Warehouse Safety Checklist

• Site conducted

• Client / Site

• Conducted on (Date and Time)

  Date

• Inspected by

General Information

• Materials and Products Stored

General Warehouse and 'Vault' areas

• Is the regulatory Health and Safety Poster on display, FIX8Group Health and Safety Policy on the warehouse notice board

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are aisles and the general work area of the Warehouse and Vault clear from obstruction and free of trip hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floors clean and free from slippery substances such as water, oil etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• REFERENCE: Clean aisles. No materials are stored in walkways.
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• Have all bins being emptied for good housekeeping / reducing hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are rack storage limits properly posted on the large racking in the main warehouse? <br>• All racks should be labeled with load ratings.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are rack uprights and beams in good condition? <br>• Bent racks and beams must be repaired or replaced. <br>• All racks should be bolted to the floor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are racking shoes in place and bolted to the floor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are designated open areas clear of blockage? <br>• Such areas include safe walkway perimeters along interior walls as well as electrical panels, eye wash units, fire escapes and fire extinguishers

  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. <br>• No pallets on edge.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  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 fire extinguishers up to date for inspections and in good condition?<br>• Verify employees have received appropriate training and education.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the access to all fire extinguishers free from obstruction

  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. <br>• All exit signs should be lit & all emergency lights tested.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the 'door guards' operable on all fire exit doors, so they can be propped open, but close automatically upon activation of the fire alarm

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency exit signs illuminated, clearly marked and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hoists for lifting items properly used?<br>• Have adequate/safe clearances, no obstructions, appropriate signals and directional warning signs. <br>• Documented annual inspections by licensed inspector are posted on the equipment and on file.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have Loler Inspections taken place for necessary equipment and they are still in date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All hazardous materials (COSHH) labelled and data sheets available<br>• Indicated chemical’s identity, the manufacturer’s name and address, and appropriate hazard warnings.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all chemicals stored according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and COSHH. (i.e. flammable cabinets, cans, etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Products and containers that are most frequently moved by hand are stored at rack heights that minimize bending / stooping or excess reach to pick up or place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are roller shutter doors inspections still within date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all end caps in place for exposed metal work i.e. the hanging storage for cables / area under the rear stairwell for extrusion

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate PPE made available to all employees and have you witnessed it being used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Workshop

• Is the workshop in an overall clean and tidy condition, free of debris on the floor and trip hazards and work benches are clear and tidy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the first aid kit and eye wash station in situ and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a clear and unobstructed route to the fuse room within the workshop area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Within the fuse room, is this clear of flammable materials and unobstructed access to all fuse boards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the necessary guards in place for all mechanical equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sharp hand tools eg knives/chisels being store with blades retracted / protects to minimise risk

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Metal storage in rear stairwell

• is the area free of all combustible materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all metal work stored in a safe and secure manner, free from trip hazards and any metal work which could cause injury to a person

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Dock Areas (Exterior)

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

  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 "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?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all interior overhead 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

  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 all ladders in good condition and proof of ladder checks have been undertaken? <br>• Remove any unsafe equipment from service while awaiting repair.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all hand tools in good condition and free of damage (includes manual and mechanical tools)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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

• Are forklifts only being operated by those individuals having the specific competency training?

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pallet trucks in good operational condition and used correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are overhead hoists or equivalent materials handling equipment in good condition and within date for any inspection checks

  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 vehicle safety checks being carried out on a regular basis and the van is in driveable condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check required of the Defibrillator in the reception area / used for projects to ensure in good condition; has not been used; batteries still work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visual check of the first aid kits to ensure they are in the correct location (formal first aid kit checks carried out Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct by the Office Administrator)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Training and General Safety

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency evacuation routes and guidelines posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the appropriate Health & Safety 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 COSHH data sheets available to employees and are they up to date and complete?

  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

• Are all employees trained in the requirements of the COSHH standard?<br>• Including a review of each MSDS and the specifics of existing and potential hazards of chemicals in the work place, precautions and safe work practices.

  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

• Accident Books / Near Miss books in the correct locations including tool chests and a review carried out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Add any comments identifying any other hazard not already documented

Recommendation

• Write recommendations here

Completion

• Full Name and Signature of Inspector

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