Warehouse Health & Safety and Compliance Audit

• Site conducted

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Fire Safety Statutory Requirements

• Are all 'Fire doors' clear and fully accessible inside and out with all lock bars removed and all security shutters fully open?

  Yes

  No

• Are all running man fire signs working, lighting working and no damage

  Yes

  No

• Is the Fire Alarm panel clear of all faults and fully functioning & serviced and has the weekly alarm bell test been competed with records on file

  Yes

  No

• Has the fire extinguisher weekly safety check sheet been completed and on file

  Yes

  No

• Is there a Fire Warden and First Aid Responder list completed for the week

  Yes

  No

• Is there an up to date emergency plan at the office area with and up to date employee list attached & has the 6 monthly planned fire evacuation been completed

  Yes

  No

• Has the Daily Open & Close Checks been completed

  Yes

  No

Warehouse Racking

• Check all boards for damage / deformation / dampness and cracks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the monthy racking inspection been completed and on file for compliance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all guard rails for damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check racking uprights and crossbeams for damage and deformation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check to ensure there is no overhanging and/or any unsafe loading of racks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check to ensure all racks have load signage attached

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are dock areas tidy and clear of waste material

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all pins are intact and in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all floor bolts are in place and undamaged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all storage and shelving safe with safety lock pins in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Warehouse General & Equipment

• Are all staff , office & admin staff, suppliers drivers, contractors and couriers wearing 'High Viz' vests and safety shoes in warehouse & yard areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all aisles clear and unrestricted and a safe standard of housekeeping in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are warehouse doors kept closed and secure when not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a First Aid box in the main office & the weekly First Aid box check sheet completed by a First Aider and filed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check daily & weekly checks on stock pickers, forklifts and delivery vehicles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If there has been any new employees in the area that has 'Induction' and 'Manual Handling training' been completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all forklift certs still valid including order pickers, HRT and CBT and PPT

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are MHE chargers, free from any objects flamable or liquid stored on top

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all manual handling certs still valid

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all accidents been recorded and compliance notices completed and returned

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the canteen area clean and tidy & are toilets clean and tidy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the Weekly H&S Audit been completed by the Warehouse Manager & filed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a copy of the safety statement in the canteen for all staff

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a up-to-date list of fire wardens and first aid responders displayed in the canteen

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check flooring for excessive cracks or damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check spill kit is in place and complete

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check have all Contractors doing works on site have been issued with Permit to Work, and copies on file

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check all sign-off sheets for harness and talon blocks are complete

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Building Security

• Are CCTV systems working and recording in all areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there restricted access to the warehouse from the general public

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all internal locks working correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Lone working procedure followed at all times during openings and lock-up

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the visitor sign-in book in place and being used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check intruder alarm for faults and report issues

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check internal and external lighting for operation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safety General Site & External

• Are all roof areas free of leaks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has annual PAT testing been completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has thermal imaging or 20% Fixed Wire Electrical testing been completed on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all electrical supply boards doors closed and locked.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has water been tested for legionella and tanks cleaned over a 24 month period

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all annual LOLER Inspections completed and documents filed on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are main access doors working correctly & free from trip hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the yard clean and and under dock levellers clean and waste and recyclying tidy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all external Lighting is working correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the WEEE and waste stored safely with regular collections in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pallets in yard stacked safely, no excessive build up and collections in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the general waste stored safely & any skip not overfilled and collections in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have SSOW's been issued to staff and sign off sheets completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fall Protection & Pallet Gates

  Yes

  No

  N/A