Our team of SEMA-approved inspectors offers comprehensive pallet racking inspections, meticulously evaluating the structure and functionality of your warehouse racking. These thorough checks not only ensure compliance with workplace health and safety regulations but also present opportunities to optimize space utilization and cost-effectiveness.
Catering to companies across County Durham, Tyne and Wear, Northumberland, and Yorkshire, 2h Storage Solutions has a proven track record of successful projects throughout the North East. From Leeds to Newcastle, Hartlepool to Middlesbrough, and beyond, our expertise extends to various areas including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Gateshead, Darlington, and Durham.
In the United Kingdom, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (SEMA) set the safety regulations for pallet racks. These rules cover the design, installation, and maintenance of pallet racking systems. Regular inspections are essential to ensure the safety and structural integrity of your storage system. Here’s a comprehensive pallet … Read more
One of the most common questions we are asked by customers is “Does racking have to be inspected?” From a health and safety point of view the answer is always yes. It ensures your staff and goods are safeguarded as much as possible. Your storage systems are one of the most important parts of your … Read more
Understanding HSE Pallet Racking Inspection Requirement Although HSE guidance doesn’t explicitly state laws, it advises on best practices for the health and safety of all employers within the facility. Warehouse owners bear legal responsibility for the safety of individuals working or entering the space, albeit within reasonable bounds. Warehouse owners aren’t obligated to ensure absolute … Read more
Ensuring your warehouse has a regular pallet racking inspection is paramount. The fact is that the warehouse was an accident waiting to happen. For such a tragedy to occur the fault can only lie with the company running the warehouse which had not installed the storage system correctly, or conducted any subsequent inspections. Had there … Read more
Is Straightening Pallet Racking Uprights Safe? SEMA (the Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association) recently declared that straightening pallet racking uprights with a jig, hydraulic ram, or similar methods is unacceptable. This method alters the original capabilities and warranty of the straightened upright, making it impossible to use the manufacturer’s structural tables to calculate the loading notice. … Read more