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If you have pallet racking in your warehouse, you’ll need to know how to inspect and maintain it properly. Without regular inspections and sufficient repairs, you could suffer product damage, and even put your employees at risk of serious injury. There are also benefits to pallet racking inspections – holding them often could help to reduce your insurance premiums, saving you money in the long-term. The legislation There are many rules and regulations in place to ensure that racking inspections are carried out in a certain way. Under the PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment) Regulations 1998, pallet racking...

If you work in the warehouse industry, you’ll know the importance of pallets to your everyday operations. But did you know that there are many experts out there who believe pallets to be ‘the single most important object in the global economy’? The claim, made in Slate magazine, is an enormous one – but the evidence is there to back it up. From their creation in the 1920s to the present day, where companies like Ikea design their products to fit around pallet sizes and shapes, there’s no denying that these simple wooden constructions have been, and continue to be,...

If you’re planning to invest in a pallet racking solution, you’ll already know that this isn’t a decision to be taken lightly. There are so many different elements and factors to consider, from the selection of the racking itself to the design and installation of the solution. The cost, the legal health and safety requirements and the downtime it will cause to your business when it’s being fitted must all be factored in, among many other considerations. If a new or used pallet racking solution is on the cards for your business, read on to discover the most important things...

In every warehouse, a good shelving and racking solution is a must. Without a robust, efficient solution, your everyday operations will be chaotic, and you could even be putting members of staff at risk. But what about the pieces of equipment which are often overlooked; the supporting accessories that are an integral cog in the machinery of your business? From security signage to extra shelves, every warehouse needs a range of extra pieces of equipment to ensure their business runs like clockwork. Take a look at these essential accessories that no warehouse environment can afford to be without. Extra shelves...

Every good warehouse needs a pallet racking system that measures up. Pallet racking is one of the most important aspects of your warehouse, and if you get it wrong, you could hinder your business’ growth and progress – and even cause an accident or an injury. Naturally, when it comes to finding a new pallet racking solution, you’ll be keeping an eye on the budget. Buying a brand new, custom-made system can be very expensive, especially if you’re going for top-of-the-range equipment. Luckily, for businesses that are trying to live within their means, there’s an alternative. Why not buy a...