Pallet Racking Inspection Sussex — SEMA-Aligned Inspectors

From Crawley's Gatwick-adjacent distribution parks to Chichester's rural industrial estates, Sussex covers some of the most varied warehousing in the South East — all subject to the same racking inspection requirements.

Pallet Racking Inspection Across Sussex

Sussex's warehousing sits close to Gatwick Airport and the Port of Newhaven, with Crawley forming a major logistics and distribution hub serving air freight and retail supply chains across the South East.

We regularly inspect racking installations across Sussex, including in:

• Brighton
• Crawley
• Worthing
• Eastbourne
• Horsham
• Chichester

The Inspection Rules for Pallet Racking in Sussex

There is no separate "racking regulation" — the duty sits inside PUWER 1998, which treats pallet racking as work equipment like any other machine on your Sussex site. That means an employer must keep it safe, maintain it, and arrange inspection by a competent person at intervals suitable to the risk. HSE guidance HSG76 puts a figure on it: an expert inspection carried out by a SARI accredited inspector no less than once every 12 months, on top of your own weekly visual checks. Non-compliance is a criminal matter, carrying unlimited fines and, in the gravest cases, custodial sentences.

The SEMA Red, Amber and Green System

The traffic-light categories turn measurements into an action plan. Green remains under observation, amber requires controlled off-loading and repair, and red requires immediate isolation:

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

Racking Environments Across Sussex

Crawley and Horsham sit within the Gatwick and M23 economy, while Brighton, Worthing, Eastbourne and Chichester support coastal distribution, manufacturing and trade storage. Many Sussex premises combine newer rack runs with older industrial units that have been extended or reconfigured.

Local Industry Context

Sussex combines light industry, local storage and coastal distribution in the east with aviation and aerospace logistics, pharmaceutical storage and light manufacturing in the west. Activity is spread around Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, Newhaven, Crawley, Horsham, Burgess Hill and Chichester.

What the Inspection Covers in Sussex

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 Sussex Site

The inspection should account for mixed building ages and any changes to rack layout. Clear aisle labels, known impact points and access to the rear of runs help the inspector distinguish isolated damage from repeated risks created by tight turning space or missing protection.

A Report Your Sussex Team Can Act On

A Sussex report records the exact component, measured condition and required response for each finding. Sites spread between Crawley, Brighton and the coastal towns can be issued distinct location schedules, making later repair confirmation and PRRS monitoring straightforward.

Why Choose Rackstor Safety Inspections in Sussex

• Inspections carried out to the SEMA Code of Practice
• SARI accredited inspectors, listed on the SEMA register

PRRS Training in Sussex

Because the weekly check is the tier that catches impact damage early, Sussex 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 Sussex, 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 Sussex

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