PRRS Racking Inspection Training Solihull

Train your designated Person Responsible for Rack Safety to complete competent internal racking inspections between yearly expert rack inspections. Provided in Solihull and nationwide by SEMA-approved rack inspection specialists: a knowledgeable team with hands-on warehouse experience.

Certificate valid for 3 years

Ensuring competence & compliance

Best for

Warehouse Managers, H&S, Supervisors, Team Leaders, MHE operators. 

Delivered at your site

Minimise downtime. Train multiple delegates together. 

Racking Inspection Training Courses

Our rack inspection training plays a vital role in keeping industrial racking safe, compliant, and serviceable. The purpose of the course is to ensure you have a trained and certified PRRS (Person Responsible for Rack Safety) on site in accordance with Health and Safety Executive recommendations, able to carrying out routine on-site inspections in between yearly independent rack inspections, helping you to respond promptly and correctly if damage occurs in the meantime for teams in Solihull.

PRRS Training: Assign a Person Responsible for Rack Safety

It is ideal for anyone involved in racking operations including warehouse managers, supervisors and team leaders to team leaders and order pickers, because racking safety is a team responsibility, and trained teams are much more likely to spot problems early at your Solihull warehouse.

PRRS Certification (Valid for 3 Years)

After successful completion, your nominated PRRS will be certified for a three-year period to complete in-house racking inspections alongside the professional level 12-monthly inspection conducted by a Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) approved racking inspector.

On-Site Racking Inspection Training Delivered UK-Wide

Our training is delivered on-site, nationwide, removing the need for multiple delegates to travel off-site, and allowing the training to be tailored to your specific racking layout, equipment, and operating environment for your Solihull operation.

Pallet Racking & Cantilever Racking Inspection Training

Courses are available for both pallet racking and cantilever racking, providing delegates with the knowledge and practical skills to complete inspections properly throughout the year. Training includes:

H&S responsibilities linked to racking inspections
Relevant SEMA Codes of Practice
SEMA damage classifications (Red / Amber / Green)
Classroom learning backed up with practical on-site inspection exercises

Speak to the team to find out how we can build racking knowledge in your team, boost inspection confidence and support ongoing warehouse safety in Solihull.

Why PRRS Inspection training matters

Pallet racking and cantilever racking carry continuous loads and face daily knocks, so damage is not a question of whether, but when in Solihull. A trained Person Responsible for Rack Safety (PRRS) is the key control point: spotting damage early, logging it correctly, and making sure it is dealt with before it becomes a serious safety risk.Workplace guidance in the UK from the Health and Safety Executive in HSG76 – Warehousing and Storage: A Guide to Health and Safety sets out clearly that racking defects must be reported and acted on and that inspections should be carried out at suitable intervals based on risk assessment, supported by formal written inspection records.PRRS racking inspection training ensures this responsibility is properly assigned, handled correctly, and properly documented for your Solihull operation.

Why invest in PRRS Racking Inspection Training?

Racking failures in warehouses rarely come out of nowhere , they happen when damage is missed, not reported, or misunderstood and racking maintenance is allowed to slip in Solihull. Training your PRRS ensures you have a competent person on site who understands what to look for and what corrective action to take.Business benefits:

Reduced risk of racking collapse by spotting damage early
Better compliance with HSE expectations and industry guidance
Clear written inspection records to evidence due diligence
Reduced downtime from avoidable racking issues
Better-informed teams understand how damage occurs and how to prevent it

By training an appointed PRRS, you are not replacing annual expert inspections; you are adding a stronger layer of control between expert inspections within your Solihull operation.

What does HSE say?

HSG76: Warehousing and Storage – A guide to Health & Safety (Second edition, published 2007)

643: As soon as a safety problem or racking damage is noticed by any employee, it should straight away be escalated to the Person Responsible for Rack Safety. You should put systems in place for reporting damage and defects across Solihull.

645: The Person Responsible for Rack Safety should ensure that inspections are made at weekly or other regular intervals based on a risk assessment. A written record should be maintained.

So what should you do?

In order to maintain the safety and ongoing performance of a warehouse racking installation, it is important to conduct routine checks of the racking and storage equipment across Solihull.The inspection frequency should be set by a appointed ‘person responsible for racking safety’ based on the layout, activity and risk profile of the site and matched to the operating environment and MHE activity.In conclusion, it is important for every operation to have a certified PRRS in place on site so they can perform regular on-site inspections and promptly address any problems or damage that may occur.

What knowledge and skills will candidates have after course completion

By the end of the racking inspection training, your PRRS will be able to:

Identify key racking components and why they matter structurally
Spot common damage types (uprights, baseplates, beams, bracing, floor fixings and beam safety locks)
Apply the Red / Amber / Green SEMA approach to damage classification (and what to do next).
Check load notices and loading configuration basics
Run a structured in-house inspection and produce a clear written record with photos
Escalate correctly: what needs monitoring vs repair vs immediate action.

What Candidates receive

Racking Inspection Training Reviews

Excellent training, I feel much more equipped to conduct inspections myself and feel confident that my team will be able to carry out our internal PRRS inspections. Highly recommended

Informative and practical training. Ian was knowledgeable and provided hands-on demonstrations of what to look for in our racking system. A must for anyone with storage equipment on-site.

The PRRS racking training provided in-depth knowledge on racking safety, from understanding risks to performing inspections. The course was great and put across in a way everyone could understand.

Informative and practical… hands-on demonstrations.

In-depth knowledge… put across in a way everyone could understand.

Ian was informative, engaging and kept the course flowing and light-hearted enough so that time didn't stand still. Very encouraging when explaining the practicable side.

Racking Inspection Training FAQs

Do we legally need a PRRS?

HSE guidance in HSG76 recommends a nominated PRRS and regular recorded inspections based on risk.

How often should our PRRS inspect?

HSG76 indicates weekly or other regular intervals based on risk assessment, with a formal written record.

Is this the same as an annual expert inspection?

No, PRRS inspections support safe operation between expert inspections. Expert inspections should be carried out by a technically competent person at suitable intervals, commonly referenced as at least every 12 months.

How many delegates can attend your racking inspection training courses?

We can typically train up to 10 candidates on our PRRS racking inspection training courses. We are fully adaptable to your needs with this and are always happy to discuss your individual requirements regarding course specifics and delegate numbers.