SEMA Approved cantilever racking inspectors Stourbridge
Expert Cantilever Racking Inspections
Get your cantilever racking checked in Stourbridge by experts.
Our experienced inspectors keep your site safe, compliant and operational with HSE & PUWER requirements.
Ensure your cantilever racking in Stourbridge meets all HSE, SEMA and audit requirements.
Our expert cantilever racking inspections keep your site safe and compliant.
Cantilever racking is commonly used to store longer, heavier, or more awkward loads that don’t fit within standard pallet racking, such as sheet materials, timber, pipes, and other oversized goods. For businesses in Stourbridge, keeping these systems in safe working condition is essential to meeting compliance requirements and avoiding risk.
Due to the heavier loads and increased impact risks associated with cantilever racking, the likelihood of structural issues rises if damage is left unchecked. Our SEMA-approved cantilever racking inspectors perform in-depth evaluations to spot defects, flag risks, and make you aware of any concerns before they lead to failure.
As part of the inspection process, our inspector will review your cantilever racks comprehensively to help keep your site safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. With in-depth sector knowledge, we can also recommend preventative actions to help avoid repeat issues, helping your business minimise disruption and protect revenue.
Why Cantilever Racking Inspections Are Important
- Annual Inspections: Advised in line with HSG76 and PUWER, annual checks confirm your racking is suitable for continued use.
- Minimise Downtime: Spotting problems early helps avoid costly downtime and costly repairs.
- Protect Your Workforce: Maintain a safe working environment and protect staff from potential hazards.
Why Choose Us?
- Cantilever Racking Expertise: 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: Inspections completed in line with SEMA standards.
- Custom Solutions: Solutions designed around your specific site requirements.
What’s included in your cantilever racking inspection:
After your cantilever racking inspection is completed in Stourbridge, you will receive a detailed report with clear recommendations to rectify any areas of concern. Our comprehensive 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 Stourbridge
Give your team in Stourbridge, West Midlands 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 provide your staff with the knowledge of safe cantilever racking operation and maintenance.
Course Content Overview:
- Overview of cantilever racking design and load-bearing principles.
- 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.
- Essential cantilever racking inspection checklists and tools required.
- Adapted to suit your specific site setup.
- Delegates receive 3-year certification to undertake PRRS (Person Responsible for Rack Safety) inspections.
Our cantilever racking training is delivered by skilled and experienced instructors 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 Stourbridge?
Racking and storage equipment is governed by PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) and is expected to be inspected at least annually by a technically competent person, something a SEMA-approved inspector is qualified to carry out.
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?
- 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 clear locations and recommended remedial actions
- Supporting your business in meeting Health & Safety and PUWER requirements
- Confirm your racking installation meets manufacturer specifications
- Confirm load notices are correct and relevant to your current setup
- Offer guidance on areas that may be showing signs of repetitive damage capturing issues before replacement components are required
- Assess the pallet and pallet load suitability on site
- Keep you informed on racking safety regulations and best practices
- Provide a detailed specification of your storage equipment
- Detailed post-inspection debrief with clear guidance and access to findings
Aren’t all Stourbridge racking inspectors SEMA approved anyway?
The answer is no.
It is important to ask for the inspector’s SARI accreditation number, which is an individual ID 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. This type of inspection can lead to gaps in compliance, as important installation checks and health and safety issues may be missed.
From our perspective, if you are looking for a racking inspector, why accept a surface-level inspection when you can receive a complete assessment from a competent inspector?
Are yearly racking inspections all that’s required?
Racking inspections should be carried out at least once per year, as well as when racking systems have been moved 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 put back into use to ensure it has been built to the correct standard.
As well as professional annual checks, in-house inspections should also be carried out by qualified team members at frequent intervals throughout the year.
These individuals should attend a racking awareness course and have a proven level of competency. They can then undertake your internal inspections, which should be recorded to satisfy compliance and auditing standards.
Do you offer post-inspection support and recommendations?
We strive to offer a great aftercare service to our customers, and as a result have built trusted partnerships across the UK.
We are always on hand to offer help and guidance to ensure you remain one step ahead of all things related to your storage systems.
While we remain completely independent as an inspection provider, we do have trusted contacts within the storage industry, all of whom are recognised SEMA-accredited providers offering installation and remedial works.
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 been 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 next-level 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.
What you can expect from us:
- In-house SEMA Approved Racking Inspectors (SARI)
- Detailed yet clear inspection reports
- Clear communication of urgent risks, supported by RED risk reports when needed
- Independent SEMA inspectors to avoid conflicts of interest
- All inspections conducted to SEMA guidelines
- Damage prevention advice where required
- Confirming racking complies with manufacturer specifications
- Support and guidance available post-inspection