Annual Rack Safety Inspections
Protect your operation, SEMA-approved racking inspectors provide independent third-party assessments for UK & Ireland warehouse compliance.
Damaged or unsafe pallet racking or shelving presents a significant risk. Its potential for failure can have an enormous impact on a warehousing operation, with potential loss of product, endangerment of human life and ultimately penalties including heavy fines and possible imprisonment.
By ensuring you maintain the safety of your equipment in the safest possible manner you will have peace of mind you are minimising this risk and addressing your corporate obligation.
Our SEMA approved racking inspectors (SARI), provide inspections of all types of pallet racking and shelving systems to enable regular opportunities to fully examine the structure and functionality of your warehouse racking. Thorough checks not only ensure you remain compliant with workplace health and safety requirements but also provide opportunities for you to assess if you are using your space efficiently and cost effectively.
Through our team of experienced and approved SARI inspectors we offer independent third party storage racking inspections for all types of systems.
Ensure Your Racking Is Safe & Compliant!
Our Pallet Racking Inspection Service Areas
Professional SEMA-approved racking inspectors across the UK & Ireland.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. While no single law is titled “Racking Act,” inspections are mandatory under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. These regulations require all work equipment, including racking and shelving systems, to be maintained in a safe condition and inspected at regular intervals by a competent person.
According to HSE guidance (HSG76), inspections should follow a three-tier approach:
- Immediate: Reporting of damage by staff as it occurs.
- Weekly: Visual checks by a trained ‘Person Responsible for Racking Safety’ (PRRS).
- Annual: A comprehensive “Expert” inspection by a SEMA Approved Rack Inspector (SARI) at least every 12 months.
- NOTE: A Rack Safety Awareness course provides relevant training to understand
and apply the above three tier approach including:
1. Training for internal warehouse personnel to complete the internal inspections
2. Understanding the role of the PRRS and who should take on this role.
3. How to liaise with a SEMA Approved Racking Inspector (SARI) and what to expect
from the “Expert” Inspection that they complete.
A SARI is a SEMA Approved Rack Inspector. They have undergone rigorous testing by SEMA (Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association) to ensure technical competence. Using a SARI ensures your inspection is 100% independent, unbiased, and compliant with the highest industry safety standards.
Inspectors use a three-color system to categorize damage:
- Red Risk: Severe damage; unload the rack immediately and isolate it from use.
- Amber Risk: Serious damage requiring repair within 4 weeks. If not repaired, it becomes Red Risk.
- Green Risk: Minor damage within SEMA limits; monitor at the next inspection.
No. Inspections are typically carried out while the racking is loaded and the warehouse is operational. This allows the inspector to check for overloading and beam deflection under actual working conditions. We aim for zero disruption to your daily operations.
