On this page, we explain everything so you know exactly what to expect from an inspection by SESS.
Preparing for an inspection
To receive a positive inspection report, there are a number of proactive measures you can take into account. The most important is proper assembly!
- Make sure your warehouse racks are installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions. A professional assembly company can help with this. They have the right materials and expertise to carry out the installation expertly.
- Regularly inspect your warehouse for damage to beams, uprights, connectors, etc., and replace them when necessary. Our inspection checklist is a useful tool for this!
- Ensure clear pathways around pallet racks to allow safe movement of personnel, materials, and potentially emergency assistance.
- Ensure your staff is trained for working in a warehouse and that they know and follow the safety regulations.
- Always use safety equipment.
- Schedule regular maintenance, including cleaning, lubricating moving parts, and replacing damaged components.
- It’s important to know that your racks do not need to be emptied before the inspection.
These are just a few key points.
Download the full checklist
A regular internal inspection is highly recommended before scheduling an official inspection. We’ve created a checklist with items that will definitely be checked during an inspection. Go through each point to optimally prepare for the inspection!
During the inspection
Our inspectors always work alone and do not require assistance to carry out their tasks. The only thing we expect is for someone to show them where the warehouse installations to be inspected are located. Work can continue as usual during the inspection.
Are your racks being inspected for the first time? In that case, everything will be carefully measured, and the load capacity of the installations will also be determined. This information is kept in our system, so that our inspector can refer to it during a next inspection. An initial inspection therefore takes longer than a periodic inspection or re-inspection after repair. How long an inspection takes depends, among other things, on the size of your installations. An inspector is usually present at your company for at least a full day.
After the inspection
- After each inspection, you will receive a detailed inspection report from us that clearly highlights the issues with your installation.
- We will provide you with a list of components, including an overview and the location of all damaged elements.
- We will create a detailed floor plan of your warehouse and installations.
- If necessary, we will create the loading boards indicating the capacity of your racks.
What is included in the inspection report?
Damage, problems or defects are carefully noted in the inspection report. Its location is also clearly shown, possibly with a photo. Comments are divided into three categories, each marked with a color code: red, orange and green.
Red code
Red-coded observations represent a significant safety hazard and are communicated on the day of the inspection itself. A red code means that the entire rack system in question must be immediately evacuated and repaired before it can be re-approved for use.
Orange code
This code is given to defects that must be repaired within a period of 4 weeks. The affected part of the installation must be clearly marked and temporarily taken out of use.
Make your warehouse a safe working environment
Do you want to make your warehouse a safe and reliable working environment for your employees? Do you want this in black and white on paper? Complete the form or contact us without obligation via the options below!
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- KMO Zone AKMO
- Heideveld 2
- 9960 Assenede