Which is the Best Forklift Truck for Racking?
A forklift truck plays a pivotal role in day-to-day warehouse activities- but which is the best Forklift Truck for Racking? This guide from Stakapal will help you identify different types of forklifts, the style of racking they work best with and the benefits they offer your warehouse or yard operations. Pedestrian Controlled Lift Truck The […]
Proper Installation and Relocation of Storage Racking Systems
Risks Compliance Liability Stakapal Conclusion At Stakapal, we know the importance of proper racking installation and relocation. As full SEMA members, our installation teams are SEIRS registered to ensure safety, compliance and operational efficiency in your warehouses, yards and retail facilities. It is essential to use qualified personnel to install and relocate racking systems. Doing so […]
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 […]
Racking Inspections: Are they a Legal Requirement?
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’.
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 SEMA Racking Guidelines SEMA (Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association) SEMA 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
Racking safety awareness is essential if you have Racking on your site. Whether in your warehouse or yard, safety is paramount, and it is important to understand what to do when an accident or incident occurs. What Should You Do In The Event of Serious Incidents within your Workplace Including Racking Collapse, Where a Reportable […]
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 act as a notice of weight load, which provides essential information regarding the safe loading capacity of racking systems. Warehouse rack labels are designed and required to help prevent accidents […]
Pallet Racking Safety: Make sure they can’t PIN you down!
Pallet Racking Safety Many businesses understand that pallet racking safety is extremely important and can help improve compliance for warehouse environments when storing palletised goods. While these systems offer great storage solutions, improving site safety within them is essential. Many risks can occur with all pallet racking, which is why it is important to follow […]