The potential for calamity in a warehouse where pallet racking is involved is immense. Videos of racking collapses on the internet are widespread and while fascinating reveal the very real dangers involved in storing multiple and heavy goods stacked together in close proximity. Racking collapses not only lead to damaged stock which may be uninsured but also loss of operational capacity due to the clean up. A complete rack safety strategy comprises of two elements which when combined give your business and your workforce complete protection. Firstly a routine inspection either once or twice a year depending on your amount of racking from a SEMA approved inspector will make sure that your racking is thoroughly examined and provide insurers with the reports they need to keep you covered. Combined with staff training and annual courses which highlight the dangers and how to spot potential problems you mitigate the risks and stop them before they become irreparable.