Pallet Racking Inspection Northumberland — SEMA-Aligned Inspectors

Blyth's emergence as an offshore wind manufacturing hub is bringing new, specialist racking installations to Northumberland — alongside its long-established agricultural distribution sector.

Pallet Racking Inspection Across Northumberland

Northumberland's warehousing is smaller in scale but increasingly significant around Blyth's renewable energy and offshore wind supply chain, alongside agricultural distribution serving the wider North East.

We regularly inspect racking installations across Northumberland, including in:

• Morpeth
• Blyth
• Ashington
• Berwick-upon-Tweed
• Hexham

Legal Requirements for Racking Inspection in Northumberland

Pallet racking is classed as work equipment under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER). Every employer in Northumberland who operates pallet racking has a legal duty to ensure it is maintained in a safe condition and inspected by a competent person at appropriate intervals. The HSE guidance document HSG76 — Warehousing and Storage — specifies that pallet racking must be inspected by a SARI accredited inspector at least once every 12 months. Failure to comply with PUWER 1998 can result in prosecution, unlimited fines and, in the most serious cases, imprisonment.

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:

• Green — the component is in acceptable condition. No action required.
• Amber — the component is damaged. The bay must be off-loaded or its safe working load reduced until repaired within four weeks.
• Red — the component is dangerously damaged. The bay must be off-loaded and taken out of service immediately until repaired or replaced.

What the Inspection Covers in Northumberland

Every Northumberland inspection is carried out to HSG76 and BS EN 15635 and covers every safety-critical element of your racking installation:

• Upright frames — checked for bends, buckles, splits, twists and corrosion
• Beams and beam connectors — verified for damage and correct engagement
• Baseplates and floor fixings — inspected for lift, cracks and looseness
• Safety clips and locking pins — confirmed present and engaged on every beam
• Load notices — checked for presence, legibility and accuracy
• Floor fixings and frame protection — assessed across the installation

What Happens After Your Inspection in Northumberland

Within 48 hours of completing your Northumberland inspection you will receive a full written report. Every defect is photographed and described, classified red, amber or green, with a clear recommendation for repair or replacement. For amber and red defects we can provide a fixed-price repair quotation on the same day. Rackstor Safety Inspections carries out racking repairs across the UK, typically within 3–5 working days of the inspection report.

Why Choose Rackstor Safety Inspections in Northumberland

• SEMA-aligned inspectors
• SARI accredited reporting
• 25+ years of racking experience
• Nationwide UK coverage
• Same-day fixed-price quotations
• Written reports within 48 hours

Book a Racking Inspection in Northumberland

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