SEMA Approved cantilever racking inspectors Telford
Expert Cantilever Racking Inspections
Arrange a professional cantilever racking inspection in Telford.
Our experienced inspectors provide clear reports and actionable recommendations with HSE & PUWER standards.
Meet HSE, SEMA and auditor standards for cantilever racking in Telford.
Our inspections help protect your site, staff and operations while ensuring full compliance.
Cantilever racks are typically 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 Telford, ensuring these systems remain safe is essential to safe and efficient operations.
Because cantilever racks are often subjected to larger loads and higher impact risks, the risk of significant damage increases if damage is left unchecked. Our fully certified cantilever racking inspectors perform in-depth evaluations to identify damage, highlight areas of concern, and ensure you are aware of any issues before they escalate.
As part of the inspection process, our inspector will examine your cantilever racking thoroughly to help keep your site fully compliant and in good condition. With years of hands-on experience, we can also advise on preventative measures to minimise ongoing risks, helping your business avoid unnecessary downtime and loss of revenue.
The Importance of Having Your Cantilever Rack Inspection
- Annual Inspections: A key requirement referenced within HSG76 and PUWER, these inspections ensure your racking stays safe and compliant.
- Minimise Downtime: Identifying issues early helps prevent disruption and unexpected expenses.
- Protect Your Workforce: Improve overall site safety and minimise injury risk.
Why Businesses Choose Us
- Cantilever Racking Expertise: 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: All inspections are carried out to recognised industry standards.
- Custom Solutions: We provide practical guidance based on your setup.
What you can expect from our cantilever racking inspection:
Once your cantilever racking inspection in Telford has been carried out, you will receive a fully documented report with practical recommendations to address any identified risks. 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 Telford
Give your team in Telford, Shropshire 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 give your team a clear understanding of safe cantilever racking operation and maintenance.
What’s Included in the Training:
- Understanding cantilever racking design and load capacities.
- Identifying faults and damage indicators in line with SEMA classifications.
- Carrying out routine in-house inspections in line with SEMA, HSG76 and PUWER REGULATIONS.
- Hands-on exercises based on real warehouse scenarios.
- 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.
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 Telford?
Racking and storage equipment is covered by PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) and is advised to be assessed at least annually by a suitably trained individual, of which a SEMA-approved inspector satisfies 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 confirm 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?
- We will ensure the compatibility and suitability of your storage equipment
- Inspections carried out by fully approved inspectors recognised by the HSE
- We undertake comprehensive inspections, providing a fully detailed report with locations and remedial actions listed
- Enable you to achieve and maintain compliance with regard to Health and Safety legislation & PUWER regulations
- Confirm your racking installation meets manufacturer specifications
- Ensure load notices are in line and relevant to the racking’s current configurations
- Offer guidance on areas that may be showing signs of repetitive damage before damage escalates to require repairs
- Check pallets and loads are suitable for your racking system
- Provide advice on racking-related health and safety matters to keep you compliant
- Deliver a full breakdown of your racking system specifications
- Detailed post-inspection debrief with clear guidance and access to findings
Aren’t all Telford 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 also be visible on your racking inspection report.
Some inspectors provide damage-only style reports under PUWER. Our concern with this approach is questionable compliance, as critical installation and safety risks could go unnoticed.
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?
Do you only need a racking inspection once a year?
Racking inspections should be carried out at least once per year, as well as when racking systems have been moved or reconfigured.
In cases where work has been undertaken by installers who are not SEMA-approved (SEIRS), it is advised that a full inspection is carried out before the system is used again to ensure it has been installed or repaired correctly.
As well as professional annual checks, in-house inspections should also be carried out by qualified team members at regular intervals throughout the year.
Staff carrying out inspections should be trained through a recognised course and have a proven level of competency. They can then undertake your internal inspections, which should be recorded to satisfy HSE and audit requirements.
Will any guidance or assistance be given after the inspection?
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 fully informed of all things related to your storage systems.
As an independent inspection company, we do have carefully selected contacts within the storage industry, all of whom are certified SEMA members 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 created UK Rack Inspection to deliver a higher standard of service to offer a superior level of service we believe is vital for our customers. Our experience has enabled us to recognise what is needed 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
- Impartial SEMA inspections to ensure unbiased reporting
- Full compliance with SEMA inspection standards
- Guidance on preventing future damage
- Verifying installation and usage meets manufacturer guidelines
- Continued assistance following your inspection