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Racking Inspection Report
For
A User
25th October 2010
Racking Protection and Management Limited

Sunrise House, Hulley Road, Macclesfield
Cheshire, SK10 2LP
Tel; 0800 077 6174 Fax; 0871 251 6361

www.rackingpm.co.uk
A User.
Racking Inspection and Survey S25349.
25th October 2010
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Contents
1. Introduction
1.1. Inspection requirements
1.2. Inspection objective
2. Inspection
2.1. Inspection comments
2.2. Inspection results
2.3. Maintenance and repairs
2.4. Replacement components required
3. Further action
4. SEMA guidelines
5. Appendices
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1. Introduction
1.1. Inspection requirements
Legal requirement; There is a legal requirement to inspect, or have your racking inspected,
under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. The inspection also fulfils your obligations as
described by the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and the
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER).
Qualified persons; Formal inspections should be carried out by someone who is suitable
qualified or experienced. Inspectors who have qualified through training have extensive
experience in storage equipment and warehouse design and have passed in depth
theoretical and practical examinations and also carry the appropriate Professional Indemnity
Insurance.
Competent persons; Members of your own staff have been trained to be competent in the
day to day identification of critical racking damage. This ensures that any immediate issues
can be safely assessed without delay and any appropriate action taken.
Should any damage occur to the racking structure there is a genuine risk that the
structure may not be able to take the loads for which it was designed.
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1.2 Inspection objectives
Objective of the Inspection; To inspect and report on the damage condition of the
pallet racking in accordance with SEMA Guideline № 6 “Guide to the Conduct of
Racking and Shelving Surveys.
Our assessments are made in accordance with the SEMA Codes of Practice and Federation
Europeenne de la Manutention 10.2.04 Guidelines for the Safe use of Static Steel Racking
and Shelving.
These Codes of Practice have been incorporated into the Health and Safety Guidance
HSG76 which are the interpretations made by the Health and Safety Executive of current,
applicable, legislation e.g. PUWER.
Accordingly, we have classified our assessments as follows;
Green risk This is damage that requires monitoring but is not currently considered a
significant risk to the racking.
Amber risk This is hazardous damage which requires action and/or rectification within 28
days.
Amber risk that has not had action taken within the 28 day period should be
considered as RED and offloaded immediately.
Red risk This is very serious damage which requires immediate action i.e. immediate
offload and isolation from service.
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2. Inspection
2.1. Inspection comments

• The storage equipment in the areas inspected was manufactured by Link 51 and
Dexion. With the exception of Row T, the Load notices accurately reflect the design
of the racking.
• The general racking configuration is based on wide aisle reach trucks.
• The first pallet level height is generally consistent with a number or racks including
for a small parts picking level.
• We have retained our notes on the technical specification of the racking should you
require such information in the future to check on the safety of the configuration or to
obtain replacement Load Notices.
In brief, the system is designed on a mixture of 900, 910 and 1100mm deep frames to
accommodate pallets handled on either face..
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2.2. Inspection results
• Red damage: There were 2 items of serious damage observed within the racking
and 14 positions where the beam locks are missing. These should be fitted as a
matter of urgency.
• Amber damage: There was 5 instances of AMBER damage and the sheets have
been attached which identify the locations of this damage. It is a requirement of
HSG76 and the SEMA Codes of Practice that amber damage should be dealt with
within 28 days and should only be returned to use following repair.
• Green damage: There were 27 instances of GREEN damage and the appropriate
sheets have been attached to this report. This level of damage does not result in the
component being unserviceable although it requires monitoring to ensure it does not
deteriorate further with use.
• Visibility; The inspection took place from ground level with the racking partially
loaded. In some instances, the full frame was not visible due to the positioning of the
loads which prevented visibility. Wherever practical, rear beams were inspected for
damage and beam locks.
• Floor fixings; All floor fixings were present, tight and in the appropriate quantities.
• Base plates; All base plates were securely fixed to the floor.
• Beams; Please refer to the covering letter for comments about Row T.
• Bracing; There is 1 instance of a brace having been damaged in excess of the

guidelines and which requires replacement within 28 days. Bracing cannot be
repaired and should be replaced on a like-for-like basis with components from the
original manufacturer. During repair, your nominated repairer should check that the
upright bracing holes to ensure that they have not elongated.
• Housekeeping The general standard of housekeeping was excellent given the very
high levels of truck and picking movement.
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Distortion of frames due to beam lengths
Incorrect brace fitted
Product in Fire Escape path
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Frame alignment and plumb
Frame alignment
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2.3. Maintenance and repairs

On subsequent surveys we would normally comment on the completion of the repairs
and, additionally, assess the quality of these repairs.
When contracting out repairs, we suggest that your order states that “all repairs must
be carried out in conformity to the SEMA/FEM Codes of Practice together with the
manufacturers design installation standards”
Damaged components should only be replaced on a like–for-like basis except where

an upgraded component is approved and supported by the manufacturer.
2.4. Replacement components required

We recommend that only genuine components are to be used in the repair of
damaged racking since these are manufactured to the same standards as the original
and to be considered “fit for purpose”.
From our analysis, we have determined the following damaged components (Red
and Amber) although you should get your nominated repairer to check the actual
dimensions.
Dexion uprights 3№
Link 51 uprights 2№
Dexion diagonal (900mm) 1№
Link 51 diagonal (1100mm) 1№
Dexion beam locks 2№
Link 51 beam locks 12 №
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3. Further action
3.1. Action required
1. Beam locks – fit immediately
2. Red risk components – unload immediately
3. Amber risk components - unload within 28 days
3.2. Remedial works

Please refer to the attached sheets.
4. SEMA Guidelines for racking damage

The Storage Equipment Manufacturer’s Association has produced guidelines,
intended for users and professionals alike to keep the racking in a safe and risk free
condition. These guidelines provide the basis of assessment and can be used to
make an initial assessment on the rack’s safety.
The following pages contain the guidelines against which we have conducted the
inspection.
Copies of the relevant Code of Practice and Guidelines can be obtained directly from
Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA)

The National Metalforming Centre
47 Birmingham Road
West Bromwich
B70 6PY
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Appendix 1. Damage assessment guidelines
Frontal impact damage tolerance

1.0 metre gauge length of straight edge
Maximum Gap in
Direction of Frame
Bracing +/- 3.0mm
3.0mm
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Lateral impact damage tolerance

1.0 metre gauge length of straight edge
Maximum Gap in
Direction of Beam
Spans +/- 5.0mm
5.0mm
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Acknowledgements;
Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA)

The National Metalforming Centre
47 Birmingham Road
West Bromwich
B70 6PY
Tel; 0121 601 6350
Health and Safety Executive

Library Information Services
St Hughes House
Stanley Precinct
Bootle
Merseyside
L20 3QY
Tel; 0151 951 4000
For downloading free electronic copies of HSG76

http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/hsg76.pdf
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Company A User RACKING INSPECTION DOCUMENT
Racking Protection and Management Ltd
Site Chesterfield
Sunrise House Hulley Road Macclesfield
Cheshire United Kingdom SK10 2LP
Site contact A User
www.rackingprotectionandmanagement.co.uk
Tel 0800 077 6174 Fax 0871 251 6361
Date of survey 25-10-2010
Horizontal brace
Diagonal brace
Amber
Site aware?
Protected?
Green
Useable?
Loaded?
Damaged component
Upright
Zone,
Red
Beam
Area, or Location of the damage Or see tick box Position Level Manufacturer Specification
TAG №
1 A02 X F X
2 A02 BEAM LOCK R 2 X
3 A03 X F X
4 A04 BEAM LOCK R 2 X
5 A06 X F X
6 B04 BEAM LOCK R 2 X
7 B03 X F X
8 C05 X X
9 D06 X F X
10 D04 X F X
11 D03 X F X
12 D02 X F X
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Horizontal brace
Diagonal brace
Amber
Site aware?
Protected?
Green
Useable?
Loaded?
Damaged component
Upright
Zone,
Red
Beam
TAG №
1 D01 X X F X
2 E01A X X F 4 X
3 E01B X X F 8 X
4 E02 X F X
5 E03 X F X
6 E05 X 4 X
7 H08 X F X
8 H08 BEAM LOCK R 1 X
9 H06 X F X
10 H05 X R X
11 H04 X R X
12 H03 X F X
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Site Chesterfield
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Horizontal brace
Diagonal brace
Amber
Site aware?
Protected?
Green
Useable?
Loaded?
Damaged component
Upright
Zone,
Red
Beam
TAG №
1 J06 X F X
2 K06 BEAM LOCK R X
3 K03 X F X
4 K02 X F X
5 L02 X F X
6 M04 X F X
7 M03 X F X
8 P08 X X
9 P01 FLOOR FIXING F X
10 Q06 X R X
11 R08 BEAM LOCK R 2 X
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Site Chesterfield
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Horizontal brace
Diagonal brace
Amber
Site aware?
Protected?
Green
Useable?
Loaded?
Damaged component
Upright
Zone,
Red
Beam
TAG №
1 R07 X 1 X
5 S01 BEAM LOCK R 2 X
6 S03 X F X
10 T05 X F X
11 T04 X F X
12 T02 X F X
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Site Chesterfield
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Horizontal brace
Diagonal brace
Amber
Site aware?
Protected?
Green
Useable?
Loaded?
Damaged component
Upright
Zone,
Red
Beam
TAG №
1 T01 X F X
10
11
12
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Company A User RED DAMAGE REPORT
Site Chesterfield
SURVEY COMPLETION CERTIFICATE Racking Protection and Management Limited
Site contact A User www.rackingprotectionandmanagement.co.uk
Tel 0800 077 6174 Fax 0871 251 6361
Those components identified below are classed as being in risk category RED i.e. having damage which is in excess of that permitted in SEMA/FEM Guidelines and
HSG 76/ Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
DANGEROUS; REQUIRING IMMEDIATE OFFLOAD
URGENT ACTION
unloaded
Damaged
Position
Missing
Level
other
Zone Location Component Date Signature
REQUIRED
A02 BEAM LOCK R 2 X FIT BEAM LOCK
A04 BEAM LOCK R 2 X FIT BEAM LOCK
B04 BEAM LOCK R 2 X FIT BEAM LOCK
H08 BEAM LOCK R 1 X FIT BEAM LOCK
H05 UPRIGHT R X REPLACE UPRIGHT
H04 UPRIGHT R X REPLACE UPRIGHT
K06 BEAM LOCK R 2 X FIT BEAM LOCK
P01 FLOOR FIXING F X TIGHTEN
R08 BEAM LOCK R 2 X FIT BEAM LOCK
We confirm that the Racking Survey has been completed for the zones stated above, and that the red damage Signed for Racking Protection and Management Limited
has been notified to us. We acknowledge the actions that we are required to take (see overleaf) as determined
by SEMA Codes of Practice and HSG 76/ Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
Signed…………………………………………………………. Date ……………………………. 1|Page

…………………………………………………………………......../date…………………………….
Company A User RED DAMAGE REPORT
Site Chesterfield
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URGENT ACTION
unloaded
Damaged
Position
Missing
Other
Level
REQUIRED
S01 BEAM LOCK R 2 X FIT BEAM LOCK
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Company A User AMBER DAMAGE REPORT
Site Chesterfield
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Tel 0800 077 6174 Fax 0871 251 6361
Those components identified below are classed as being in risk category AMBER i.e. having damage which is in excess of that permitted for continued use as
defined by; SEMA/FEM Guidelines, HSG 76 and Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
DANGEROUS; REQUIRING OFFLOAD/REPAIR IN NOT MORE THAN 28 DAYS
ACTION REQUIRED
unloaded
Damaged
Position
Missing
Level
other
WITHIN 28 DAYS
D03 UPRIGHT F X OFFLOAD AND REPLACE
E03 UPRIGHT F X OFFLOAD AND REPLACE
E05 DIAGONAL 4 X REPLACE
H08 UPRIGHT F X OFFLOAD AND REPLACE
P08 DIAGONAL 3 X REPLACE
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Racking Inspection Report

25th October 2010

Racking Protection and Management Limited

Tel; 0800 077 6174 Fax; 0871 251 6361

1.1. Inspection requirements

1.2. Inspection objective

2.1. Inspection comments

2.2. Inspection results

2.3. Maintenance and repairs

2.4. Replacement components required

1.1. Inspection requirements

1.2 Inspection objectives

Accordingly, we have classified our assessments as follows;

2.1. Inspection comments

• The general racking configuration is based on wide aisle reach trucks.

2.2. Inspection results

• Bracing; There is 1 instance of a brace having been damaged in excess of the

Distortion of frames due to beam lengths

Incorrect brace fitted

Product in Fire Escape path

Frame alignment and plumb

2.3. Maintenance and repairs

Damaged components should only be replaced on a like–for-like basis except where

2.4. Replacement components required

Dexion diagonal (900mm) 1№

Link 51 diagonal (1100mm) 1№

Dexion beam locks 2№

Link 51 beam locks 12 №

2. Red risk components – unload immediately

3. Amber risk components - unload within 28 days

3.2. Remedial works

4. SEMA Guidelines for racking damage

Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA)

Appendix 1. Damage assessment guidelines

Frontal impact damage tolerance

Lateral impact damage tolerance

Maximum Gap in Any Direction of

Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA)

Tel; 0121 601 6350

Health and Safety Executive

For downloading free electronic copies of HSG76

2 A02 BEAM LOCK R 2 X

4 A04 BEAM LOCK R 2 X

6 B04 BEAM LOCK R 2 X

8 H08 BEAM LOCK R 1 X

2 K06 BEAM LOCK R X

9 P01 FLOOR FIXING F X

11 R08 BEAM LOCK R 2 X

12 R07 BEAM LOCK R 2 X

2 R03 BEAM LOCK R 2 X

3 R02 BEAM LOCK R 2 X

4 R01 BEAM LOCK R 2 X

5 S01 BEAM LOCK R 2 X

7 S03 BEAM LOCK R 2 X

8 S07 BEAM LOCK R 2 X

9 S08 BEAM LOCK R 2 X

A04 BEAM LOCK R 2 X FIT BEAM LOCK

B04 BEAM LOCK R 2 X FIT BEAM LOCK

H08 BEAM LOCK R 1 X FIT BEAM LOCK

H05 UPRIGHT R X REPLACE UPRIGHT

H04 UPRIGHT R X REPLACE UPRIGHT

K06 BEAM LOCK R 2 X FIT BEAM LOCK