The Storage Equipment Manufacturer Association – SEMA

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When you work with an industry-expert racking supplier or manufacturer, says SEMA, they will design a storage system that minimises stock damage, enhances stock flow, improves productivity and creates a safe working space.

The dangers of ignoring safe racking installations

Here’s a fun fact – your racking is classed as work equipment. That means, under UK law, specifically the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER), you are responsible for maintaining the structure, says SEMA.

Don’t neglect your racking

Are you having some racking installed? Have you checked whether your racking installers need a CSCS card?

Does your racking installer need a CSCS card?

A question we’re frequently asked at SEMA is whether it’s okay to buy second-hand racking. After all, there are plenty of suppliers in the market offering the benefits of their ‘reliable’ second-hand racking, so surely it’s safe.

Should I buy second hand racking?

SEMA poses some key questions to ask yourself if you want to keep your racking safe.

Got racking? Stay safe!

If you haven’t been trained for your warehouse job, then how can you do the tasks expected of you? It’s an important question to consider especially when you realise that the HSE Health and Safety at Work Statistics repeatedly places the logistics and storage industry in the top four most dangerous places to work.

Want a safer workplace? Don’t forget training!

SEMA is on a mission - to help warehouse owners improve the safety of their racking.

SEMA launches Stay Racking Safe campaign

If you need an expert racking inspection but sure to check your inspector’s credentials cautions SEMA.

Check it out

Anyone working within the logistics sector will be all too aware of the challenges facing the industry. You need a warehouse that performs at peak efficiency, can maximise storage capacity, increase productivity and boost turnover.

Five steps for racking that boosts warehouse productivity

What you should know about racking legislation

Choose your racking supplier carefully

Safety call

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The Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association Ltd (SEMA) has made it even easier for warehouse owners and managers to check the credentials of a racking inspector with the launch of its SARI Verification tool.

SEMA launches new SARI verification tool

SEMA updates Cantilever Racking Code

Safety in the storage industry: aiming high

SEMA launches new guide on conduct of inspections

‘Mission Possible’ the theme for storage safety conference

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