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Your racking looks strong and sturdy but that doesn’t mean it’s not a risk! ⚠️ Take a look at HSG76 Warehousing and Storage: A Guide to Health & Safety and they state that ‘any amount of damage can significantly reduce a racking system's load-bearing capacity and stability.’ Damage on your racking 🟰 a reduction on its ability to carry expected load 🟰 racking that is at risk. Ignoring this damage can lead to critical safety risks. That’s why we always recommend regular maintenance and inspections to spot issues early, something that should continue throughout the entire lifespan of your racking system. 🔎 Not sure where to start? Visit our new Warehouse Racking Inspection page to learn more about how to get your racking inspections right. https://lnkd.in/eD3dSFAk #WarehouseSafety #RackingInspections #HealthAndSafety #SEMA #HSG76

Want to get the most out of your racking system investment? 📈 Let’s be honest, racking is a big purchase for any business . But when it’s designed and set up properly, it can transform your warehouse into an efficient, safe, and high-capacity storage environment that’s worth every penny. 🪙 Yet, in today’s oversaturated market, how can warehouse owners find suppliers they can trust? You need a supplier who can tick all the boxes. One that will design a racking system that improves efficiencies and productivity while at the same time the supplier must be working to the latest industry and quality standards to keep your warehouse safe. In our latest blog, we’re sharing the essential steps to help you make the right choice. After all, your racking system is the backbone of your storage operations, so it’s worth taking the time to get it right! https://lnkd.in/evjYCez6 #RackingSystem #RackingSupplier #RackingSafety #HSE

We have just released our NEW Load Data on Load Notices Technical Bulletin! 🔵This bulletin covers the important role of load notices in ensuring safety and compliance, whether you need a load notice, who should provide the load notice and an explanation of Safe Working Loads (SWL). For further questions or guidance, please contact SEMA directly. #LoadNotice #TechnicalBulletin #SEMATechnicalBulletin

Beware of Your Suppliers! A sleek, impressive picture 🖼️of a racking structure doesn’t always guarantee that it’s up to the job. You need racking that can meet correct loading and carrying capacities, adheres to safe standards in design and manufacturing and ticks all the boxes to meet industry requirements. To ensure your supplier is reliable, check if they are a SEMA Member. To become a member they must submit to regular, independent audits which checks they are: ☑️ Meeting over 40 regulations ☑️ Working to the latest industry standards ☑️ Have met industry Codes of Practice ☑️ Meet the necessary legislative requirements. #SEMAMember #RackingSuppliers #WarehouseRacking #SEMA

Let’s meet another one of our SEMA Members. With nearly 35 years of experience, DC Space & Storage Solutions Ltd has grown from a family business to a well-rounded experienced industrial storage solutions company. What sets them apart is their commitment to safety and quality assurance. Not only have they been a loyal SEMA Approved Member – Advanced (previously known as SEMA Distributor Company) for the last 4 years but they also show their commitment to industry standards by employing SEIRS installers and SARI inspections within their services. #DCSpaceStorage #DCDirect #SEMAMembers #SEMAMember #SEMAApprovedMember

We now have 621 SEIRS Diploma Qualified Installers! That’s 121 more in just 3 months 🎉 At SEMA, we’re incredibly proud to see these numbers grow and the positive impact it’s having on the industry. Businesses and warehouses across the UK can now rest assured knowing their racking installations are in the best hands. Here’s to our first milestone of the year!🥂 #SEIRS #QualifiedInstallers #IndustryStandards #SEMA #SafeInstallation

#HSE has turned 50! 🎂🎉 On January 1st, the Health and Safety Executive celebrated its 50th anniversary! Since 1974, HSE has been working tirelessly to make Great Britain one of the safest places to work, protecting both people and places across the country. This has is clearly reflected when comparing the death at work figures: • 1974 – 651 fatalities • 2023/2024 – 138 fatalities As they look ahead, HSE are continuing to adapt and improve the way they work, ensuring an even safer working environment for everyone in the future. Something, we at SEMA fully support by trying to make the storage equipment and warehousing industry a safer place to work. #HealthandSafetyExecutive #50thAnniversary

Let’s introduce our very first SEMA Approved Members of the year – NSI Projects! NSI Projects have been in the business for over 45 years! That’s right, for over four decades of they have used their experience and expertise to deliver complete warehouse and office fit out solutions.📦 But what sets NSI Projects apart is their high level of customer care. Customer care is a key value within their business, concentrating on customer service has resulted in repeat work from long-standing customers and numerous referrals. #NSIProjects #SEMAMembers #SEMAMember #SEMAApprovedMember

Did you know that we regularly check our member’s credentials? 📃 It’s something that is important to our association because we know that your workplace can only run safely if the racking and shelving you have in place has been designed and installed to do its job correctly. That’s why we ask any member looking to join SEMA as a member to undergo an audit. It’s a rigorous process that checks that each company is working to the highest level of SEMA standards, codes of practice and industry standards. Check they are conforming to health and safety requirements while also reducing their environmental impact. Plus, to save you the leg work it also checks they have the correct legal and insurance documentation in place. But, that’s not enough for us and to make sure our members consistently offer the highest levels of quality and safety we repeat the process every 5 years! #SEMAMembers #PalletRackingSafety #RackingSafety

Prioritise safety to maximize ROI! 🪙 When safety is at the heart 💙of your operations, everything in your warehouse runs like clockwork - boosting productivity and ensuring smooth operations . But how do you create a truly safe environment? In our latest article, we explore the key factors for building a safer work environment and share our best tips on how to prioritise safety throughout the lifecycle of your storage equipment. ✅ #Warehouserackingsafey #racksafety #rackingsafety #warehousesafety #warehouseefficiency