Rack Training
Did You Know Racking Must Be Regularly Inspected to Meet UK Safety Legislation? Empower your team with certified racking inspection skills to ensure complete warehouse compliance.
Enquire NowOur 3 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:
- 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. - 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
Equip your team with the vital skills, safety insights, and industry compliance required to run a secure, efficient, and accident-free warehouse environment.
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.
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.
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.
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:
- 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
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.
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 experienced Racking Experts.
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
This is a quick overview of our expert-led training courses. Each course 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
Below are answers to some of the most common questions we receive from warehouse teams, training managers and safety professionals.
You should have a good understanding of the current health and safety guidelines and legal requirements to inspect your racking in-house. It is therefore advised that you have basic training at the very least. We recommend basic awareness training for anyone working around pallet racking and a more in-depth course for those required to carry out in-house inspections.
All of our training courses can be run from your own site, ensuring your teams receive specific examples from their own working environment.
No prior experience or formal qualifications are required to complete our training courses. However, having a basic understanding of pallet racking can be 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 courses are best completed on-site so we can tailor them to your specific workplace. Our racking training courses require a practical assessment and therefore need to be completed in person.
Enquire about our rack safety courses today!
Invest in your team’s safety and compliance with expert-led racking training delivered on your site. Our RoSPA Qualifications Assured courses equip your staff with the knowledge and skills to inspect, maintain and handle racking safely – keeping your warehouse compliant with UK legislation and reducing risk. Get in touch today for a free consultation and tailored training plan.