{"id":792,"date":"2023-01-31T10:54:52","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T10:54:52","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=792"},"modified":"2023-08-02T12:26:12","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T11:26:12","slug":"4-ways-you-should-get-a-rack-inspection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/4-ways-you-should-get-a-rack-inspection\/","title":{"rendered":"4 ways you should get a rack inspection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A rack inspection is the best way to protect your employees and business assets. But how often should you be having a rack inspection?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below you will find a basic guide to understanding when you should conduct a rack inspection. So, let’s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, how often do you <\/em>think your racking should be inspected?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. When you see damage to your rack<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Yearly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Weekly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. All of the above<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The correct answer is: all of the above <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It is recommended by SEMA and in the HSE document Warehousing and Storage, HSG76<\/em>, that inspections should be carried out at intervals no longer than 12 months by a technically competent person and weekly by a fully trained member of internal staff. All rack damage should be immediately reported to your PRRS when spotted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Reactive rack inspections (when you see damage to your rack)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    When a staff member spots rack damage, they should immediately report it to their PRRS (Person Responsible for Racking Safety). This is your first line of defense in avoiding serious accidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    To run an efficient and safe warehouse, your business should encourage the reporting of damage and avoid a culture of blame. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Weekly rack inspections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Weekly checks should be carried out by your PRRS (Person Responsible for Racking Safety). A formal written record should be maintained for each check. At least one member of staff should be appointed as PRRS. Your PRRS can get an industry-recognised certificate by completing the SEMA Rack Awareness Course<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Yearly, or annual, rack inspections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    A technical expert, or SARI <\/strong>(SEMA Approved Rack Inspector), should carry out a full inspection every 12 months – at least.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Consider more frequent inspections if you work in a busy environment or if you encounter frequent damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 it is a legal requirement <\/strong>to have an annual rack inspection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Who can carry out a rack inspection?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The PRRS must <\/strong>be trained in rack awareness to complete weekly internal inspections. The annual inspection must be carried out by an independent SARI <\/strong>(SEMA Approved Rack Inspector).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Book a rack inspection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    This part is easy. Simply head to our website and book a rack inspection with our SEMA approved inspectors online: https:\/\/www.rapidracking.com\/en\/rra\/rack-inspection<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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