SEMA Approved cantilever racking inspectors Walsall
Expert Cantilever Racking Inspections
Book your cantilever racking inspection in Walsall today.
Our qualified inspectors provide clear reports and actionable recommendations with HSE & PUWER requirements.
Stay compliant with HSE, SEMA and auditor requirements in Walsall.
Our expert cantilever racking inspections keep your site safe and compliant.
Cantilever racks are typically used to store longer, heavier, or more awkward loads that cannot be stored in standard pallet racking, such as sheet materials, timber, pipes, and other oversized goods. For businesses in Walsall, maintaining these systems correctly is essential to maintaining compliance and operational efficiency.
With larger loads typically stored, cantilever racking is exposed to greater stress and risk, the potential for serious damage can be greater 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 escalate.
As part of the inspection process, our inspector will assess your racking system in detail to help keep your site fully compliant and in good condition. With in-depth sector knowledge, we can also offer guidance on damage prevention to reduce the risk of future damage, helping your business reduce costly downtime and operational delays.
The Importance of Having Your Cantilever Rack Inspection
- Annual Inspections: A key requirement referenced within 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: Improve overall site safety and protect staff from potential hazards.
Why Work With UK Rack Inspection?
- 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: All inspections are carried out to recognised industry standards.
- Site-Specific Advice: We provide practical guidance based on your setup.
What’s included in your cantilever racking inspection:
Once your cantilever racking inspection in Walsall has been carried out, you will receive a fully documented report with practical recommendations to rectify any areas of concern. Our comprehensive 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 Walsall
Give your team in Walsall, West Midlands the knowledge to carry out regular, in-house cantilever racking inspections with our tailored Rack Inspection Training Courses.
Designed to meet industry standards, these courses provide your staff with the knowledge of safe cantilever racking management and upkeep.
Course Content Overview:
- 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.
- Health and safety practices and regulations.
- Essential cantilever racking inspection checklists and tools required.
- Customised to match your operational needs.
- Upon successful completion, delegates are certified for 3 years to carry out PRRS (Person Responsible for Rack Safety) 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 Walsall?
Racking and storage equipment falls under PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) and is advised to be checked at least annually by a qualified professional, something a SEMA-approved inspector is qualified to carry out.
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 appropriate weight loading information displayed, is suitable and used as intended for its current application, and is in a good serviceable condition.
What are the benefits of using a SEMA approved inspector?
- We assess the compatibility and suitability of your storage systems
- 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
- Check load notices are accurate and reflect current racking configurations
- Offer guidance on areas that may be showing signs of repetitive damage before damage escalates to require repairs
- Assess the pallet and pallet load suitability on site
- Offer guidance on rack-related health and safety issues, keeping you up to date with regulations
- Provide a detailed specification of your storage equipment
- Complete client debrief after the inspection with guidance and findings explained
Aren’t all Walsall racking inspectors SEMA approved anyway?
No, this is not the case.
We always recommend requesting the inspector’s SARI number, which is an individual ID assigned to each SEMA-approved inspector. This should be included on your racking inspection report.
Some inspectors provide damage-only style reports under PUWER. Our concern with this approach is questionable compliance, as important installation checks and health and safety issues may be missed.
In our opinion, if you are looking for a racking inspector, why settle for a basic overview when you can receive a complete assessment from a SEMA-approved inspector?
Is one racking inspection per year sufficient?
An annual racking inspection is recommended, as well as when racking systems have been relocated or reconfigured.
Where repairs or installations have been completed by non-SEMA-approved installers (SEIRS), it is best practice that a professional inspection is carried out before the system is put back into use to ensure it has been completed in line with requirements.
Alongside yearly inspections, routine internal checks should take place by competent staff at regular intervals throughout the year.
Staff carrying out inspections should be trained through a recognised course and have a certified level of competence. 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?
Providing ongoing support after the inspection is a key part of our service, and over time have built long-standing relationships across the UK.
We continue to support our clients with expert guidance to ensure you remain fully informed of all things rack-related.
As an independent inspection company, we do have trusted contacts within the storage industry, all of whom are certified SEMA members offering installation and remedial works.
Details can be supplied should you need them 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 been in the storage industry for more than 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 more advanced inspection service we believe is essential for our customers. Our experience has given us insight into what it takes to deliver the best possible service.
What you can expect from us:
- Accredited in-house SEMA Approved Inspectors (SARI)
- Straightforward, easy-to-understand reporting
- Immediate communication of urgent findings, including RED risk reports where required
- Impartial SEMA inspections to ensure unbiased reporting
- Inspections carried out in line with detailed SEMA standards
- Recommendations to reduce ongoing racking damage
- Confirming racking complies with manufacturer specifications
- Continued assistance following your inspection