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  • Audit Title

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • IMPORTANT: any hazard which has been identified on this safety inspection form must be immediately eliminated or controlled (where possible). If immediate elimination or control is not possible, a hazard report form is to be submitted for each individual hazard

Emergency evacuation

  • Are emergency exits clear of cobwebs?

  • Are emergency exits clear of obstructions

  • Are fire exit doors easily opened from the inside

Electrical

  • Does the DC have any broken power points?

  • Are any of the power leads frayed or damaged?

  • Are temporary power leads on the floor?

Lighting and passageways

  • Are lighting areas clear of cobwebs?

  • Are all light fittings in good working order with no sign of burns?

  • Are aisles clear of stock and empty pallets?

  • Do intersections and stairs have an unobstructed vision?

  • Are personnel access doors in good condition?

  • Are loading dock doors in good condition?

  • Are walkways adequately lit?

Rubbish

  • Are bins emptied regularly?

  • Are floors and aisles around racking clear of rubbish?

  • Are workbenches clear of rubbish?

Work areas

  • Are workbenches in good condition and stable?

  • Is shrink wrap removed from pick items?

  • Is manual handling equipment clean and in good working order?

Storage

  • Are double stacked pallets in good condition and stable?

  • Are all racks and pallets in good condition?

  • Are stock items in pallet racking secured?

Chemicals

  • Are all containers clearly labeled?

  • Are all chemicals stored in appropriate containers?

First aid

  • Are first aid cabinets and content clean and orderly?

  • Do biological waste and sharp containers need replacing/emptying?

  • Are cabinets easy to access

General environment

  • Are all floor surfaces free from spills and ice build-up?

  • Are all floor surfaces even with no trip hazards?

  • Is warehouse equipment placed away when not in use?

  • Is air quality good? (No fumes, odours, dust or allergens)

  • Is PPE worn by staff when required?

  • Does the DC have any water leaks?

  • Does the DC have any gas leaks?

  • Are walls and safety barriers in good condition?

Amenities

  • Are toilets clean and hygienic?

  • Are dining areas clean and hygienic?

  • Are wash areas clean and hygienic?

  • Are change room and locker areas clean and hygienic?

Sign off and verification

  • Auditor signature

  • Warehouse manager or authorised supervisor signature

Corrective actions

  • If you have identified any hazards during this safety inspection, please comment below. <br>If immediate elimination or control is not possible, a hazard report form is to be submitted.

  • Version/date: current (October 2012) replaces: January 2009; site/dept: ANZ; form: WHS 06.3a; Author: Paul Zarb; authorised Ian Lilley

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