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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-aligned 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-Aligned 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.