Pallet Racking Inspection Gloucestershire — SEMA-Aligned Inspectors

Gloucestershire's warehouses along the M5 — from Gloucester's converted dockside distribution parks to Cheltenham's modern logistics parks — all share the same legal duty to keep racking safely inspected.

Pallet Racking Inspection Across Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire's warehousing sits along the M5 corridor, with Gloucester's docks-turned-distribution parks and Cheltenham's growing logistics sector serving retail and technology supply chains. Warehouses in these parks typically store palletised goods on adjustable racking systems.

We regularly inspect racking installations across Gloucestershire, including in:

• Gloucester
• Cheltenham
• Stroud
• Tewkesbury
• Cirencester

Is a Racking Inspection a Legal Requirement in Gloucestershire?

If your Gloucestershire site stores goods on pallet racking, that racking counts as work equipment in law. Regulation 5 of PUWER 1998 obliges you to keep it maintained in an efficient state and in good repair, and Regulation 6 obliges you to have it inspected at suitable intervals by someone competent to do so. The HSE sets out what that means in practice in HSG76 (Warehousing and Storage): a formal expert inspection by a SARI accredited inspector at least annually. Where a business cannot produce those records, HSE enforcement can escalate to prosecution and unlimited fines.

The SEMA Red, Amber and Green System

Every Rackstor Safety Inspections report uses the SEMA red, amber and green damage classification system so your team knows exactly what action to take on every defect:

See the full green, amber and red action rules and measured damage tolerances.

Racking Environments Across Gloucestershire

Gloucester, Cheltenham and Tewkesbury sit close to the M5 and contain much of the county's distribution space. Stroud and Cirencester add manufacturing, trade and agricultural supply premises, creating a mix of modern logistics units and older industrial buildings where racking may have been adapted over time.

Local Industry Context

Aerospace, advanced engineering and distribution are established along Gloucestershire's M5 corridor, with storage and supply-chain facilities around Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and Stroud.

What the Inspection Covers in Gloucestershire

The survey covers the eight safety-critical categories in our SEMA racking inspection checklist, including frames, beams, connections, bracing, baseplates, floor fixings, protection and load notices. The main SEMA racking inspection guide explains the measurement method and tolerances in full.

Planning an Inspection at a Gloucestershire Site

The inspection plan should reflect that building mix. Newer high-bay runs may require high-level observation, while older units need careful checks for changed beam positions, mixed components and floor-fixing condition. Access can be phased so active pick faces remain available while adjacent aisles are examined.

A Report Your Gloucestershire Team Can Act On

Gloucestershire reports map damage to a defined rack location and describe the measured condition rather than relying on broad observations. This lets maintenance teams working between Gloucester, Cheltenham and outlying sites identify the correct component and retain a consistent record of completed action.

Why Choose Rackstor Safety Inspections in Gloucestershire

• SEMA-aligned inspectors
• SARI accredited reporting

PRRS Training Available Across Gloucestershire

Because the weekly check is the tier that catches impact damage early, Gloucestershire sites get most of their value from having a properly trained PRRS in place. Our in-house course covers the eight inspection categories, the measurable SEMA tolerances, when to isolate a bay and how to keep records that satisfy PUWER 1998. Delivered on site anywhere in Gloucestershire, including single-shift and multi-site operations.

See weekly PRRS training for what the course covers, or the PRRS training guide for the full syllabus and booking detail.

Book a Racking Inspection in Gloucestershire

For a fixed-price quotation on a SEMA-aligned racking inspection anywhere in Gloucestershire, call 0800 654 6955 or use the form below. We respond the same day.