SEMA Approved cantilever racking inspectors Gloucester
Expert Cantilever Racking Inspections
Arrange a professional cantilever racking inspection in Gloucester.
Our experienced inspectors provide clear reports and actionable recommendations with HSE & PUWER regulations.
Meet HSE, SEMA and auditor standards for cantilever racking in Gloucester.
Our inspections help protect your site, staff and operations while ensuring full compliance.
Cantilever racking is commonly used to store oversized, heavy or irregular items that cannot be stored in standard pallet racking, such as sheet materials, timber, pipes, and other oversized goods. For businesses in Gloucester, maintaining these systems correctly is essential to maintaining compliance and operational efficiency.
Due to the heavier loads and increased impact risks associated with cantilever racking, 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 recommend preventative actions to minimise ongoing risks, helping your business avoid unnecessary downtime and loss of revenue.
The Importance of Regular Cantilever Racking Inspections
- Annual Inspections: A key requirement referenced within HSG76 and PUWER, annual inspections help ensure your cantilever racking remains safe and compliant.
- Minimise Downtime: Early detection reduces the risk of disruption and operational delays.
- Protect Your Workforce: Support a safer workplace and protect staff from potential hazards.
Why Work With UK Rack Inspection?
- Specialist Knowledge: We inspect cantilever racking systems across a wide range of industries.
- Experienced Inspectors: Our team has in-depth experience with leading racking brands, including Stakapal, Wickens, Space Productiv, Prodek, and Ohra.
- SEMA Approved Inspector Accreditation: Inspections completed in line with SEMA standards.
- Custom Solutions: Solutions designed around your specific site requirements.
What you can expect from our cantilever racking inspection:
Following your cantilever racking inspection in Gloucester, you will receive a fully documented report with clear recommendations to rectify any issues found. Our thorough cantilever racking audit will cover, but not be limited to:
- 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 Gloucester
Equip your team in Gloucester and across Gloucestershire with the skills to perform regular, in-house cantilever racking inspections with our tailored Rack Inspection Training Courses.
Designed to meet industry standards, these courses ensure your team understands safe cantilever racking management and upkeep.
Course Content Overview:
- Understanding cantilever racking design and load capacities.
- Recognising damage indicators in accordance with SEMA standards.
- Carrying out routine in-house inspections in line with SEMA, HSG76 and PUWER REGULATIONS.
- Hands-on exercises based on real warehouse scenarios.
- Health and safety practices and regulations.
- Key inspection checklists and required tools for cantilever racking.
- Tailored to your site requirements.
- 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 bring together practical experience and technical understanding.
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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 Gloucester?
Racking and storage equipment falls under PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) and is advised to be inspected at least annually by a suitably trained individual, with a SEMA-approved inspector meeting this requirement.
HSE documentation also supports this recommendation, 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 clear weight loading information displayed, is correct and being used correctly for its current application, and is in a fit state for continued use.
What are the benefits of using a SEMA approved inspector?
- Ensuring your storage equipment is suitable and fit for purpose
- HSE-recognised approved inspectors
- We carry out an in-depth inspection process to provide you with a fully detailed report with identified issues and required corrective actions
- Enable you to achieve and maintain compliance with regard to Health and Safety legislation & PUWER regulations
- Confirm your racking installation meets manufacturer specifications
- Confirm load notices are correct and relevant to your current setup
- Provide advice on areas showing repeated damage capturing issues before replacement components are required
- Check pallets and loads are suitable for your racking system
- Offer guidance on rack-related health and safety issues, keeping you up to date with regulations
- Deliver a full breakdown of your racking system specifications
- Complete client debrief after the inspection with guidance and findings explained
Aren’t all Gloucester racking inspectors SEMA approved anyway?
No, this is not the case.
Our advice is always to ask for the inspector’s SARI number, which is a recognised identifier assigned to each SEMA-approved inspector. This should be included on your racking inspection report.
In addition, there are PUWER racking inspectors who offer damage report-only inspections. This type of inspection can lead to gaps in compliance, as key structural and safety issues may not be identified.
In our opinion, if you are looking for a racking inspector, why settle for a basic overview when you can receive a comprehensive inspection from a competent inspector?
Is one racking inspection per year sufficient?
A racking inspection should be undertaken on an annual basis, and also when racking systems have been moved or reconfigured.
Where repairs or installations have been completed by non-SEMA-approved installers (SEIRS), it is recommended that a thorough assessment is carried out before the system is returned to operation to ensure it has been completed in line with requirements.
As well as professional annual checks, internal inspections should be conducted by qualified team members at set intervals throughout the year.
Personnel responsible should complete racking awareness training and have a recognised certification. They can then perform your internal inspections, which should be recorded to satisfy auditor requirements and HSE expectations.
Do you offer post-inspection support and recommendations?
Providing ongoing support after the inspection is a key part of our service, and as a result have built trusted partnerships nationwide.
Our team is available to provide ongoing support and advice to ensure you remain fully informed of all things racking safety and compliance related.
Although we operate as a fully independent inspection company, we do have trusted contacts within the storage industry, all of whom are certified SEMA members offering repairs and installations.
This information can be provided upon request 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 over 30 years, gaining valuable experience while helping businesses across the UK.
We created UK Rack Inspection to deliver a higher standard of service to offer a next-level service we believe is essential for our customers. Our experience has given us insight into what it takes to operate at the highest standard.
We are committed to the following:
- Accredited in-house SEMA Approved Inspectors (SARI)
- Straightforward, easy-to-understand reporting
- Prompt notification of critical issues, with RED risk reports issued when necessary
- Independent SEMA inspectors to avoid conflicts of interest
- All inspections conducted to SEMA guidelines
- Guidance on preventing future damage
- Verifying installation and usage meets manufacturer guidelines
- Continued assistance following your inspection