SHS Racking Inspections Annual Pallet Racking Safety Inspections Legal Requirements & The Importance of Independent Expert Assessment At SHS Racking Inspections, we provide independent, specialist pallet racking inspections carried out by a SEMA Approved Racking Inspector (SARI). Our role is to help businesses meet their legal obligations, maintain safe storage systems, and protect their people,…
Why Regular Internal Racking Inspections by a PRRS Are Essential for Warehouse Safety
In every warehouse, pallet racking plays a critical role in daily operations. It holds thousands of kilograms of stock, supports workflow efficiency, and underpins the entire storage system. Yet despite its importance, racking is often overlooked — inspected only when something goes wrong or when an annual expert inspection is due. Under HSE guidance (HSG76)…
At SHS Racking Inspections, we regularly support businesses across the UK who are installing new pallet racking or reconfiguring existing systems. One of the most common misunderstandings we see is the belief that once the installers finish, the racking is automatically ready for use. Under UK law, that isn’t the case. A post‑installation inspection is…