Warehouse Safety Checklist

• Company

• Prepared by

• Conducted on

  Date
• Location
  Address

Aisles

• Are aisles properly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you maintain the standard width of aisles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are aisles clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you maintain cleanliness?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate housekeeping?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate drainage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floors and surfaces clean, free of obstruction and slippery materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Racks

• Safe working limits

• Rack load signs posted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Racks conform to these signs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Uprights and footplates

• Uprights not damaged, i.e not twisted/no splits or cracks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If an upright was replaced due to damage, the footplate is replaced; and splices in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Splices in accordance with the manufacturer’s technical specifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Racks stable, i.e., on a flat, level foundation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Braces

• Racking braces not damaged/bent

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor anchors installed and not damaged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Footplate replaced if a floor anchor was replaced due to damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Beams

• Beams not overloaded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Beams show no sign of deflection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Beams connect at an upright and beam connectors reasonably parallel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Beams not damaged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Beam connectors and safety clips are complete

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Beam connectors and safety clips are undamaged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No beams pop out of their upright

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Welds are undamaged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Forklift

• Signage and stickers are legible/capacity plate present

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wheels and tires are not worn and good air pressure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Forks/backrest/mast/chains/rollers: no damage, good working condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Battery: charge is good, connections not loose

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Engine; not rough, no noise or leaks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fluid levels good: oil, fuel and radiator

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lights: headlights and warning lights working

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Horn: loud and working

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fluid leaks: no damp spots or drips on ground

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Seatbelt: good working condition, no damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Steering; good working condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tilt/sideshift: loose, no leaks, doesn’t stick

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Propane tank (if applicable): secured, connections tight, hose in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Brakes: foot, parking in good working condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gauges working

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Stairs

• Are stair railings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hand rail provided on stairs with 4 or more risers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are risers in proper and uniform height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are standard railings provided on stairway floor opening?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are railings in place and secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Exits

• Are there enough building exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there signs posted on exits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there power supplies for emergency use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exit signs and hallways well lighted and in proper standards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exits unlocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders

• Are fixed ladders enclosed with cage or basket guard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders equipped with safety shoes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there no splinters or sharp edges on ladders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are step ladders not longer than 20’?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Scaffolding can carry the maximum intended load safely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Air Emissions

• Are warning signs posted in areas where carbon monoxide might be present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Work Environment

• Are lightings adequate on all work areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are acceptable noise levels maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exhaust stacks and air intakes located away from potential sources of contamination?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Material Handling

• Are safe clearances from equipments maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are passages marked and clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are daily inspection maintained for mechanical equipments or vehicles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicles inspected/turned on-off before and after use/loading?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are materials stored securely and in stable condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that bridge plates are used for vehicles and docks operations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that movements of trucks and trailers are secured during operations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Protection

• Are fire extinguishers accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers in good condition and inspected regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency numbers posted on the phone?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate containers for flammable materials, rags and wastes disposal?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sprinkler heads clearance maintained according to fire security policies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment

• Are hard hats provided and worn when necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hard hats in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is foot protection provided when necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Completion

• Additional recommendation

• Full Name & Signature of Inspector

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