Warehouse Safety Checklist

• Company

• Prepared by

• Conducted on

  Date
• Location
  Address

Exterior

• Landscaping clean & neat in appearance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fence lines free of damages and debris

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Traffic controls (gates, lot markings, signage)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exterior walls & windows in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exterior lighting and signage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walkways and parking lots free of slip, trip, fall hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Doors, stairs, handrails in good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SWPPP - Gutters, downspouts, and drains free of debris

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SWPPP - Parking lot free of parts, debris, service work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SWPPP - Dumpsters closed and well kept

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SWPPP - If nearby creeks, lakes, water sources-free of dirt/parking lot run off

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Exterior Dock Area

• Chock Blocks on trailers in dock

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• dock bumpers and door seals in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• dock levelers & trailer locks secured properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dock aprons clean & free from debris

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Access doors and steps free from debris

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Driver check in and entry doors clearly marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Trailer seals checked and in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Interior (Office Area)

• Entry is controlled/limited

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Entrance/Reception area free of hazards: Slip/Trip/Fall

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency Response information posted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Print, complete & Post attached Emergency Contact Number Template.

• Signage and Markings as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employee Breakrooms, clean and well maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bathrooms are well lit, stocked, free from leaks, and maintained/clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting in all rooms working properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cords are not laid between door/window ways

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors in good condition: Free of slip/trip/fall hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personal heaters not overloading circuits/creating fire hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No improper use of extension cords or power banks/circuit overloads

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Forklift Charging Area

• Please find attached posting that should be near the forklift charging/watering area.

• Ventilation is adequate to disperse fumes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE Station is available (Rubber gloves, face shield, rubber aprons)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Eyewash station available (able to provide 15 minute flow)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Water supply/soda ash/spill kit for neutralizing spilled electorlyte.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• ABC rated fire extinguisher present

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is charging apparatus protected from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are battery cables and plugs free of damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is SDS and Emergency Procedure Posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Interior (Dock Area)

• Entry is controlled/limited

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dock floor and work areas free of hazards: Slip/trip/fall

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All overhead lighting functioning properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency Response information posted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signage and Markings as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employee/Driver Breakrooms, clean and well maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bathrooms are well lit, stocked, free from leaks, and maintained/clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting in all rooms working properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cords are not laid between door/window ways

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors in good condition: Free of slip/trip/fall hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personal heaters not overloading circuits/creating fire hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No improper use of extension cords or power banks/circuit overloads

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dock scale/Demensionalizer free of debris and accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dock work stations organized, well marked, and free of hazard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safety & Security

• Camera System Operational (recording and usable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evacuation plans posted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Federal, State, Local, and Insurance postings as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SDS Current, accessible, and marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

• Is there adequate housekeeping?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Racks

• Is there racking present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe working limits

• Rack load signs posted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Racks conform to these signs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Uprights and footplates

• Uprights are 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 Traffic

• Are daily/shift inspection reports being completed & retained (1 year)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all forklift operators certified with in the last three years? Is this verified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clear pathways and routes of travel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Seatbelts being worn properly when in operation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operators traveling with loads at proper height/in proper direction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are convex mirrors, intersectional controls in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are horns being sounded at intersections and off trailers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are directional lights, strobes, and other traffic devices being used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Door lock/in-use indications functioning properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are dock plates in good condition, maintained, and functioning properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has there been a red light pull in the last 3 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• On average, how often does this happen per quarter?

• What has been done to prevent this?

• Are operators traveling at appropriate speeds?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any evidence of "bulldozing" product? (Grooves in floor, debris, broken pallets, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate PPE provided for refueling method

  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 emergency lights?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have they been tested and found in working order?

  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 there splinters or sharp edges on ladders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any step ladders longer than 20’?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Scaffolding can carry the maximum intended load safely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Protection

• Please review the attachment to learn about inspecting fire systems.

• Are fire extinguishers accessible & properly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers in good condition and inspected/marked every 30 days?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguisher inspection tags clearly marked and current within the last year?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is riser and sprinkler head clearance maintained according to fire security policies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the sprinkler systems been inspected annually? Can documentation be shown?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire alarms tested annually? Can documentation be shown?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

PPE, First Aid, Eye Wash

• Is PPE provided and worn when necessary? (Safety vests, hard hats, glasses, gloves, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are foot protection & dress code policies complied with?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Eye Wash station inspected and maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Forklift Inspection Verification

• Please review this short visual aid on conducting forklift inspections

• Forklift Identifier:

• Tires & Brakes

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Horn

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Lights

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Mirrors

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Pedals

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Seat & Seatbelt

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Scales / Onboard equipment

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Forks/Mast

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Placards & ID Plate

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Maintenance/PM current

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Forklift Identifier:

• Tires & Brakes

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Horn

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Lights

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Mirrors

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Pedals

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Seat & Seatbelt

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Scales / Onboard equipment

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Forks/Mast

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Placards & ID Plate

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Maintenance/PM current

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Forklift Identifier:

• Tires & Brakes

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Horn

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Lights

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Mirrors

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Pedals

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Seat & Seatbelt

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Scales / Onboard equipment

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Forks/Mast

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Placards & ID Plate

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Maintenance/PM current

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Forklift Identifier:

• Tires & Brakes

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Horn

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Lights

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Mirrors

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Pedals

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Seat & Seatbelt

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Scales / Onboard equipment

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Forks/Mast

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Placards & ID Plate

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Maintenance/PM current

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Forklift Identifier:

• Tires & Brakes

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Horn

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Lights

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Mirrors

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Pedals

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Seat & Seatbelt

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Scales / Onboard equipment

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Forks/Mast

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Placards & ID Plate

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Maintenance/PM current

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Forklift Identifier:

• Tires & Brakes

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Horn

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Lights

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Mirrors

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Pedals

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Seat & Seatbelt

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Scales / Onboard equipment

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Forks/Mast

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Placards & ID Plate

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Maintenance/PM current

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

Recordkeeping

• Forklift inspections being retained for one year?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Pest Control

• Who is suppling pest control?

• How often do they visit?

  Monthly

  Quarterly

  Not at all

  Other

• Are traps and bait boxes marked, free of damage, in good condition, and serviceable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Completion

• Additional recommendation

• Full Name & Signature of Inspector

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