Today more than ever, safety is a hot topic in warehouses around the world. Warehousing has become a complex industry that can expose workers to a multitude of risks and hazards. Health and safety should be proactively managed just like any other part of the business.
It is well known that workplace inspections help prevent incidents and injuries; however, when you’re hiring a safety inspector things can get tricky. Knowing the right questions to ask and what to look for to ensure the inspector is performing their job diligently is critical. Through a detailed examination of the workplace, inspections help identify and record hazards for corrective action. However, making sure the company you’re hiring is safe, credible, and experienced is vital.
Whether you supervise a single warehouse or operate multiple distribution centres, our goal is to help you manage what is frequently a critical asset: your equipment and racking solutions. Through certified SEMA inspectors, we offer you a comprehensive overview of the condition of your storage systems. The detailed reporting, based on rigorous observations by our certified rack experts, allows you to take corrective actions and to bring your racking back to conformity.
Inspections are important as they allow you to:
- Minimise the number and severity of warehouse accidents
- Prevent large repair bills due to the negligence of your pallet racking
- Prevent the risk of racks potentially collapsing or being overloaded due to damages
- Identify existing and potential hazards
- Determine underlying causes of hazards and recommend corrective action
Furthermore, the team conducting the installation of the racking system is just as important as the solutions chosen. Even the most innovative racking and shelving design can be brought down by poor or improper rack installation. Without any qualifications or certification, it is difficult to determine who is “competent’’ to carry out installation projects or to perform the inspection in your warehouse. Hiring an individual that has worked for a ‘long time’ in a warehouse does not make them competent to carry out a proper rack installation or inspection according to the international norms. Certified members are the obvious choice to carry out these functions.
The benefits of selecting a certified inspectors / installers include:
- Knowledge of regulations and procedures
- Knowledge of potential hazards
- Experience with work procedures involved
- Usage of the latest technologically advanced measuring tools and equipment
- Expert inspection or installation conforms to the Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) “guide to the conduct of pallet racking and shelving surveys”.
- Highlight on the necessity for repair or replacement of any damaged components according to (SEMA) code of practice relating to racking damage.
SPAN specialises in installing and dismantling all types of storage solutions. To guarantee you a quality and consistent crew on each job, we provide certified supervisors, certified installation managers, and experienced labourers. We pride ourselves on working in the safest possible manner and adhere to strict safety guidelines.
For peace of mind, certified inspectors/installers should be your first choice when looking for an inspection or installation job. We are confident that we have the expertise and certifications to ensure your next project is a success.
