Why Choose D&R Racking for Your Inspection?

  • HSE-recognised inspectors, specialists in pallet racking inspection
  • Inspections carried out in full accordance with HSE racking compliance standards
  • Full traffic-light risk reports with clear repair guidance
  • 40+ years of experience in warehouse racking safety and installation
  • Fast turnaround with practical, actionable recommendations

What’s Included in a Pallet Racking Inspection?

  • A full walk-through of your warehouse pallet racking storage system
  • Visual checks of all racking components, connections and fixings
  • Review of bracing, beam levels and loading signs for compliance
  • Identification of structural damage, wear or non-compliance
  • Issuance of a detailed Full Rack Inspection Report using clear traffic-light coding

Pallet Racking Inspections Across Birmingham and the Midlands

Whatever the size of your racking system, D&R Racking’s inspectors ensure your warehouse racking safety is fully up to standard. Wherever you are in Birmingham and the wider Midlands area, we’ll ensure you’re meeting your HSE racking compliance requirements, keeping your staff safe, your stock secure and your business efficient.

The Importance of Warehouse Racking Safety and Inspection

Your racking is subject to wear, impact and heavy use as part of its everyday life. While it’s robustly designed to withstand this, regular inspections are vital to ensure any developing issues are caught early. By having your racking regularly checked, you can spot and fix these potential issues before they become a danger to your staff and your stock.
 

  • Annual racking inspections are your legal responsibility under HSE racking compliance guidelines and must be carried out by a qualified inspector.
  • The HSE’s HSG76 document outlines the need for racking inspections by a competent person’ and the standards that are required.
  • The Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) stipulates that warehouse racking is classed as work equipment and must be inspected and maintained regularly.
  • Our trained inspectors are HSE-recognised and can conduct a regular pallet racking inspection service, helping your warehouse stay compliant and safe.

Comprehensive Racking Inspection Services

During your inspection, our experienced inspectors will work from an approved checklist to review the setup and condition of your racking system, checking it for potential faults and spotting any emerging issues before they escalate.

From this, we’ll produce a Full Rack Inspection Report, which will categorise any problem areas and damage by risk level. We’ll then issue this report to you, and you can use it as a guide for addressing potential hazards through a racking repairs and maintenance service.

Have More Questions About Warehouse Racking Inspections?

What is a pallet racking inspection?

A warehouse racking inspection is the process whereby a HSE-recognised ‘competent person’ conducts a review of a racking system, assessing it for faults and issuing a report categorising them by risk level.

How often should racking be inspected?

Legally, your racking needs to be inspected once a year, though having it inspected more regularly is safer. In some higher-traffic areas, weekly inspections are recommended. If you’d like expert advice on an inspection and maintenance schedule for your racking, speak to our friendly team today.

How do you conduct a racking inspection?

A racking inspection must be carried out by a ‘competent person’, who is trained and recognised by the HSE. A racking inspector is required to have a thorough understanding of warehouse racking safety standards and to conduct legally mandated inspections of commercial racking, spotting and reporting potential hazards – this is vital for full HSE racking compliance. They will apply their experience and training to spotting potential flaws in your racking, compiling them into a final report with issues categorised by risk level.

What should I look for in a racking inspection?

You should ensure that the inspectors who conduct your racking inspection are trained to the standards required by the HSE, and that they will issue you with a report with actionable recommendations.

What are warehouse racking safety standards?

Strict regulations control the upkeep and inspection of racking in the United Kingdom. Industrial racking systems must undergo an annual examination in accordance with two important warehouse racking safety standards: the Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974 and HSE’s HSG76.

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