Loading Dock Safety Checklist

• Building/Warehouse

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Conducted on

  Date

Loading Dock and Surrounding Area

• Is the dock and surrounding area well lit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the floors free of debris and moisture?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are dock equipment being maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is dock equipment sufficient for cargo?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers and first aid kits easily accessible and well marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire exits clearly marked and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are dock doors closed and barricaded when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Daily Operations

• Are trailers being chocked during loading/unloading?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicles turned off during loading/unloading?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers properly trained in safety and first-aid measures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are material Safety Data Sheets nearby (if necessary)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spills cleaned immediately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are damaged equipment reported and properly tagged as "not safe for use"?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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