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Where materials handling equipment is present or there are other forces that may overturn the structure suitable fixings are required...

There are literally hundreds of shapes, and sizes, and qualities of pallets available. These characteristics are dictated by such factors...

standard perimeter based pallet should normally overhang the front and rear beams by 50mm which ensures that the blocks of a pallet are...

1. Load signage. It’s vital that adequate signage is present and in the correct format so check that signage is present and correct. ...

A PRRS is a ‘Person Responsible for Racking Safety’. It is a position designated by SEMA & the HSE in HSG 76 (HSG 76 The HSE manual on...

It is vital that users understand the safe operation, inspection, and maintenance of their storage equipment. The SEMA code of practice...

Are pallet racking inspections a requirement is a frequent theme for warehouse safety so here we look at the reasons why you must conduct...

"Do I really need to have a racking inspection" is one of our most frequently asked questions and quite simply the answer is "Yes"...

Correct pallet positioning is vital to ensure that pallets sit safely in your racks, but unfortunately it is seldom taught to truck...

So, you have time on your hands. Well now is a great opportunity to spring clean your stock whilst activity levels are low. When I...

Inspection The inspection should include all forms of rack protection and identify any damage to the protector and fixings and signal the...

In this blog we will cover Level & frequency of inspections Methodology of internal inspections Basics of how to set up a recording...

Pallet and load quality are critical to safety in your warehouse. A damaged pallet is a dangerous pallet. Even an empty pallet can weigh...

The Covid outbreak has affected us all but we may still be able to extract some small benefit from what is an otherwise desperate...

Ok. Things are different for all of us at the moment. You may have scaled back on activities in your warehouse because of Covid 19 but...

There are 3 levels of inspections required: Damage reporting as and when the damage occurs or is seen Weekly internal inspections or as...

Whats the difference between welded & bolted storage racks, and which is best?

Row spacers add significantly to the robustness of pallet racking. It's always best to fit them where you can.

The answer is yes storage racks should always be bolted down where mechanical handling equipment operates or where there are other forces...

There are many types and variants of rack protection for different parts of your storage racks which in turn offer varying degrees of...