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Free, plain-English guides to UK warehouse safety law, SEMA standards, EN 15635 and the inspection regime every operator has to follow. Written by SEMA approved racking inspectors.

Warehouse Safety: The Complete UK Guide

The complete UK warehouse safety guide covering HSE law, SEMA standards, PUWER, EN 15635 and the duties of every warehouse operator.

HSE Guidelines for Pallet Racking — HSG76 Explained

Plain-English breakdown of HSE HSG76 — what it actually requires for warehouse racking inspections, training, signage and competent persons.

SEMA, SARI and EN 15635 — The Standards That Matter

What SEMA is, what a SEMA Approved Racking Inspector (SARI) actually is, and how EN 15635 sets the technical standard for racking maintenance.

Pallet Racking Types — APR, Drive-In, Push-Back, Cantilever

All major pallet racking types used in UK warehouses — adjustable pallet racking, drive-in, push-back, narrow aisle, mobile and cantilever.

Weekly PRRS Racking Inspection Checklist (UK)

The exact weekly visual inspection checklist a UK PRRS should follow — 28 specific check points to satisfy HSG76 and EN 15635.

UK Racking Regulations — The Full Legal Stack

Every UK regulation, standard and code of practice that applies to pallet racking — explained in one place.

Person Responsible for Racking Safety (PRRS) — Full Guide

What a PRRS is, what they have to do, what training they need and how to appoint one — the complete UK guide.

Load Notices — The Sign That Keeps You Compliant

What a SEMA-compliant load notice must show, where it goes, and what happens if it's wrong or missing.

Damage Categorisation — Red, Amber, Green Explained

How SEMA / EN 15635 classify racking damage and exactly what the green, amber and red ratings mean for your warehouse.

After-Impact Racking Inspections — What to Do

Step-by-step procedure for after-impact racking inspections — what to do the moment a forklift hits a rack, who has to inspect, and when you can re-load.