When it comes to warehouse efficiency and safety, pallet racking often plays a central role. But as you evaluate your storage systems, you may wonder: Does pallet racking need to be certified?
The short answer: Yes, in most cases, it does. Certification ensures that your racking meets industry standards for safety, compliance, and performance, which protects your people, your inventory, and your business operations.
The Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (SEMA) provides industry guidelines and codes of practice for the design, installation, and use of storage equipment, including pallet racking.
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) impose a duty on employers to ensure the safety of their employees and the equipment they use. This includes pallet racking systems.
While SEMA certification is not a legal requirement, it is widely recognised as a mark of quality and compliance with safety standards.
Insurance companies may also require businesses to adhere to certain standards for pallet racking safety to maintain insurance coverage.