Abbreviated Warehouse Safety Checklist

• Company

• Prepared by

• Conducted on

  Date
• Location
  Address

Exterior

• Landscaping clean & neat in appearance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fence lines free of damages and debris

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exterior walls & windows in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exterior lighting and signage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walkways and parking lots free of slip, trip, fall hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Doors, stairs, handrails in good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SWPPP - Gutters, downspouts, and drains free of debris

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SWPPP - Parking lot free of parts, debris, service work, dirt or other run off into storm drains/water ways.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Exterior Dock Area

• Chock Blocks on trailers in dock

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• dock bumpers and door seals in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• dock levelers & trailer locks secured properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Driver check in and entry doors clearly marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Trailer seals checked and in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Interior

• All areas free of hazards: Slip/Trip/Fall

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency Response information posted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Print, complete & Post attached Emergency Contact Number Template.

• Employee Breakrooms, clean and well maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All Bathrooms are well lit, stocked, free from leaks, and maintained/clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting in all rooms & warehouse works properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cords are not laid between door/window ways, overloaded or extended.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FDA Comliance

• Is floor ambient temperature between 55-70 degrees Fahrenheit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the "Dickson One" or other warehouse environment monitoring system installed, operational, and calibrated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are temperature readings being recorded manually twice per day?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can documentation of temp readings be produced for the last 180 days?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have there been any losses of temperature and what corrective actions have been taken to fix that issue?

• Was the affected food inspected and evaluated for safety or was it pulled from commerce?

• Are back-up generators, temp controlled trailers, and any other means of back up temperature control measures tested and ready to be deployed in the event of power failure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Forklift Charging Area

• Please find attached posting that should be near the forklift charging/watering area.

• Ventilation is adequate to disperse fumes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE Station is available (Rubber gloves, face shield, rubber aprons)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Eyewash station available (able to provide 15 minute flow)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Water supply/soda ash/spill kit for neutralizing spilled electorlyte.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• ABC rated fire extinguisher present

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is charging apparatus and cables protected from & free of damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is SDS and Emergency Procedure Posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safety & Security

• Camera System Operational (recording and usable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE provided and worn when necessary? (Safety vests, hard hats, glasses, gloves, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are foot protection & dress code policies complied with?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Eye Wash station inspected, maintained, and signed off on?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evacuation plans posted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Federal, State, Local, and Insurance postings as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SDS Current, accessible, and marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Aisles

• Are aisles properly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you maintain the standard width of aisles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are aisles clear of obstructions, spills, and debris?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are mirrors or other traffic systems in place and functioning? Mark no if new traffic device is needed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Racks

• Is there racking present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe working limits

• Rack load signs posted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Racks conform to these signs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Uprights and footplates

• Uprights are not damaged, i.e not twisted/no splits or cracks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Racks stable, i.e., on a flat, level foundation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Braces

• Racking braces not damaged/bent

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor anchors and footplates installed and not damaged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Beams

• Beams show no sign of deflection, cracks, or damages

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Beams connect at an upright and beam connectors reasonably parallel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Beam connectors and safety clips are complete and undamaged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No beams popped out of their upright

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Forklift Traffic

• Are daily/shift inspection reports being completed & retained (1 year)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all forklift operators certified with in the last three years? Is this verified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Seatbelts being worn properly when in operation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operators traveling with loads at proper height/in proper direction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are horns being sounded at intersections and off trailers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are directional lights, strobes, and other traffic devices being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has there been a red light pull in the last 3 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• On average, how often does this happen per quarter?

• What has been done to prevent this?

• Are operators traveling at appropriate speeds?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any evidence of "bulldozing" product? (Grooves in floor, debris, broken pallets, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Exits

• Are there enough building exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there signs posted on exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there emergency lights?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have they been tested and found in working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exits unlocked during hours and egress unencumbered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders

• Are ladders present in the facility?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fixed ladders enclosed with cage or basket guard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there splinters or sharp edges on ladders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If any scaffolding, can it carry the maximum intended load safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Protection

• Please review the attachment to learn about inspecting fire systems. It is also expected that each fire extinguisher be marked while completing the inspection every 30-days.

• Are fire extinguishers accessible & properly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers in good condition and inspected/marked every 30 days?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguisher inspection tags clearly marked and current within the last year?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate containers for flammable materials, rags and wastes disposal?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is riser and sprinkler head clearance maintained according to fire security policies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the sprinkler systems been inspected annually? Can documentation be shown?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire alarms tested annually? Can documentation be shown?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Recordkeeping

• Forklift inspections being retained for one year?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Pest Control

• Who is suppling pest control?

• How often do they visit?

  Monthly

  Quarterly

  Not at all

  Other

• Are traps and bait boxes marked, free of damage, in good condition, and serviceable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Forklift Inspection Verification

• Please review this short visual aid on conducting forklift inspections. Complete inspections on 20% of total lifts or at minimum one each different type or minimum one lift at smaller locations.

• Forklift Identifier:

• Tires & Brakes

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Horn

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Lights

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Mirrors

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Pedals

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Seat & Seatbelt

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Scales / Onboard equipment

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Forks/Mast

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Placards & ID Plate

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Maintenance/PM current

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Forklift Identifier:

• Tires & Brakes

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Horn

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Lights

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Mirrors

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Pedals

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Seat & Seatbelt

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Scales / Onboard equipment

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Forks/Mast

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Placards & ID Plate

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Maintenance/PM current

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Forklift Identifier:

• Tires & Brakes

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Horn

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Lights

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Mirrors

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Pedals

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Seat & Seatbelt

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Scales / Onboard equipment

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Forks/Mast

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Placards & ID Plate

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Maintenance/PM current

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Forklift Identifier:

• Tires & Brakes

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Horn

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Lights

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Mirrors

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Pedals

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Seat & Seatbelt

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Scales / Onboard equipment

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Forks/Mast

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Placards & ID Plate

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Maintenance/PM current

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Forklift Identifier:

• Tires & Brakes

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Horn

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Lights

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Mirrors

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Pedals

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Seat & Seatbelt

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Scales / Onboard equipment

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Forks/Mast

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Placards & ID Plate

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Maintenance/PM current

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Forklift Identifier:

• Tires & Brakes

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Horn

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Lights

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Mirrors

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Pedals

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Seat & Seatbelt

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Scales / Onboard equipment

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Forks/Mast

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Placards & ID Plate

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Maintenance/PM current

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

Completion

• Additional recommendation

• Full Name & Signature of Inspector

  Sign