Who is responsible?
- Business owners
- Property owners
- Directors
- Management
- Operators
What types of storage equipment are affected by PUWER?
- All types of racking and shelving
- Mezzanine floors
- Edge protection including pallet gates
- All other types of storage equipment
What does PUWER require us to do?
Ensure that the equipment is:
- Suitable for the intended use
- Safe for use, maintained in a safe condition and inspected to ensure it is correctly installed and does not subsequently deteriorate
- Used only by people who have received adequate information, instruction and training
- Accompanied by suitable health and safety measures, such as protective devices and controls. These will normally include guarding, emergency stop devices, adequate means of isolation from sources of energy, clearly visible markings and warning devices
- Used in accordance with specific requirements, for mobile work equipment and power presses
A quick guide to HSG76 – Racking Systems
- Racking should only be installed by competent people in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. A programme of installation training is run under SEIRS (Storage Equipment Installers Registration Scheme), which is run by SEMA
- To ensure that a racking installation continues to be serviceable and safe, the storage equipment should be inspected on a regular basis
- A technically competent person should carry out independent expert inspections at intervals of not more than 12 months
- A written report should be submitted to the PRRS (Person Responsible for Racking Safety) with observations and proposals for any action necessary
- Expert inspections to be undertaken by competent person might be a trained specialist within an organisation, a specialist from the rack supplier, or an independent qualified rack inspector
What can you do?
- Familiarise yourself with HSG76
- Appoint an in-house PRRS (Person Responsible for Racking Safety) - please contact us for training information
- Undertake regular (at least weekly) in-house checks carried out by your PRRS
- Create RAMS documentation for the safe use of the equipment
- Arrange for independent annual inspections and maintenance to be carried out by a SEMA Approved Company
- Ensure load notices are installed and understood
- Adhere to manufacturers guidelines
- Ensure any changes to your systems are carried out by SEIRS trained, experienced technicians
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