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Creative Storage

Pallet Racking Inspections and Repairs

Ensure your warehouse remains safe, compliant and operational with expert inspection and repair services.

Pallet racking is a structural system and must be maintained, inspected, and repaired in accordance with SEMA guidelines and health & safety legislation. Our inspectors and repair teams ensure your racking remains safe, compliant, and fully operational, reducing risk, downtime, and liability.

The Importance of Professional Inspections

Warehouse racking systems are subject to impact damage, overloading, poor installation, and general wear. Without regular inspection, minor damage can quickly escalate into structural failure.

Routine inspections help:

  • Maintain compliance with SEMA Codes of Practice

  • Meet HSE and workplace safety obligations

  • Reduce risk of collapse or injury

  • Protect your business during audits

  • Prevent costly downtime and insurance disputes

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OUR RACKING INSPECTION SERVICES

Inspections In Line With SEMA Guidelines

All inspections are carried out in accordance with SEMA Codes of Practice and recognised industry guidance for pallet racking safety.

Annual Expert Inspections

Formal annual inspections are recommended under SEMA guidance for all pallet racking installations to ensure continued structural integrity and compliance.

Damage Categorisation (Traffic Light System)

All damage is assessed using the recognised SEMA Green / Amber / Red risk categorisation system.

  • Green Risk – Monitor and record. No immediate action required.

  • Amber Risk – Action required. Reduce load and repair within a defined timeframe.

  • Red Risk – Immediate offload and isolation required.

Compliance & Audit Support

Inspection documentation suitable for internal audits, insurance reviews, and external safety inspections.

Detailed Digital Reports

Comprehensive inspection reports including:

  • Photographic evidence

  • Bay references

  • Damage severity

  • Risk categorisation

  • Repair recommendations

  • Compliance guidance

FREE RACKING SAFETY RESOURCES

Maintaining safe pallet racking starts with awareness and regular monitoring.

To support your internal safety checks, we provide practical guidance tools designed to help warehouse managers identify potential issues before they escalate.

Free Racking Inspection Checklist

Download a simplified, practical checklist designed for weekly in-house visual inspections.
Ideal for operations managers and supervisors responsible for ongoing warehouse safety.

Pallet Racking Damage Criteria Guide

Understand the Green, Amber, and Red damage classifications and what action is required for each.
Clear guidance on when to monitor, repair, or immediately offload damaged racking.

Disclaimer

These resources are intended as guidance tools only and do not replace a formal inspection carried out in accordance with SEMA recommendations.

THINKING ABOUT IMPROVING YOUR SPACE?

We help businesses get more from the building they already have, often without expanding or relocating!

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SEMA- compliant racking inspections. 

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Identification of damage and safety risks.

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Clear written reports with recommendations. 

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Fast, effective repair solutions available. 

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Helps maintain a safe and compliant warehouse.

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