Bluegrass New Warehouse Safety Checklist

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

HR Related Items

• 1. Are adequate chairs and tables provided in break room?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Is break room neat and clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Have areas been provided to store lunches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Is there a working wash basin (With hot and cold water) in break room?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Is there a soap dispenser in the break room?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Are required employment and safety postings in the break room?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Are temperature controls working throughout the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Are coke machines, microwaves, etc. provided and working properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9. Is the Blood Borne Pathogen kit available and located in the proper area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10. Is the First Aid kit available and located in the proper area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11. Is an evacuation plan posted complete with primary and secondary exits and meeting points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12. Are take cover shelters labeled? Training Provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13. Are badge readers working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14. Are handicap parking spaces provided and # adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15. Does parking lot drain appropriately during rain?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16. Is parking lot striped?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17. Adequate Personal Protective Equipment onsite and provided to everyone?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18. Have adequate smoking areas been provided with ash trays and water or fire extinguisher near by?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 19. Are emergency contacts posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20. Are parking lot and sidewalks painted to denote elevation and surface changes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire

• 21. Does the fire sprinkler system meet MSIG requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22. Has the fire sprinkler system been certified by an outside contractor and building inspector?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 23. Has the fire pump been certified by and outside contractor and building inspector?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 24. Are fire extinguishers installed in all locations and denoted by a sign or red paint at the top of pole?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 25. Have fire extinguisher's been serviced within 1 year and visually checked within one month?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 26. Are smoke detector units included in the ductwork?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27. Have emergency lights been tested and are they working properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 28. Are emergency lights included in the restrooms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 29. Are single motion push bars installed on all exit doors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

OSHA

• 31. Is the OSHA 300 log onsite with 3 years past + current injury data?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 32. Are Federal and State OSHA postings in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 33. Do you have a written Emergency Evacuation Plan in addition to the emergency evacuation map?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 34. Are SDS (Safety Data Sheets) available for chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 35. Do you have training records for portable fire extinguishers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General

• 36. Has the local building inspector issued an occupancy certificate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 37. Are there adequate #s of emergency eyewash stations for battery charge?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 38. Have the eyewash stations received a monthly check?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 39. Is PPE readily available near the battery charge area? Gloves, apron, face shield?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 40. Is a spill cleanup kit available near the battery charge area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 41. Have back flow preventers been checked and certified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 42. If propane trucks are used, is proper ventilation provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 43. Are propane truck tanks located outside with proper, "No Smoking" signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 44. Are we using an energy efficient lighting system? (Not metal halide)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 45. Are dock locks installed and working properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 46. Are dock levelers installed and working properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 47. Are dock lights installed and working properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 48. Are sprinkler system valves locked and is a key control system in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 49. Fire Pump Test completed and capacity approved?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 50. Is there an emergency shut off procedure for the sprinkler system? Is it posted and have individuals been trained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 51. Is the sprinkler system monitored electronically?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 52. Are there 2 means available for signaling evacuation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 53. Has evacuation signaling means been checked for proper operation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 54. Have inside poles been painted yellow to 15' (Fire ext. poles w/red band)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 55. Has weight limit been posted on the mezzanine?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 56. Are storage racks bolted to the floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 57. Are storage rack beam locks in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 58. Are power poles utilized in office areas to minimize trip hazards? Adequate #?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 59. Are electrical panel circuits labeled in electrical boxes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 60. Is 3' maintained beettween electrical panels, transformers, etc. and combustible material.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 61. Are security cameras in place and functioning?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 62. Are restrooms functioning with hot and cold water? Adequate # and size?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 63. Are Exit signs posted above doors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 64.Is safety signage provided throughout the building as needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 65. Is motion detecting lighting used when possible? (Break rooms, conference rooms, etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 66. Is outside lighting adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 67. Are protective barriers (bollards) provided near office areas to ensure forklifts don't damage walls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 68. Are protective barriers (bollards) provided near electrical installations to ensure forklifts don't damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 69. Is dock door marking provided to ensure forklifts do not hit door?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 70. Are adequate #'s of chocks and glad hand devices available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 71. Is there a dock safety policy and have associates been trained on dock safety procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 72. In general are electrical installation, electrical outlets, cords, etc. complete and working correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 73. Is security alarm operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 74. Are floor surfaces reviewed for slip during wet seasons? Proper no slip c/ms such as mats in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 75. Smoking areas identified, posted and fire proof receptacles provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environmental

• 76. Are all dumpsters closed top?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 77. No machines, equipment or pallets stored outside?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 78. Adequate bins for trash and recyclables?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Forklift/Pedestrian Separation

• 79. Does facility meet SWS forklift safety requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 80. Does facility meet SWS forklift/pedestrian separation requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 81. Does facility meet SWS standard for prevention of accidents while walking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 82. Have measure been taken on mezzanine to ensure no open sided floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

OTHER

• 83. Are "STOP" signs posted when leaving parking lot?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 84. Are weight limits posted on racks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 85. Has sufficient space been allocated for staging and storage of material/equipment within the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 86. Has the space in and around the equipment been properly marked and labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 87. Are environmental conditions within safe limits (respiratory, noise, heat)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 88. Are all mechanical devices properly guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 89. Is proper forklift key control being practiced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 90. Proper signage prohibiting guns, alcohol, drugs, etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 91. Pallet jacks equipped with weight limit, corner guards, handle padding, etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 92. Does facility meet CTPAT requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 93. Adequate # of toilets, urinals and wash basins?

  Yes

  No

  N/A