DC Health & Safety Review

Are all passageways and aisles clear and free of obstruction ? Must be accessible to disabled customers.Is DC

Are all exit doors clear and free of obstruction ?

Is material on elevated surfaces stacked or racked in manner to prevent it from tipping , falling, collapsing, rolling or spreading?

Are all surface walkways even - no holes, cracks, or lifting tiles/carpet?

Are all Washrooms clean and sanitary?

No propane tanks or compressed gas cylinders present anywhere inside the building? (Answer - NO if there are)

Are all work areas adequately illuminated?

Are all overhead lights working?

Are entrance mats in good condition? (Ensure that they are not covering the front vestibule grills)

Are all cages on the floor placed in a non-hazardous manner?

Are all of the dock lights fully functional and in good repair?

Are all of the the dock Locks fully functional and in good repair?

Are all of the dock leveling plates in good repair and free of obstructions ( Debris, Water, Snow, or Ice)

Are all of the dock air flow screen doors in good repair?<br>

Are all the dock doors closed and secured when not in use?

Are shelves and racks in good condition? Note down any noticeable dents and take pictures.

Are all bolts and Safety Clips in Place?

All support beams and cross-members are secure?

There is no overhanging product or display from the overhead racking.

There are no damaged pallets or debris in the racking?

Overstock is stored and secured on proper pallets ( Per Sop)?

Is Current Month Safety Inspection (plus last 2 month's) posted?

Is Current Month Meeting Minutes (plus last 2 month's) posted?

Is Workplace Injury Poster posted ?

Is Company Health & Safety Policy poster posted? (signed by Chris Taylor & the facility Manager)

Is Occupational Health and Safety Act posted?

Are the names of all Joint Health and Safety Committee Members posted?

Are the names of all First Aid Attendants listed and certificates posted?

Is First Aid Poster posted?

Is list of emergency numbers posted?

Is the emergency evacuation plan/map posted for designated meeting place?

Is the map to the nearest hospital posted?

Are all province specific posters posted ? (ON - 1234 , ESA, Health & Safety at Work)

Are all JHSC certificates posted (1 Management & 1 Non-Management) [Ontario ONLY]

Is the First aid room fully equipped and clean?

Are all the First Aid Room Cabinets, First aid Station kits, & Spill kits adequately stocked?

Are all portable emergency eyewash stations accessible and not expired?<br>

Are all permanent eye wash stations & emergency showers clean and Functional ( please validate if testing being completed and documented by maintenance dept.)

Are all "Right To Understand Compliance Center Boards updated with Current ( MSDS/ SDS) Documents. Please check one chemical to ensure document was updated within the last 2 years.<br>

Are emergency phone numbers posted?<br>

Are all exposed electrical panels free and clear of obstructions and accessible for authorized personnel?

Are all the electrical and communication rooms free of product and miscellaneous items?

Are all electrical and communication rooms locked and accessible only to authorized employees?

Are all stairways / and landings clear and free of obstructions?

Are all stairways / and landings adequately lit?

Does all MHE equipment ( OP, Reach, Dock Stocker, Counter Balance, Walkie, Scissor Lift, Boom Lift, Wave) have up to date weekly checklists?

For Order Pickers - are the retractable lanyards in good condition ? (check expiration - should not be more than 5 years old)

Please inspect 5 operator Fall arrest harness - to ensure in good condition? (check expiration - should not be more than 5 years old)

Please inspected 5 MHE machines to vlidate that a PM inspection was completed by an authorized technician in the last 12 months? (Check inspection label)

Do all equipment (Ladders/Vertical Baler/Compactor/Pallet Jacks/Dock Leveller) have up to date checklists?

Do all ladders have chains and signs in good condition?

Please inspect any ladders in the facility to ensure they are in good condition (Answer - NO if the DC has no ladders)

Have any defective lift trucks or equipment been locked out?

Are all sidewalks & parking lot clear of debris (i.e. ice/snow) and damage?

Are all exterior lights working? (Ask Maintenance for confirmation)

Are designated pedestrian walkways clear and unobstructed?

Are all persons exposed to a vehicular hazard wearing an appropriate High Visibility Vest?

Are all fire extinguishers mounted and in good condition?

Is the emergency preparedness binder readily accessible?

Is the fire prevention plan readily available?

Is protective eye-wear (safety glasses / goggles) present near the baler and compactor for employee use? Are they in good condition?

Are protective gloves available for employee use in the warehouse? Observe use by employees.

Are all warehouse associates wearing CSA green tag certified safety shoes? ( Validate with 5 associates)

Are all eye wash bottles full and not expired?

Is the spill kit readily accessible and in good condition?

Is the sharps disposal container readily accessible in each department and First aid room and in good condition?

All Warehouse Employees are wearing High Visibility safety vests while on the warehouse floor?

Are all chemical and toxic substances (cleaning supplies) kept in specific area in the warehouse or cleaning room? Visually check containers for leaks and spills

Are all SDS sheets for the cleaning chemicals readily available and not older than 3 years?

Is proper PPE being used when handling chemicals?

Are secondary containers being used and are they properly labeled?

Are flamable materials being properly stored in a appropriate cabinet?

Are gas canisters being stored in clearly marked cages and are the bottles secured?

Ask 1 employee - "Where is the Health and Safety Board Located"? Did the employee know?

Ask 1 supervisor or manager - "Where is the company's Health & Safety Policy located ? Did he/she know ? [Correct Response - H&S Board and ETK]

Ask 1 employee to name the two WSIB certified employees in the DC. Did the employee answer correctly?<br>

Ask 1 employee - "Do you know how to report an injury?" Did the employee answer correctly? [Correct response - Inform MOD and follow steps on Injury Reporting poster on H&S Board]

Ask 1 employee - "Name 2 employees on the Joint Health and Safety Committee in the EDC". Did the employee know ?<br>

Ask 1 employee - "Do you know how to safely handle chemical supplies?, where did you learn this?" Did the employee know proper use of PPE?, and was it from WHMIS or Superivor?

Ask 1 employee - "What was the safety topic discussed at the Department Start-up meeting or the last Start-up you attended?" (Answer - NO if the employee is not able to answer or a topic was not discussed)<br>

Is the store over 95% in E-learning completion for H&S Compliance quizzes?