ILS WHS Warehouse Inspection

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Induction

ILS Warehouse - WHS Induction and Training is conducted with all staff?
Are all employees properly trained and is training and certification up to date? • Inspect records to verify training is documented and up to date.
Are all employees using proper personal protective equipment (e.g. steel capped boots)
Are all employees using proper manual handling lifting technique, and assisting for assistance when more than one person is required.
Are visitors and drivers advised to remain in designated safe areas and walkways?
Are emergency evacuation routes and guidelines clearly indicated and accessible to all personnel?

Training & General Safety

Training and General Safety

Is the noticeboard posted in a conspicuous place, and up to date?
Are your employees actively and meaningfully involved in workplace safety programs? (i.e. toolbox talks, etc.)
Are accidents, near misses and injuries being investigated and are unsafe conditions being corrected, reported/documented in a timely manner?
Are proper and safe work practices factored in when determining the appropriate time requirements to perform tasks?
Are all employees properly trained and outfitted for weather/temperature extremes? (i.e. heat stress, cold weather, etc.)

Emergency Procedures

Fire Warden

Clear signage indicating certified fire warden
Are all emergency exits clear of blockage and are the exit signs in good condition? • Inspect both inside and outside for blockage of the exits. • All exit signs should be lit & all emergency lights tested.
Are fire extinguishers, fire reel and overhead fire sprinklers up to date for inspections, in good condition and easily accessed? • Verify employees have received appropriate training and education.

First Aid

Clear signage indicating certified first aid officers
First aid kit is easily located - relevant signage in place
Minimum quantity of first aid kits items are on hand (as per QMF-WHS-02: FIRST AID KIT CHECKLIST – WH & OFFICE - checked on monthly basis)

Equipment

Forklifts

Are forklifts being operated safely and inspected at the start of every shift? • Observe powered industrial truck operations and review training certifications to confirm operators have been adequately trained and evaluated.
Do forklifts have functioning warning devices such as back-up alarms, strobes, or horns? • Test equipment as needed, report repairs,and tag out equipment that is unsafe until repairs are made.
Forklift / Wave tickets and competencies are current
Forklift / Wave maintenance up to date
Forklift/ Pre-checks and logbooks up to date

Warehouse Areas

General Areas

Are all amenities clean, and regularly maintained (e.g. Kitchen, bathrooms, etc.)
Are aisles clear and open for material transfers? • No product shall be stored in aisles where it blocks equipment maneuvering.
REFERENCE: Clean aisles. No materials are stored in walkways.
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Is the outside yard area clean and clear of any debris, obstructions?
Are the aisles and work areas inside the warehouse clean and clear of debris, obstructions?
Are rack storage limits properly posted? • All racks should be labeled with load ratings.
Are rack uprights and beams in good condition? • Bent racks and beams must be repaired or replaced.
Are all pallets in good condition? • Empty pallets must be stored properly. • No broken or protruding wood or nails. • No pallets on edge.
Are overhead lighting, skylights, and roofs in good condition? • Check for leaks, broken panels/light bulbs, and missing bulb shields.
Are loose and unboxed materials stacked properly? • Properly stored by blocking, interlocking or limiting the height of the pile. • Insure product stack heights are enforced to prevent container crushing and falling materials.
Are all bags, containers, bundles, etc. stored in tiers that are stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height? • Stable and secure to prevent sliding or collapse.
Products and containers that are most frequently moved by hand are stored at rack heights that minimize bending / stooping or excess reach to pick up or place?
Are all interior overhead lights in the warehouse operating properly? • Test all lights that might be off at time of inspection to be sure they work properly
Do doors work properly and close completely? • Ensure that all doors in use open and close smoothly. • Inspect automatic stops and auto-reversing functions on powered doors
Is there sufficient room to maneuver materials? • Goods In area should be clean and free of trash, debris, or stored items that block the safe passage of loaded equipment

Hazards and Waste

Are there sufficient waste disposal bins for the area and are those bins properly labelled and emptied on a regular basis? • In general, floors, ceilings, and exhaust fans are clean and free of cobwebs and dust buildup.
All hazardous materials' and chemicals' containers are properly labeled? • Indicated chemical’s identity, the manufacturer’s name and address, and appropriate hazard warnings.
Are SDSs on site for hazardouse chemicals?
All hazardous materials' and chemicals' containers are stored correctly.
Ensure all electrical leads are not creating trip hazards

Sanitation (For food storage facilities)

Sanitation Inspection

Are rodent and other pest control devices in place and in proper working condition? • Look for missing or damaged traps and check fly zappers as well.
Are aisles, wall perimeters, exterior areas near the building, trash cans and dumpsters free of loose trash and debris?
Are stored products in good condition and free of spillage / breakage?
Are products which are broken, damaged or otherwise removed from distribution properly labeled, segregated (if required), disposed of or recouped?
Are the storage areas free of pests? • Look for signs of pests such as dead insects, container damage caused by feeding, droppings, feathers, etc.