SEMA Approved cantilever racking inspectors Tamworth
Expert Cantilever Racking Inspections
Get your cantilever racking checked in Tamworth by experts.
Our SEMA-approved inspectors keep your site safe, compliant and operational with HSE & PUWER regulations.
Stay compliant with HSE, SEMA and auditor requirements in Tamworth.
We deliver professional inspections to maintain safety and compliance on your site.
Cantilever racks are typically used to store long-length and bulky materials that are not suited to standard pallet racking, such as timber, steel, piping and sheet products. For businesses in Tamworth, keeping these systems in safe working condition is key to meeting compliance requirements and avoiding risk.
Because cantilever racks are often subjected to larger loads and higher impact risks, the potential for serious damage can be greater 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 escalate.
Throughout the inspection, our inspector will assess your racking system in detail to help keep your site safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. With years of hands-on experience, we can also offer guidance on damage prevention to minimise ongoing risks, helping your business avoid unnecessary downtime and loss of revenue.
The Importance of Regular Cantilever Racking Inspections
- Annual Inspections: Advised in line with HSG76 and PUWER, annual checks confirm your racking is suitable for continued use.
- Minimise Downtime: Identifying issues early helps prevent disruption and costly repairs.
- Protect Your Workforce: Support a safer workplace and reduce the risk of accidents.
Why Businesses Choose Us
- Specialist Knowledge: Experienced in inspecting heavy-duty cantilever systems.
- Experienced Inspectors: Our team has in-depth experience with leading racking brands, including Stakapal, Wickens, Space Productiv, Prodek, and Ohra.
- SEMA Approved Inspector Accreditation: Work undertaken to the highest industry standards.
- Custom Solutions: Solutions designed around your specific site requirements.
What to expect from your cantilever racking inspection:
Once your cantilever racking inspection in Tamworth has been carried out, you will receive a comprehensive report with practical recommendations to rectify any identified risks. 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 Tamworth
Equip your team in Tamworth and across Staffordshire 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 give your team a clear understanding of safe cantilever racking operation and maintenance.
What the Training Covers:
- Understanding cantilever racking design and load capacities.
- Recognising damage indicators in accordance with SEMA standards.
- Performing regular internal inspections following SEMA, HSG76 and PUWER REGULATIONS.
- Practical training to support real-world implementation.
- Understanding workplace safety standards and regulations.
- Essential cantilever racking inspection checklists and tools required.
- Tailored to your site requirements.
- Successful candidates are certified for 3 years to perform in-house PRRS racking inspections.
Our cantilever racking training is delivered by skilled and experienced instructors 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.
Racking Manufacturers We Commonly Inspect
Cantilever Racking Inspections FAQs
Why do I need to have a cantilever racking inspection in Tamworth?
Racking and storage equipment is governed by PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) and is recommended to be checked at least annually by a suitably trained individual, with a SEMA-approved inspector meeting 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 help ensure that your racking has been installed correctly in line with manufacturer guidance, has clear 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
- 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 identified issues and required corrective actions
- Helping you achieve and maintain compliance with Health and Safety legislation and PUWER
- Check that your racking installation has been installed to the manufacturer’s specifications
- Confirm load notices are correct and relevant to your current setup
- Highlight areas prone to recurring damage helping prevent the need for replacement components
- Evaluate pallet condition and load suitability on site
- Provide advice on racking-related health and safety matters to keep you compliant
- Provide a detailed specification of your storage equipment
- Detailed post-inspection debrief with clear guidance and access to findings
Aren’t all Tamworth racking inspectors SEMA approved anyway?
The answer is no.
It is important to ask for the inspector’s SARI accreditation number, which is a unique identification number assigned to each SEMA-approved inspector. This should also be visible on your racking inspection report.
In addition, there are PUWER racking inspectors who offer damage report-only inspections. Our concern with this approach is questionable 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 settle for a basic overview when you can receive a complete assessment from a competent inspector?
Are annual racking inspections enough?
Racking inspections should be carried out at least once per year, as well as when racking systems have been relocated or altered.
Where repairs or installations have been completed by non-SEMA-approved installers (SEIRS), it is best practice that a full inspection is carried out before the system is put back into use to ensure it has been installed or repaired correctly.
As well as professional annual checks, routine internal checks should take place by trained personnel at frequent intervals throughout the year.
Personnel responsible should complete racking awareness training and have a certified level of competence. They can then carry out your internal inspections, which should be documented to satisfy compliance and auditing standards.
Will we receive advice after the inspection is completed?
We pride ourselves on delivering strong aftercare support, and over time have built long-standing relationships across the UK.
We are always on hand to offer help and guidance to ensure you remain one step ahead of all things rack-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 remedial actions 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 three decades, gaining valuable experience while helping businesses across the UK.
From there, we established our own company 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 be the best we can be.
We are committed to the following:
- In-house SEMA Approved Racking Inspectors (SARI)
- Detailed yet clear inspection reports
- Prompt notification of critical issues, with RED risk reports issued when necessary
- Fully independent inspections with no conflict of interest
- All inspections conducted to SEMA guidelines
- Guidance on preventing future damage
- Verifying installation and usage meets manufacturer guidelines
- Ongoing support available after your inspection