Pallet racking is classified as work equipment under PUWER 1998, which means inspecting and maintaining it is a legal obligation — not an optional extra. HSG76, the HSE’s own warehousing guidance, requires at least annual expert inspections by a SARI-qualified inspector, supported by monthly in-house checks. Failing to comply leaves your business exposed to HSE enforcement action, prohibition notices, and the very real risk of a serious workplace incident.

The most common issues we find — impact-damaged uprights, missing safety locks, inadequate racking flue clearances, and corrosion in cold-store environments — are entirely fixable when caught early. A professional SEMA inspection gives you a clear, prioritised action plan so you always know exactly what needs doing and when, with no guesswork and no unnecessary disruption to your operations.

The cost comparison speaks for itself. A routine annual inspection is a modest, predictable investment. Remedial works on an installation left unchecked for years can run to tens of thousands of pounds — before you even factor in the human cost of an accident or the financial impact of an HSE visit. Get inspected, stay compliant, and give your team the safe working environment they deserve.