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SEMA – is this your problem? – Finding the swl of discontinued or obsolete...
This month we bring you enquiries and answers on how to obtain information on the Safe Working Load of older types of racking and who should reinstall existing racking. Finding the swl of discontinued...
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SEMA – Is this your problem? – A Question about Racking Inspection
This month we bring you two enquiries, the first regarding the inspection of High Bay Racking and secondly a question on the correct loading of racking. A Question about Racking Inspection Q. Should...
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SEMA – Is this your problem? – Stacking heights for archive storage
Again this month we bring you two enquiries, the first regarding the safe stacking and storing of boxes of archived paperwork. The second has three questions revolving around best practice. Stacking...
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SEMA – Is this your problem? – Safe Working at the edge of a Mezzanine
This month we look at the distance pallets are allowed from the edge of a mezzanine floor and the precautions that should be taken. Safe Working at the edge of a Mezzanine Q: I am reviewing some...
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SEMA – Is this your problem? –“Safety Match” Storage
This month we bring you two enquiries, the first regarding the safe storage of products with potential safety issues, and the second query about making changes to part of a racking system and how that...
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SEMA – Is this your problem? – Lateral Movement in Single Bay Racking
This month we bring you two enquiries, the first regarding what, if any is the permitted lateral movement in Racking? and the second query about modifications that can be made to racking. Lateral...
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SEMA – Is this your problem? – Inspection of cantilever racking
The first question this month looks at Cantilever Racking and its inspection and the second considers what is involved in a standard Load notice. Inspection of cantilever racking Q: I am a health and...
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SEMA – Is this your problem? – Correct Splicing Procedure
This month we bring you two questions, the first looks at the rules regarding splicing and the second discusses the various fixings used in securing base plates. Correct Splicing Procedure Q: Having...
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SEMA – Is this your problem? – The correct procedure when dismantling and...
Two questions this month, the first on the best way to dismantle and erect racking, the second looks at the difference between racking and shelving The correct procedure when dismantling and erecting...
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SEMA – Is this your problem? – Hit and Miss Shelving
This month’s questions both involve shelving, the first concerns the use of Hit & Miss timber to act as shelving and the second asks what if any regulations should be considered when using Line...
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SEMA – is this your problem? – Severe degree of bend on beams
This month we bring you enquiries and answers relating to bending of beams and tack welding racking. Severe degree of bend on beams Q. A substantial amount of re-organising in one of our facilities was...
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SEMA – is this your problem? – Q. We have a warehouse containing high level...
This month we bring you enquiries and answers relating to frequency of inspection and the status of installers/suppliers. Frequency of inspection? Q. We have a warehouse containing high level pallet...
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SEMA – is this your problem? – Should racking be bolted to the floor?
This month we bring you enquiries and answers relating to the bolting of racking to the floor and fixing racking to a wall. Should racking be bolted to the floor? Q. We have some racking which is not...
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Is this your problem? Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association
Our first question this month is for Beam Re-Positioning and the second is asking for a recommendation with Rack Protectors. Beam Re-Position Q. Good morning, our pallet racking system was installed by...
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Is this your problem? Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association
Our first question this month asks about Mesh Backing and the second is a query on Shelving Height. Mesh Backing Q. I am interested in understanding the requirement for “mesh” backing on racking that...
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Is this your problem? Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association
Our first question this month asks for confirmation on Supplier Documentation and the second asks about Pallet Racking Colours. Supplier Documentation Q. I am looking for confirmation please on what...
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Is this your problem? – Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association
Our first question this month asks about Racking Inspection Records and our second enquires about Racking, Secured to a Wall. Requirements for retention of Racking Inspection Records Q. How long does a...
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Is this your problem? Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association
The first question we have for this month is asks how best to calculate the load capacity of a mezzanine floor. Next we consider Cantilever racking and what the degree of acceptable fall back is. Load...
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Is this your problem? – Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association
The first question we have for this month asks are insurance inspectors qualified and our second asks about the height of uprights. Are Insurance Inspectors qualified? Q. We have periodic inspections...
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Is this your problem? – Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association
Our first query this month Is looking for clarification on missing pins and securing column guards and our second asks about Separating Pedestrians from FLT. Missing Pins and Loose Column Guards Q. I...
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