Minimum Warehouse Safety Standards

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Office & General

• Are the HSE Posters and Policies displayed and up-to-date?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Have monthly checks on all first aid kits and eye wash stations been carried out?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are Reception areas and Corridors free from clutter/rubbish?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are staff welfare facilities clean and in good order?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Are fridges clean and items over 7 days thrown away to prevent unhygienic conditions?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

General Warehouse Areas

• Is the floor clear and free from trip hazards<br>• No product shall be stored in areas where it blocks equipment manoeuvring.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are designated open areas clear of blockage? <br>• Such as emergency exits, fire control points, first aid kits, eye wash stations as well as electrical panels.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all emergency exits clear of blockage and are the exit signs in good condition? <br>• Inspect both inside and outside for blockage of the exits.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all pallets in good condition? <br>• Empty pallets must be stored properly. <br>• No broken or protruding wood or nails.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are overhead lighting, skylights, and roofs in good condition? <br>• Check for leaks, broken panels/light bulbs, and missing bulb shields.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are loose/un-boxed materials stacked properly?<br>• Properly stored by blocking, interlocking or limiting the height of the pile.<br>• Ensure product stack heights are enforced to prevent container crushing and falling materials.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all bags, containers, bundles, etc. stored in tiers that are stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height? <br>• Stable and secure to prevent sliding or collapse.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are guards and/or covers provided to protect personnel from the hazards of open sides of stairs, platforms, floor openings, mezzanines, and other possible fall hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all employees use the proper lifting technique for the materials being handled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all sanitiser stations clean and fully stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all staff wearing Appropriate PPE ? (Boots,High-Viz and Gloves)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are staff wearing High-viz correctly? (Zipped UP)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• It there a sufficient amount of spare PPE if a replacement is required ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Dock Areas (Exterior)

• Are approach roads and staging areas (yard) clear for manoeuvring , well drained, free of potholes and are all signs in place and legible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the approach to the dock well drained and free from potholes or other obstructions? <br>• Pay particular attention to snow, ice, storm water and debris build up.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are dock positions clearly marked with painted lines that the drivers can see to help them spot their trailer accurately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all exterior lights working properly? <br>• This item will need to be inspected during the evening when lights are functioning.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are control measures in place to prevent drivers from moving away from the Dock prematurely? Ensure keys are handed into admin, Red and green lights working and used.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are "attractive nuisances" controlled or removed from around the facility? <br>• An attractive nuisance is any feature that might attract children, vandals, vagrants or other undesirable activities (i.e. concrete culverts, stacks of pallets, etc.).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Dock Areas (Interior)

• Are visitors and drivers remaining in designated safe areas and walkways? (this includes sitting in the vehicle due to COVID 19).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all interior overhead lights and trailer lights in the dock area operating properly? <br>• Test all lights that might be off at time of inspection to be sure they work properly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do dock doors work properly and close completely? <br>• Ensure that all doors in use open and close smoothly. <br>• Inspect automatic stops and auto-reversing functions on powered doors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are dock doors closed when not in use? <br>• Closed doors should seal well with the floor and dock leveling plate.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient room to maneuver materials? <br>• Dock area floors should be clean and free of trash, debris, or stored items that block the safe passage of loaded equipment.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there sufficient waste cans for the area and are those cans properly labeled and emptied on a regular basis? <br>• In general, floors, ceilings, and exhaust fans are clean and free of cobwebs and dust buildup.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Equipment Checks

• Are forklifts being operated safely and inspected at the start of every shift? <br>• Observe powered industrial truck operations and review training certifications to confirm operators have been adequately trained and evaluated.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do forklifts have functioning warning devices such as back-up alarms, strobes, or horns? <br>• Test equipment as needed, report repairs and tag out equipment that is unsafe until repairs are made.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are battery charging/changing areas designated for that purpose and contain appropriate emergency flushing facilities (i.e. eyewash and shower)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are guards in place for any hazard points on moving equipment such as belt guards on compressors or conveyors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all powered industrial trucks (i.e. forklifts) meet the design and construction requirements established in regulatory standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the original capacity, operation and maintenance instruction plates, tags or decals on powered industrial trucks in place and legible?<br>• All authorized equipment and accessory modifications are also identified on those labels/tags/decals.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hot Work Permit process or other documented/dedicated processes are in place?<br>• To prevent smoking, welding, grinding or other ignition sources from battery charging functions and other flammable materials areas.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tools and other spark producing metallic objects kept away from the top of uncovered batteries?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Training and General Safety

• Are all employees properly trained and is training and certification up to date? <br>• Inspect LMS to verify training is documented and up to date.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the appropriate posters posted in a conspicuous place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are your employees actively and meaningfully involved in workplace safety programs? (i.e. participate in accident investigations, self inspection, committees, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are accidents, near misses and injuries being investigated and are unsafe conditions being corrected, reported/documented in a timely manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all Material safety data sheets (MSDS) available to employees and are they up to date and complete?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are location security process and equipment in place and operating well? <br>• Inspect identification badges, uniforms, and intrusion alarms. <br>• Verify monitoring services and equipment tests.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are proper and safe work practices factored in when determining the appropriate time requirements to perform tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all employees properly trained and outfitted for weather/temperature extremes? (i.e. heat stress, cold weather, refrigerated storage areas, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are newly-hired employees receive documented general material handling and task-specific ergonomics training? <br>• Verify through observations that employees practice safe lifting techniques on the job.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is employee training documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a documented pre-work program for review of all outside contractor activities in place to ensure the work they will perform and the materials they will use are compatible with the activities and materials in use in the area of their work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is refresher training and evaluation conducted and documented whenever a powered industrial truck operator has been observed operating a vehicle in an unsafe manner or has been involved in an accident or a near-miss incident?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is refresher training and evaluation conducted and documented whenever a powered industrial truck operator is assigned to drive a different piece of equipment, attachment, or the nature of the employee's duties change in any way that might impact safety?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are evaluations of each powered industrial truck operator's performance conducted at least once every three years to verify they are working in accordance with established safety practices? <br>• Records are on file to document the evaluations.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency evacuation routes and guidelines posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are weekly tests of the fire alarm being carried out? (Wednesday 10:00 am)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the details of trained Fire Marshals displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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Completion

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