Ensuring Safety Across the UK: Comprehensive Racking and Shelving Inspections

Warehouses and storage facilities across the UK rely on robust racking, shelving, and mezzanine floor systems to ensure smooth and safe operations.

However, continuous use, accidental damage, and improper loading can compromise these structures. To mitigate risks and ensure compliance with UK regulations, businesses should schedule annual rack inspections conducted by SEMA (Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association) approved inspectors.

UK Rack Inspection Ltd provides nationwide coverage, offering expert racking inspections to businesses across the country.

Our team consists of highly skilled Adjustable Pallet Racking & Cantilever Racking SEMA-approved inspectors (SARI) who travel the UK daily to assess warehouse storage systems, ensuring they meet the highest safety standards.

Nationwide Coverage – Extensive Racking Inspections Across the UK

UK Rack Inspection Ltd operates across the UK, reaching every region to provide expert rack inspection services. Our racking inspectors visit locations far and wide to ensure warehouse and industrial storage systems are fully compliant.

We frequently carry out racking inspections in the following areas:

• London and the South East – Major logistics hubs such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Croydon, Dartford, Luton, Reading, and Milton Keynes require regular racking inspections due to high storage turnover and forklift traffic.
• Midlands – As a central hub for manufacturing and distribution, areas like Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Telford, and Wolverhampton require frequent rack inspections to prevent safety hazards.
• Northern England – Cities including Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield, Newcastle, and Teesside have extensive warehouse operations, making regular racking inspections essential for workplace safety.
• Scotland – From Glasgow and Edinburgh to Aberdeen, Dundee, and Inverness, UK Rack Inspection Ltd ensures that all facilities meet strict safety regulations through annual racking inspections.
• Wales – We cover Cardiff, Swansea, Wrexham, Anglesey, and Newport, conducting racking inspections to maintain safe storage systems in warehouses and industrial units.
• South West & South Coast – Bristol, Plymouth, Exeter, Devon, Southampton, Portsmouth, and Bournemouth rely on our expertise to perform routine rack inspections and prevent structural failures.
• East of England – Our racking inspectors frequently undertake racking inspections in Norwich, Ipswich, Peterborough, Cambridge, and Chelmsford, ensuring businesses comply with HSE guidelines.
• Other Key Locations – No matter where your business is located, whether in Yorkshire, Lancashire, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Kent, or the Home Counties, our SEMA-approved rack inspectors are ready to conduct thorough racking inspections.

Comprehensive Racking, Shelving & Mezzanine Floor Inspections

Racking Inspections

UK Rack Inspection Ltd specialises in conducting in-depth racking inspections for various racking systems, including:

• Pallet Racking – Inspecting for damages, Installation in line with manufacturer specifications, overloading, and compromised structural integrity to ensure a safe storage environment.
• Cantilever Racking – Essential for warehouses storing long, heavy materials such as timber, steel, or pipes, requiring expert racks inspection for safety assurance & system longevity.
• Drive-In and Push-Back Racking – Ensuring correct load distribution and stable operation in high-density storage systems is critical to ensure they systems are safe to carry the loads being imposed. 

Shelving Inspections

For businesses using shelving systems, our shelving inspections cover:

• Adjustable Shelving Systems Inspections – Found in offices, retail, and warehouses, we assess weight distribution, system condition, systems being used to within their given weight load capacities and overall stability.
• Heavy-Duty Shelving Inspections – Frequently used in industrial environments, requiring compliance checks to ensure structural safety & suitability to operations. 

Mezzanine Floor Inspections

Mezzanine floors create additional workspace and storage, making safety inspections critical. Our mezzanine floor inspections focus on:

• Structural Integrity – Assessing support beams, structural columns & floor conditions, for damage or excessive wear. Mezzanine floor weight load distribution & that the floor is being used within the given floor load capacities. 
• Handrails and Edge Protection – Verifying compliance with HSE standards to prevent falls & ensure the mezzanine floor perimeter protection is suitable & safe for purpose. 
• Safe Loading Capacities – Ensuring floors can handle expected loads without risk of structural failure and that goods are being stored correctly.

Why Choose UK Rack Inspection Ltd for Your Racking Inspections?

As a trusted provider of nationwide racking inspections, UK Rack Inspection Ltd ensures your storage systems are safe and compliant. Benefits of working with our SEMA-approved inspectors include:

• Compliance with HSE Regulations – Reducing workplace risks and ensuring legal adherence through expert rack inspections.
• Early Detection of Safety Issues – Preventing costly repairs and accidents through proactive racking inspections.
• Certified Expertise – Our Adjustable Pallet Racking & Cantilever Racking SEMA-approved inspectors provide industry-leading assessments.

Schedule Your Racks Inspection Today

Don’t wait for a workplace incident to occur – book your annual rack inspection with UK Rack Inspection Ltd today. Our nationwide network of inspectors ensures comprehensive assessments, keeping your facility safe and compliant no matter where you are in the UK.

Contact us now to schedule your next racking inspection and safeguard your storage systems.