Savage
Storage Services
Savage
Storage Services
We provide professional inspection by a SEMA Approved Rack Inspector of pallet racking, shelving and cantilever storage systems. Including:
- • A detailed inspection report with damage categorised into green, amber and red risk.
- • Observations and recommendations on safety and working practices.
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Why you need annual storage equipment safety inspections.
Why you need annual storage equipment safety inspections.
Safety Inspections help to provide a safe working environment for you and your colleagues.
Regular inspections will reduce costs by identifying practices causing damage and, together with maintenance, will ensure minimum down time and continuity of your operation.
Furthermore, frequent inspections will help you comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act and Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations.
Under the PUWER regulations there is a duty to inspect and maintain work equipment. Inspections need to be carried out by a competent person with the necessary knowledge and experience to identify or detect damage or faults resulting from deterioration. They should also be able to determine if the equipment is working safely or is structurally sound.
Frequency of Inspections.
Frequency of Inspections.
To ensure that storage equipment continues to be serviceable and safe the inspections should be on a regular basis.
Both SEMA and The Health and Safety Executive recommend a hierarchical approach comprising three levels of inspection and appointing a person responsible for racking safety (PRRS).
HSG76 Warehousing and storage: A guide to health and safety gives guidance as follows:
The inspection follows a hierarchical approach using several levels of inspection.
Immediate reporting
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As soon as a safety problem or damage is observed by any employee, it should immediately be reported to the PRRS. You should have systems in place for reporting damage and defects.
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Employees should receive training, information and instruction on the safe operation of the racking system, including the parts affecting their safety and the safety of others.
Visual inspections
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The PRRS should ensure that inspections are made at weekly or other regular intervals based on risk assessment. A formal written record should be maintained.
‘Expert’ inspections
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A technically competent person should carry out inspections at intervals of not more than 12 months. A written report should be submitted to the PRRS with observations and proposals for any action necessary.
What is SEMA?
SEMA is the British trade association of the storage equipment industry. Its mission is to promote and extend safe design, installation and use of storage equipment manufactured and supplied by its members.
SEMA Approved Rack Inspectors, often abbreviated to SARI, are highly qualified professionals. To achieve the SARI qualification the applicant is required to have extensive knowledge, undertake an intensive three-day training course and successfully complete both a written examination and practical assessment. The SARI qualified inspector must also commit to a annual programme of on-going CPD to maintain their qualification.
About me.
I have over 30 years’ experience in the storage industry. I have held a variety of roles ranging from leading the technical teams at Whittan Group (Apex, Link51 and Polypal); to heading up the estimating, project management and installation teams at Apex.
I qualified as a SEMA Approved Rack Inspector (SARI) on the first course in 2004 and the first Cantilever course in 2014. Furthermore, since inception of the SEMA qualification I have been the written examiner and occasional practical examiner for the SARI qualification.
Throughout the 30 years I have been actively involved with SEMA on the Technical Committee and an active participant in most working groups developing standards and training courses.
Other organisations where I represent SEMA include BSI working groups, FEM (European Trade Association) working groups, and as the UK representative or chairman of several CEN working groups developing European standards.
Contact.
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Your rack inspection will include:
Your rack inspection will include:
- A comprehensive professional inspection by SEMA Approved Rack Inspector in accordance with the SEMA Guide to the Conduct of Pallet racking and Shelving Inspections (2017).
- A detailed inspection report comprising
- with damage categorised into green, amber and red risk.
- a comment on the information on load notices.
- observations and recommendations on safety and working practices.
- Guidance documentation
- A notice for the next annual inspection
I am an independent expert providing impartial advice, not aligned with any manufacturer nor installer of storage equipment.