Warehouse operations in the UK are required to abide by safe storage practices in order to minimise the risk to operators and maintain a safe working environment. These practices are primarily shaped by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and supported by the Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA). Together, these two organisations have developed a framework that helps businesses comply with legislation and safely deploy pallet racking storage solutions. Why SEMA best practice...

Maximising the usage of current warehouse space is now of the utmost importance, as warehouse land across the UK is ever harder to come by. The UK Warehousing Association suggests that since 2015, the demand for warehouse space has increased by over 60%, which makes sense given the growth of online shopping, logistics, and manufacturing. The issue is now that there is very little land left to build on, and what is available is very expensive. Smarter Warehouse Storage Design A simple,...

A SARI racking inspection is designed to help warehouse operations to remain compliant with health and safety legislation, to maintain their insurance coverage and to protect their workforce from accidents and injuries.   Why racking inspections are necessary Storage solutions such as pallet racking  are pivotal to the operational efficiency of warehouses across the UK. They enable inventory to be safely stored and easily accessed as needed, but in order to protect the workforce from hazards...