My 20 Observations- Warehouses Checklist

Are Workers Using the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment?

• - Shoes (slippers/sandals not allowed)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• - High boots (if feet touch fertilizer)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• - Gloves (if hands touch fertilizer)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• - Safety goggle if calcium nitrate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• - Dust masks (if excessive dust)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the floor in good condition, i.e. no large cracks, holes or drains?
  Any risks of flooding from heavy rains, clogged external drains?
  Any roof leaks during raining?
  

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any plastic layer or pallets on the floor to protect bottom bags?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical equipment in good condition and not close to fertilizers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Doors/windows closed to avoid humidity entering?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bulk piles covered with tarpaulins to avoid humidity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stacks covered with tarpaulins to avoid dust on bags?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any smoking inside warehouse? (check for cigarette butts)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Distance between stacks min 1m?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stacks straight, safe and easy to count for stock count?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Within recommended height (max 35 bags high). Actual height = ____

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Incompatible materials and forklifts at safe distance from fertilizers?
  (at least 5 meters from wood, plastics, fuel, grease, pesticides, acids)
  

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can housekeeping and handling be characterized as “good”?
  • clean and white bags
  • dry and clean floors (minimal dust)
  • no split bags with spillages
  • sweep up spillages regularly to avoid “melted” fertilizers and wet floors?
  • dolomite to dry floors? (sawdust not allowed because combustible material)
  

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are front loaders handling products correctly? (no driving/crushing of piles)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Forklifts inspected regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any evidence of water damage in any part of the warehouse?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any risk of Heat source being in contact with the fertilizer

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spillage and reject fertilizers properly stored and labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are products handled
  “First in – First out” for deliveries?
  

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

• Enough firewater with hose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extinguishers to put a small fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire brigade telephone available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Hospital and Emergency Clinic Telephone numbers Available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A