SEMA Approved cantilever racking inspectors Lichfield
Expert Cantilever Racking Inspections
Get your cantilever racking checked in Lichfield by experts.
Our qualified inspectors provide clear reports and actionable recommendations with HSE & PUWER regulations.
Stay compliant with HSE, SEMA and auditor requirements in Lichfield.
Our inspections help protect your site, staff and operations while ensuring full compliance.
Cantilever racking systems are often used to store long-length and bulky materials that cannot be stored in standard pallet racking, such as sheet materials, timber, pipes, and other oversized goods. For businesses in Lichfield, keeping these systems in safe working condition is key to safe and efficient operations.
Because cantilever racks are often subjected to larger loads and higher impact risks, the likelihood of structural issues rises if problems go unnoticed. Our qualified 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.
As part of the inspection process, our inspector will assess your racking system in detail to help keep your site safe, compliant and operational. With extensive industry experience, we can also offer guidance on damage prevention to minimise ongoing risks, helping your business minimise disruption and protect revenue.
The Importance of Having Your Cantilever Rack Inspection
- Annual Inspections: Strongly recommended under HSG76 and PUWER, these inspections ensure your racking stays safe and compliant.
- Minimise Downtime: Identifying issues early helps prevent disruption and costly repairs.
- Protect Your Workforce: Maintain a safe working environment 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 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: Advice tailored to your racking systems and operations.
What’s included in your cantilever racking inspection:
After your cantilever racking inspection is completed in Lichfield, you will receive a fully documented report with clear recommendations to rectify any issues found. Our in-depth 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 Lichfield
Equip your team in Lichfield and across Staffordshire with the skills to perform 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 management and upkeep.
What the Training Covers:
- Understanding cantilever racking design and load capacities.
- Spotting damage and faults using SEMA damage classifications.
- Performing regular internal inspections following SEMA, HSG76 and PUWER REGULATIONS.
- Hands-on exercises based on real warehouse scenarios.
- Understanding workplace safety standards 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.
Racking Manufacturers We Commonly Inspect
Cantilever Racking Inspections FAQs
Why do I need to have a cantilever racking inspection in Lichfield?
Racking and storage equipment is covered by PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) and is expected to be checked at least annually by a technically competent person, of which a SEMA-approved inspector satisfies this requirement.
HSE publications also reinforce the need for annual inspections, including:
- HSG76 – Warehousing and storage – A guide to health and safety
- Workplace health, safety and welfare regulations 1992
An annual racking inspection will ensure that your racking has been installed to manufacturer specifications, has accurate 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?
- We will ensure the compatibility and suitability of your storage equipment
- Inspections carried out by fully approved inspectors recognised by the HSE
- We carry out an in-depth inspection process to provide you with a fully detailed report with locations and remedial actions listed
- Helping you achieve and maintain compliance with Health and Safety legislation and PUWER
- Confirm your racking installation meets manufacturer specifications
- Check load notices are accurate and reflect current racking configurations
- Provide advice on areas showing repeated damage capturing issues before replacement components are required
- Check pallets and loads are suitable for your racking system
- Provide advice on racking-related health and safety matters to keep you compliant
- Give an in-depth specification of the storage equipment
- Detailed post-inspection debrief with clear guidance and access to findings
Aren’t all Lichfield racking inspectors SEMA approved anyway?
The answer is no.
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.
You may also come across PUWER inspectors offering damage-only reports. We believe this approach raises concerns around compliance, as key structural and safety issues may not be identified.
Our view is simple, if you are looking for a racking inspector, why choose a limited report when you can receive a complete assessment from a qualified inspector?
Are yearly racking inspections all that’s required?
An annual racking inspection is recommended, and also when racking systems have been relocated or altered.
Where repairs or installations have been completed by non-SEMA-approved installers (SEIRS), it is advised that a full inspection is carried out before the system is returned to operation to ensure it has been installed or repaired correctly.
Alongside yearly inspections, internal inspections should be conducted by trained personnel at set intervals throughout the year.
These individuals should attend a racking awareness course and have a recognised certification. They can then carry out your internal inspections, which should be documented to satisfy compliance and auditing standards.
Is guidance provided following the inspection?
Providing ongoing support after the inspection is a key part of our service, and through this approach have built long-standing relationships across the UK.
Our team is available to provide ongoing support and advice to ensure you remain in control of all things racking safety and compliance related.
While we remain completely independent as an inspection provider, we do have carefully selected contacts within the storage industry, all of whom are SEMA-approved professionals offering repairs and installations.
We are happy to share these details if required 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 worked in the storage industry for over 30 years, building expertise, knowledge and supporting customers across the UK.
We then set out to build something of our own to offer a superior level of service we believe is important for our customers. Our experience has given us insight into what it takes to deliver the best possible service.
We are committed to the following:
- In-house SEMA Approved Racking Inspectors (SARI)
- Straightforward, easy-to-understand reporting
- Clear communication of urgent risks, supported by RED risk reports when needed
- Independent SEMA inspectors to avoid conflicts of interest
- Inspections carried out in line with detailed SEMA standards
- Damage prevention advice where required
- Ensuring racking is installed and used in line with manufacturer specifications
- Continued assistance following your inspection