At least once a year warehouses must conduct an Expert Inspection of their racking which is ‘carried out by a technically competent person.’ They should submit their report to the PRRS (Person Responsible for Racking Safety) with observations and proposals for any necessary remedial work. To assist the industry SEMA runs the SEMA Approved Racking Inspector (SARI) initiative. To achieve their qualification, attendees must pass an intensive three-day training course, written exam and a practical assessment.
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According to Teepee, HSG76 Warehouse and Storage: A Guide to Health and Safety from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) covers key stages over the lifetime of your racking. The guide recommends appointing a PRRS who will be responsible for racking safety in the warehouse. They are normally a warehouse, facilities or health and safety manager.
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With racking storing hundreds of tonnes of pallets above working colleagues’ heads, it is essential that warehouses adhere to health and safety measures.
George Simpson
Features Editor
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