My 20 Observations

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

A. Warehouse condition :

• Are workers using personal protective equipment (PPE)?<br>- Shoes (slippers/sandals not allowed)<br>- High boots (if feet touch fertiliser)<br>- Gloves (if hands touch fertiliser)<br>- Dust masks (if excessive dust)<br>- Safety goggle if calcium nitrate<br>Any workers at risk of falling down from working at heights (stacks)?

  YES

  PARTIAL

  NO

  NOT APPLICABLE

• Pending(To be done)

• Expected date of completion

  Date

• Is the floor in good condition, i.e. no large cracks, holes or drains?<br>Any risks of flooding from heavy rains, clogged external drains?<br>Any roof leaks during raining?<br>Is there any plastic layer or pallets on the floor to protect bottom bags?

  YES

  PARTIAL

  NO

  NOT APPLICABLE

• Pending(To be done)

• Expected date of completion

  Date

• Are electrical installations in good condition, heat sources avoided? <br>• no smoking (check for cigarette butts)<br>• roof lights not close to bulk heaps<br>• no contact with electrical equipment<br>• electrical equipment in good condition

  YES

  PARTIAL

  NO

  NOT APPLICABLE

• Pending(To be done)

• Expected date of completion

  Date

• Are entrance gates/doors/ windows being shut to avoid humidity?

  YES

  PARTIAL

  NO

  NOT APPLICABLE

• Pending(To be done)

• Expected date of completion

  Date

• Are bulk piles covered with tarpaulins to avoid humidity?<br>Are stacks covered with tarpaulins to avoid dust on bags? <br>

  YES

  PARTIAL

  NO

  NOT APPLICABLE

• Pending(To be done)

• Expected date of completion

  Date

• If bags are stored outdoors:<br>• Elevated with wood pallets<br>• Covered with tarpaulins<br>• Kept away from direct sunlight<br>• Maximum duration: ______ mths<br>

  YES

  PARTIAL

  NO

  NOT APPLICABLE

• Pending(To be done)

• Expected date of completion

  Date

• Is distance between stacks 1m? <br>Are stacks straight, safe and easy to count for stock count?<br>Within recommended height (max 35 bags high). Actual height =25<br>

  YES

  PARTIAL

  NO

  NOT APPLICABLE

• Pending(To be done)

• Expected date of completion

  Date

• Are fuel tanks, forklifts and vehicles located away from fertilizer?

  YES

  PARTIAL

  NO

  NOT APPLICABLE

• Pending(To be done)

• Expected date of completion

  Date

• Can housekeeping and handling be characterised as “good”? <br>• clean and white bags<br>• dry and clean floors (minimal dust)<br>• no split bags with spillages<br>• sweep up spillages regularly to avoid “melted” fertilisers and wet floors? <br>• use sawdust or dolomite to dry floors?<br>

  YES

  PARTIAL

  NO

  NOT APPLICABLE

• Pending(To be done)

• Expected date of completion

  Date

• Is enough water (at least 10m3 tank) with hose available if fertiliser decomposition (white smoke)?<br>Extinguishers (dry chemical and/or wet CO2) available to put a small fire? Smoke detector available?<br>Fire brigade telephone available?<br>

  YES

  PARTIAL

  NO

  NOT APPLICABLE

• Pending(To be done)

• Expected date of completion

  Date

B. Warehouse Management :

• Are front loaders handling products correctly? (no driving/crushing of piles)<br>Forklifts inspected regularly?<br>

  YES

  PARTIAL

  NO

  NOT APPLICABLE

• Pending(To be done)

• Expected date of completion

  Date

• Are precautions taken to prevent water damage or avoid heat sources when loading, discharging?

  YES

  PARTIAL

  NO

  NOT APPLICABLE

• Pending(To be done)

• Expected date of completion

  Date

• Are DG fertilisers eg potassium nitrate (oxidizer class 5.1 products) stored separately, located together and away from flammables and combustibles (wood, paper, diesel)?

  YES

  PARTIAL

  NO

  NOT APPLICABLE

• Pending(To be done)

• Expected date of completion

  Date

• Are incompatible products stored at safe distance from each other :<br>• Nitrates from Urea and MOP<br>• Nitrates away from organic material (at least 5m from wood, plastics, fuel, grease, pesticides, acids)<br>

  YES

  PARTIAL

  NO

  NOT APPLICABLE

• Pending(To be done)

• Expected date of completion

  Date

• Do transporters have to identify themselves before collections?

  YES

  PARTIAL

  NO

  NOT APPLICABLE

• Pending(To be done)

• Expected date of completion

  Date

• Any security guards (day and night) to prevent thefts?

  YES

  PARTIAL

  NO

  NOT APPLICABLE

• Pending(To be done)

• Expected date of completion

  Date

• Are spillage and reject fertilisers separated and inerted with sand?

  YES

  PARTIAL

  NO

  NOT APPLICABLE

• Pending(To be done)

• Expected date of completion

  Date

• Are same products from different plants stored separately?

  YES

  PARTIAL

  NO

  NOT APPLICABLE

• Pending(To be done)

• Expected date of completion

  Date

• Are products handled <br>“First in – First out”?<br>

  YES

  PARTIAL

  NO

  NOT APPLICABLE

• Pending(To be done)

• Expected date of completion

  Date

• Are bags labelled correctly?<br>- CLP/GHS symbols (if applicable)<br>- handling instructions available?<br>

  YES

  PARTIAL

  NO

  NOT APPLICABLE

• Pending(To be done)

• Expected date of completion

  Date

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