Rack Training
Racking Must Be Regularly Inspected to Meet UK Safety Legislation
Our 4 Racking Safety Training Courses - Made Simple
This is a quick overview of our expert-led training courses. Each course is designed to help warehouse teams stay safe, identify damage, and stay compliant with UK safety regulations. Whether you require basic awareness or formal inspection training, all sessions are delivered on-site and can be scheduled to suit your team’s availability.
Our Racking Training courses:
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Pallet Racking Inspection Training
For: Warehouse Managers or PRRS (Person Responsible for Racking Safety)
Learn how to carry out official racking inspections safely and correctly. -
Damage Awareness Training
For: Warehouse Staff and Safety Teams
Helps your team spot damage early and report it before it becomes dangerous. -
Racking Maintenance Training
For: In-House Maintenance Teams
Teaches staff how to do basic repairs on racking systems up to 6 metres high. -
Forklift Refresher Training - Counterbalance Only
For: Forklift Drivers needing recertification
A refresher course to keep your drivers safe and legally compliant.
Scroll down for a full breakdown of each racking training course and what’s included.
Rack Training That Keeps Your Team Safe, Skilled and Compliant
Racking must be inspected regularly to comply with UK Health and Safety legislation such as HSG 76, PUWER, and the EN 15635 standard. According to HSG 76 (Section 645), the designated PRRS (Person Responsible for Racking Safety) “should ensure that inspections are made at weekly or other regular intervals based on risk assessment.”
Legislation alone isn’t enough.
Does your team know what to look for - and why it matters?
Warehouses are fast-paced, dynamic environments. Damage can occur at any time between annual inspections and often goes unnoticed. A well-trained team that can identify issues early plays a crucial role in keeping your facility safe, legally compliant and cost-effective.
Expert Training Delivered Where It Matters
At Rack Group, we deliver expert-led racking training courses designed to protect your people, your infrastructure and your bottom line. Whether you're looking to train your Person Responsible for Racking Safety (PRRS) to carry out routine inspections or equip your team to safely perform basic repairs, our RoSPA Qualifications Assured courses give your workforce the confidence, knowledge and competence to act effectively.
Backed by decades of industry experience, our training is delivered on your site, using your racking systems, and scheduled to suit your shift patterns. From inspection and maintenance to FLT refresher training, all sessions are aligned to UK Health and Safety standards including HSG76, PUWER, EN15635, and SEMA guidelines.
Why Choose Rack Group Training?
- Compliant with SEMA and EN15635 standards
- Delivered on-site around your shift schedules
- Covers inspections, repairs, damage awareness and FLT refresher
- Taught by experienced racking specialists
- Trusted by leading warehouse and logistics companies across the UK
Safety legislation, including HSG76, PUWER, and EN15635.
Simply put, our courses provide your staff with enough knowledge to competently spot racking damage.
The PRRS (person responsible for racking safety)
“Should ensure that inspections are made at weekly or other regular intervals based on risk assessment.”
(HSG 76, Section 645. Warehousing and Storage: A Guide to Health and Safety)
Our Racking Training Courses
Choose from our range of industry-approved training courses, all delivered on-site and tailored to your facility led by racking specialist instructors. Whether you need to train staff to spot racking damage, carry out low-level repairs, or refresh their forklift handling certification, we have the right solution for your team.
Pallet Racking Inspection Training
Duration: 1 day / 8 hours
Who it's for: PRRS appointees, warehouse supervisors, safety officers
Course Overview:
Led by racking experts, this course provides warehouse supervisors and PRRS appointees with the knowledge and practical skills to conduct weekly pallet racking inspections. Aligned with EN 15635, HSG 76 and SEMA guidance, delegates will learn to identify damage, assess risk and accurately report issues through a blend of classroom theory and live warehouse practice. Ideal for warehouse supervisors and managers or PRRS appointees.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Understand racking types, components and terminology
- Identify common damage and potential hazards
- Apply allowable deflection and tolerance limits
- Complete inspection paperwork and reports
- Improve legal, moral and financial understanding of racking safety
Assessment: Written and practical assessment
PPE Required: High-vis vest, safety footwear
Delivered on-site. Price on application.
Damage Awareness Training
Duration: 1 day / 8 hours
Who it's for: Warehouse operatives, PRRS support, safety teams
Course Overview:
Designed to improve warehouse safety culture, this course helps teams identify signs of racking damage during everyday operations. Ideal for increasing internal reporting, reducing near misses, and lowering repair costs.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Recognise early signs of racking damage
- Understand causes of impact damage and collapse risk
- Improve visual inspections and daily safety checks
- Enhance awareness of legal obligations (EN15635, HSG76)
- Promote proactive hazard identification
- Flexible delivery to suit shift patterns
Racking Maintenance Training
Duration: 1 day / 8 hours (On-site practical & classroom)
Who it's for: In-house repair teams, maintenance leads
Course Overview:
This hands-on course equips delegates with the skills to safely carry out low-level repairs to APR systems. Training includes correct use of hand and power tools, safe systems of work, and repair procedures in line with EN15635.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Carry out basic repairs to front and rear beams, bracing and twisted frames
- Understand system types and terminology
- Apply legal guidance to maintenance practices
- Work to safe systems and risk assessments
- Know limitations: repairs permitted only up to 6 metres
Note: Course excludes third-party repair permissions. PPE, access to scissor lifts and isolated racking section required.
NEW! FLT Refresher Training - Counterbalance Only
Duration: 1 day / 8 hours (depending on delegate experience)
Who it's for: Operators requiring re-certification for Counterbalance trucks
Course Overview:
This refresher ensures your FLT operators remain safe, competent and compliant under HSE guidelines. Covers theoretical and practical elements, delivered by certified instructors.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Safe driving techniques and operational awareness
- Refresh knowledge of loading, lifting and stacking procedures
- Hazard recognition and collision prevention
- Legal responsibilities and documentation
- Certification awarded upon successful completion.
Ongoing Support, Inspections and Compliance Aftercare
Training is just the beginning. At Rack Group, we provide ongoing support to ensure your racking systems remain safe, compliant and operational long after your team is trained. Our annual inspections, damage reports, design and maintenance services help you stay ahead of issues before they become costly or dangerous.
Delivered by racking specialists, our expert-led inspection programmes are aligned with EN 15635 and HSG 76 guidance. Each visit includes a detailed report with colour-coded damage classification and actionable repair recommendations giving you the peace of mind that your racking meets UK safety standards.
For businesses looking to embed long-term safety and resilience into their warehouse operations, our inspection and aftercare services offer the reassurance and reliability you need.
Explore our inspection and maintenance services.
Impact Protection Systems That Reinforce Racking Safety
Compliance is not just about process and training - it relies on the right safety infrastructure in place to protect your racking systems from everyday operational hazards. Rack Group offers a comprehensive range of impact protection products that work in harmony with your warehouse layout to minimise damage, reduce risk and support long-term safety performance.
Our solutions are designed to absorb impact, guide traffic and protect critical assets, all while improving visibility and reducing the likelihood of costly repairs.
Popular racking protection products include:
- Rack Armour® Upright Protectors - Reduce damage by up to 80% with our industry-leading polymer guards
- Polymer Pedestrian Safety Barriers - PAS 13-tested systems that separate foot traffic from MHE operations
- Column and Corner Guards - Shield structural posts and racking frames in high-risk areas
- Bollards and Wheel Stops - Control traffic and prevent accidental collisions with storage infrastructure
- Racking Inspections Kit - Make sure you have all of the tools you need to inspect racking in one place
By combining physical protection with training and inspection, you create a robust, multi-layered defence against racking failure and workplace accidents.
What Your Team Gains from Rack Group Training
Annual inspections are essential - but they’re not enough on their own. Racking damage can occur at any time, and if left unnoticed, it can compromise the safety of your staff, stock and structure.
Our RoSPA Qualifications Assured training courses are designed to equip your team with the skills, awareness and confidence to take proactive safety measures. Each course supports compliance with UK legislation and guidance, including HSG 76, EN 15635, PUWER and SEMA Codes of Practice.
Key Benefits of Rack Group Training:
- Improve daily safety for warehouse staff and equipment
- Conduct safe, effective pallet racking inspections in a live working environment
- Record and report racking damage accurately to maintain compliance
- Develop basic in-house repair capabilities to reduce downtime and costs
- Gain a working knowledge of racking systems, safe systems of work and legal requirements
- Learn from experienced former installers and SEMA-qualified instructors
- Whether you're appointing a PRRS, upskilling your warehouse team, or ensuring your forklift operators stay compliant, Rack Group training provides practical knowledge that makes a real difference to warehouse safety.
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Pallet Racking Maintenance
Pallet Racking Maintenance
- Most commonly damaged components within racking systems (up to 12)
- Pallet racking system types, terminology, and components
- Legal issues associated with pallet racking maintenance
- Safe systems of work and risk assessments
- Safe use of hand and power tools
- Requirements of the EN15635 Standards and the SEMA code of practice
- Working at height safety
Racking Safety and Inspection
Racking Safety and Inspection
- Racking types and components
- Safe Working Load information
- What to look for during an inspection and what to include in a report
- Allowable deflections and tolerances
- Requirements of the EN15635 standards and SEMA code of practice
- Review and discuss examples of damaged racking
- Known hazards around the warehouse and potential causes of racking damage
- Legal, moral and financial reasons for inspecting pallet racking
- How to reduce the risks around the warehouse
Pallet Racking Safety Awareness
Pallet Racking Safety Awareness
- Legislation
- Damage to components
- Dos and don’ts around pallet racking
Why Rack Group’s Racking Safety Training Stands Out
Courses 'Assured by RoSPA Qualifications'
Assured by RoSPA Qualifications, provides a stamp of assurance that our courses meet the highest standards in health and safety. This also confirms the quality and relevance of our training programs, are pitched at the appropriate level and delivered with excellence.
Industry Expertise
With four decades of industry experience under our belt, our level of knowledge is unsurpassed. Rack Group trainers boast extensive expertise in their respective fields, guaranteeing top-notch training sessions. Learn from former installers and seasoned SEMA qualified inspectors.
Tailored Onsite Training
Our training programs are meticulously designed to allocate time in warehouse settings and provide hands-on training in real-world environments. With a mix of classroom and warehouse training, we can customise the course to your unique work environment.
Build a Culture of Racking Safety with Rack Group
Creating a safe, compliant warehouse isn’t achieved through one-time fixes - it requires a joined-up approach that combines expert training, proactive inspections and robust impact protection systems. At Rack Group, we help warehouse owners, operators and facility managers build lasting safety cultures that protect people, equipment and reputations.
Whether you’re looking to upskill your team, reduce risk, or extend the lifespan of your racking systems, our end-to-end solutions ensure your facility remains compliant, resilient and efficient.
Speak to our experts today to book a training session, arrange an inspection or explore tailored racking protection for your site.
Frequently Asked Questions
All of our training courses can be run from your own site, ensuring your teams receive specific examples from their own working environment.
No, there is no minimum previous training required to complete our NVQs. A basic working knowledge of pallet racking is beneficial.
We do not currently offer courses to train inspectors, unless you are an employee at Rack Group. See our current job vacancies here.
Our Pallet Racking Safety Awareness course are best completed onsite so we can tailor them to your specific workplace. Our rack training courses require a practical assessment and therefore need to be completed in person.
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A knowledgeable instructor delivered content in a professional but friendly manner and made it as easy to understand as possible.
All who received training were enthusiastic about its presentation and quality. We now have a team of trained competent persons, racking inspectors and an enthused work force knowledgeable in the possible consequences of their actions. As a company we consider it money well spent in our quest for a safer working environment.
We approached Rack Group looking for a bespoke training course in fallen pallet recover. After speaking with the training manager, they said that they would be able to develop a bespoke training course purely to suit our exact needs and requirements.
The training course suited us down to the ground, and the training manager brought with them a wealth of experience and knowledge which was delivered clearly and greeted with interest. We look forward to welcoming them back for more training in the near future, and would recommend Rack Group to any company needing training in the warehousing and pallet racking industry.
Health and safety management can seem like a very daunting prospect in today’s workplace but Rack Group provided a professional, relevant and focused approach which means that we clearly know our responsibilities. Rack Group training comes with something that no book can ever teach. Experience!
My first impression of Rack Group training was a very professional business, the course was well run and very well presented, I would like to thank Graeme Waller for his advice and training over the two days. Graeme is a very professional man with excellent knowledge on racking. LH is now in a much better and safer position due to the help and dedication from Rack Group.
Clearly the most organised contractor I have worked with ref comms and the RAMS coming early.
You’ve made such an effort and in a nice non sales way, I wanted to work with you.
From initial contact to training delivery, Rack Group and their training manager delivered a first class service. We were looking for a trainer to deliver a quality training package and raise awareness from shop floor operatives to senior team leaders and this was provided at a level that beat our expectations.
The quality of training delivered by Rack Group has allowed us to set up a manageable and effective system not only to identify racking damage but also to reduce it. By undertaking the inspection training we can now tailor our racking inspections to our company, we know where the damage is occurring and we know how to deal with it.
From first contact, to arranging and delivering the racking inspection training on site, Rack Group dealt with us extremely professionally. The delivery of the training was first class, very practical and knowledgeable trainer who gave a very clear message on our legal responsibility and technical awareness required to manage racking.From first contact, to arranging and delivering the racking inspection training on site, Rack Group dealt with us extremely professionally. The delivery of the training was first class, very practical and knowledgeable trainer who gave a very clear message on our legal responsibility and technical awareness required to manage racking.