“SEMA recommend that racking operators are the first line of defence and should always be encouraged to report damage as it occurs. The second line of defence should be a supervisor’s weekly patrol inspection carried out with the express purpose of checking the racking. This should be done at weekly intervals normally at a standard walking pace keeping documented records of the inspection and action points resulting from the inspection. The final level of protection is the formal inspection that should be carried out every 6 or 12 months depending on the level of activity in the warehouse” Ref: Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA)

• Spot potential faults before they develop into a more serious and costly defect
• Contains 25 individual checklists relating to components and structural checks to be completed before the racking is used
• Allows workers to easily carry out pre-use inspection checks
• Includes useful guidance notes to remind operatives what to look for during their inspection
• Designed to help improve safety and promote good working practices
• Duplicate carbon copies are retained in the book for management records
• Reduce maintenance costs and ensure compliance with legal responsibilities
• The checklist is suitable for both manual and electric powered pallet trucks