SEMA Approved cantilever racking inspectors Droitwich
Expert Cantilever Racking Inspections
Book your cantilever racking inspection in Droitwich today.
Our SEMA-approved inspectors help you avoid risk and maintain compliance with HSE & PUWER regulations.
Stay compliant with HSE, SEMA and auditor requirements in Droitwich.
We deliver professional inspections to maintain safety and compliance on your site.
Cantilever racking is commonly used to store long-length and bulky materials that don’t fit within standard pallet racking, such as sheet materials, timber, pipes, and other oversized goods. For businesses in Droitwich, ensuring these systems remain safe is critical to safe and efficient operations.
With larger loads typically stored, cantilever racking is exposed to greater stress and risk, the likelihood of structural issues rises if issues are not identified early. Our SEMA-approved cantilever racking inspectors carry out detailed assessments to identify damage, highlight areas of concern, and ensure you are aware of any issues before they lead to failure.
During the inspection, our inspector will assess your racking system in detail to help keep your site safe, compliant and operational. With years of hands-on experience, we can also offer guidance on damage prevention to reduce the risk of future damage, helping your business minimise disruption and protect revenue.
Why Cantilever Racking Inspections Are Important
- Annual Inspections: Strongly recommended under HSG76 and PUWER, annual inspections help ensure your cantilever racking remains safe and compliant.
- Minimise Downtime: Identifying issues early helps prevent disruption and operational delays.
- Protect Your Workforce: Maintain a safe working environment and minimise injury risk.
Why Choose Us?
- Specialist Knowledge: Specialists in long-load and heavy-duty racking inspections.
- Experienced Inspectors: Our team has strong familiarity with leading racking brands, including Stakapal, Wickens, Space Productiv, Prodek, and Ohra.
- SEMA Approved Inspector Accreditation: Work undertaken to the highest industry standards.
- Site-Specific Advice: We provide practical guidance based on your setup.
What our cantilever racking inspection covers:
Once your cantilever racking inspection in Droitwich has been carried out, you will receive a comprehensive report with practical recommendations to rectify any areas of concern. Our comprehensive cantilever racking audit will assess the following areas:
- Cantilever column conditions & structural integrity
- Cantilever arms for damages, twisting & arm levels ensuring they have not dropped below horizontal
- Bracing gate & horizontal bracing conditions, ensuring the system is able to maintain rigidity
- Cantilever bases are in a good condition to enable the racks to be sufficiently supported
- Arm retention is suitable for continued use (Arm pins, bolts or connectors to columns)
- Floor fixing bolts are sufficient & secure, keeping your system fully grounded as intended
- Load suitability, load clearances & damage prevention techniques and recommendations, ensuring your Cantilever rack system remains safe, compliant & a vital asset to your business
- Ground suitability for the even weight distribution of the racks and the safe operation for MHE operatives.
- Cantilever racking safe working loads are displayed and correct for the racking current configurations
Customers We Have Carried Out Inspections For
Cantilever Racking Inspection Training Droitwich
Give your team in Droitwich, Worcestershire the knowledge to carry out regular, in-house cantilever racking inspections with our tailored Rack Inspection Training Courses.
Built around recognised industry standards, these courses ensure your team understands safe cantilever racking operation and maintenance.
Course Content Overview:
- Understanding cantilever racking design and load capacities.
- Spotting damage and faults using SEMA damage classifications.
- Carrying out routine in-house inspections in line with SEMA, HSG76 and PUWER REGULATIONS.
- Practical exercises for real-world application.
- Key health and safety procedures and compliance requirements.
- Key inspection checklists and required tools for cantilever racking.
- Customised to match your operational needs.
- Successful candidates are certified for 3 years to perform in-house PRRS racking inspections.
All cantilever racking training sessions are delivered by our experienced professionals who offer real-world insight alongside industry expertise.
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FREE Racking Inspection Checklist No Email Required
Looking for a FREE racking inspection checklist you can use straight away? You’re in the right place.
We’ve created a simple, printable racking inspection tick sheet to help warehouse managers and safety officers carry out internal pallet racking inspections quickly and confidently. And unlike many others, we don’t ask for your email address or any personal details to download it.
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Cantilever Racking Inspections FAQs
Why do I need to have a cantilever racking inspection in Droitwich?
Racking and storage equipment is covered by PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) and is expected to be inspected at least annually by a technically competent person, with a SEMA-approved inspector meeting this requirement.
This requirement is further supported by HSE guidance, including:
- HSG76 – Warehousing and storage – A guide to health and safety
- Workplace health, safety and welfare regulations 1992
An annual racking inspection will help ensure that your racking has been installed to manufacturer specifications, has accurate weight loading information displayed, is suitable and used as intended for its current application, and is in a fit state for continued use.
What are the benefits of using a SEMA approved inspector?
- We assess the compatibility and suitability of your storage systems
- HSE-recognised approved inspectors
- We undertake comprehensive inspections, providing a fully detailed report with locations and remedial actions listed
- Supporting your business in meeting Health & Safety and PUWER requirements
- Verify your racking has been installed in line with manufacturer guidelines
- Confirm load notices are correct and relevant to your current setup
- Provide advice on areas showing repeated damage helping prevent the need for replacement components
- Assess the pallet and pallet load suitability on site
- Provide advice on racking-related health and safety matters to keep you compliant
- Give an in-depth specification of the storage equipment
- Full client debrief following the inspection, where recordings can be found and guidance given
Aren’t all Droitwich racking inspectors SEMA approved anyway?
In short, no.
Our advice is always to ask for the inspector’s SARI number, which is a unique identification number assigned to each SEMA-approved inspector. This should also be visible on your racking inspection report.
You may also come across PUWER inspectors offering damage-only reports. This type of inspection can lead to gaps in compliance, as important installation checks and health and safety issues may be missed.
In our opinion, if you are looking for a racking inspector, why choose a limited report when you can receive a complete assessment from a competent inspector?
Do you only need a racking inspection once a year?
A racking inspection should be undertaken on an annual basis, as well as when racking systems have been moved or reconfigured.
If repairs or installations are carried out by a non-SEMA-approved installer (SEIRS), it is best practice that a professional inspection is carried out before the system is used again to ensure it has been completed in line with requirements.
In addition to annual inspections, routine internal checks should take place by qualified team members at frequent intervals throughout the year.
Staff carrying out inspections should be trained through a recognised course and have a recognised certification. They can then undertake your internal inspections, which should be logged to satisfy compliance and auditing standards.
Is guidance provided following the inspection?
We pride ourselves on delivering strong aftercare support, and as a result have built trusted partnerships nationwide.
Our team is available to provide ongoing support and advice to ensure you remain one step ahead of all things racking safety and compliance related.
Although we operate as a fully independent inspection company, we do have carefully selected contacts within the storage industry, all of whom are recognised SEMA-accredited providers offering racking repairs and installation services.
Details can be supplied should you need them if you require any follow-up work after your inspection.
Why should I use UK Rack Inspection for my annual racking inspection?
The UK Rack Inspection team has been in the storage industry for three decades, gaining valuable experience while helping businesses across the UK.
We created UK Rack Inspection to deliver a higher standard of service to offer a more advanced inspection service we believe is essential for our customers. Our experience has allowed us to understand what is required to be the best we can be.
Our approach is built around:
- Accredited in-house SEMA Approved Inspectors (SARI)
- Clear and concise reporting for all clients
- Prompt notification of critical issues, with RED risk reports issued when necessary
- Impartial SEMA inspections to ensure unbiased reporting
- Full compliance with SEMA inspection standards
- Recommendations to reduce ongoing racking damage
- Ensuring racking is installed and used in line with manufacturer specifications
- Ongoing support available after your inspection