber, Green) risk classification to prioritise corrective actions.
📌 Detailed written inspection reports with compliance recommendations.

Racking Compliance: HSE, PUWER & SEMA Guidelines

Under HSG76: Warehousing & Storage – A Guide to Health & Safety, businesses must:

✅ Conduct annual racking inspections by a SEMA Approved Racking Inspector (SARI).
✅ Perform weekly or monthly visual inspections by a Person Responsible for Racking Safety (PRRS).
✅ Take immediate action on any identified safety risks.

What Happens If You Don't Comply?

🚨 HSE Fines & Legal Action – Failure to meet racking inspection requirements can result in penalties.
🚨 Increased Risk of Warehouse Accidents – Compromised racking may collapse, leading to injuries and stock loss.
🚨 Insurance Claim Rejections – If an accident occurs and your racking was not properly inspected, your insurance may not cover damages.

Ensure compliance with PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998) and SEMA guidelines with our expert racking inspection services.

Our Racking Inspection Process

🔍 Step 1: Pre-Inspection Consultation
We assess your warehouse layout, racking type, and operational risks to tailor the inspection to your needs.

🔍 Step 2: Full Racking Inspection
Our SEMA Approved Inspectors conduct a detailed on-site assessment, checking for:
✔ Bent or damaged uprights
✔ Missing or loose safety pins
✔ Overloaded beams
✔ Baseplate and floor anchoring issues
✔ Structural integrity of bracing and fixings

🔍 Step 3: SEMA RAG Risk Classification
We categorise damage using the SEMA Red, Amber, Green (RAG) system:
🟥 Red Risk – Immediate danger. Unload and isolate racking until repairs are made.
🟠 Amber Risk – Requires corrective action within 4 weeks.
🟢 Green Risk – Minor damage, to be monitored during future inspections.

🔍 Step 4: Post-Inspection Report & Recommendations
We provide a detailed inspection report, outlining risks and necessary remedial actions.

Why Choose A-Z Rack Inspections

At A-Z Rack Inspections Ltd, we are dedicated to ensuring warehouse safety, compliance, and efficiency through expert racking inspections. With over 25 years of industry experience, we offer independent racking inspections tailored to meet the highest safety standards. Here’s why businesses across the UK trust us:

Racking Safety Training

In addition to expert racking inspections, we offer on-site racking training courses for warehouse teams. Our Racking Safety Awareness Training helps:

✔ Train your PRRS to conduct internal inspections correctly.
✔ Educate staff on best practices for handling racking safely.
✔ Reduce warehouse risks by improving safety awareness.

Pallet Racking Manufacturers That We Inspect:

• Dexion

• Mecalux

• Link 51

• Apex

• AR Racking

• RediRack

• PolyPal

• Esmena

• Sperrin

• Hilo

• PSS

• SSI Schaffer

• Stakepal

• Stow