Supplying Industrial Storage to Storage Manufacturers
Stakapal’s expertise have created an industrial storage solution that will have long-term positive benefits for storage solution manufacturer, Hammonds. Hammonds, founded in 1926, a family-run company based in Leicestershire has had a successful history in creating bespoke storage solutions for the new-build market and personal home improvements. Tailor-made products designed by Hammonds maximise storage for […]
Safety in Storage
Key Elements for Safe Storage Stakapal Technical Director, Nick Betteley, guides you through the decision making process for your racking to create a safe site. You’ll hardly notice your racking if you select the right system for your business. However, making the wrong choice can have a huge impact on your business. Stakapal understands these […]
Cantilever Racking Inspections: Why are they necessary?
It is usually an Environmental Health Officer (EHO) from the local council, or a Health and Safety Executive Inspector that demands that a company obtains a racking inspection of its cantilever racking by a ‘technically competent person’. Cantilever Racking is a storage system usually utilised to store long and irregular or even awkward shaped products […]
Cantilever Racking Health Check
Cantilever Racking Health Checks You Should Carry Out In these tough and challenging economic times it is understandable that many companies have had to delay the purchase of any new storage equipment for their warehouse or yard. What is more concerning, however, is the fact that in many cases this also applies to the ongoing […]
Do You Know YOUR Racking Inspection Responsibilities?
Official Racking Guide Lines & Inspectors SEMA (Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association) Regularly publish technical information in the form of Codes of Practice and Guidelines for the manufacturing, installation and inspection of racking. Stakapal’s complete range is produced in accordance with the SEMA Quality Assessment Scheme which ensures independent checking of all design procedures and methods. […]
Racking Safety : What to do if things fall
What Should You Do In The Event of Serious Incidents within your Workplace Including Racking Collapse Where a Reportable Injury is Caused What is a Reportable Accident? A Reportable Accident is an accident that firstly involves the collapse of over 5000kgs of material. What is a Reportable Injury? In addition to the collapse, an incident […]
When did you last check your Racking Load Labels?
Understanding Racking Load Labels In warehouse environments, racking load labels play a crucial role in maintaining safety standards and ensuring compliance with regulations. These labels provide essential information regarding the safe loading capacity of racking systems, helping to prevent accidents and protect both personnel and inventory. The information is vital and safe loading practices should […]
Make sure they can’t PIN you down!
Cantilever Racking Safety Cantilever racking systems are widely used in warehouses for storing long, bulky items such as steel bars, pipes, timber, and more. While these systems offer great storage solutions, ensuring safety within them is essential. Many risks can occur with all Cantilever Racking which is why it is important to follow all Health […]
