Warehouse Storage Audit

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Are aisles clear and open for material transfers? No product shall be stored in aisles where it blocks equipment maneuvering

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floor and rack storage limits properly posted? One sign near the entrance of the warehouse should indicate the floor rating. All racks should be labeled with load ratings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are rack uprights and beams around the perimeter in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are designated open areas clear of blockage? Such areas include 18 inch perimeters along interior walls as well as electrical panels and eye wash units

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers and overhead fire sprinklers up to date for inspections, in good condition, where they belong and unobstructed? Verify employees have received appropriate training and education

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all emergency exits clear of blockage and are the exit signs in good condition? Inspect both inside and outside for blockage of the exits. All exit signs should be lit & all emergency lights tested

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pallets in their designated locations and in good condition. Empties must be stored correctly. No broken or protruding wood or nails. No standing pallets.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are overhead lighting, skylights and roofs in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees use proper lifting technique for the materials being handled.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Products and supplies 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

DOCK AREAS

• Are all interior overhead lights and trailer lights in the dock area operating properly? 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? Ensure that all doors in use open and close smoothly. Inspect automatic stops and auto-reversing functions on powered doors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are visitors and drivers remaining in designated safe areas and walkways

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are dock doors closed when not in use? Closed doors should seal well with the floor and dock leveling plate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient room to maneuver materials? 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 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? This item will need to be inspected during the evening when lights are functioning

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are wheel chocks and/or trailer restraint systems working properly? If trailer restraint systems are in use remember to inspect for proper locking and indicator light function both inside and outside. Insure tractors are disconnected from trailer

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there sufficient waste cans for the area and are those cans properly labeled and emptied on a regular basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the in-use dock doors have the their dock plates extended into the truck to prevent slip, trip or fall.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors and aisles are clear of clutter, electrical cords, hoses, spills and other hazards that could cause employees to slip, trip or fall

  Yes

  No

  N/A

GENERAL SAFETY & TRAINING

• Are accidents, near misses and injuries being investigated and are unsafe conditions being corrected, reported/documented in a timely fashion

  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 the appropriate OSHA and Employee Rights posters posted in a conspicuous place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency evacuation routes and guidelines posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire sprinkler control valves in their open position? Do a visual check to insure the valves are fully open

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspect all ladders and hand tools and indicate here that they are in good condition or in need of any repair. NOTE: remove any unsafe equipment from service while awaiting repair

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The facility has lockout/tagout procedures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MATERIALS HANDLING SAFETY

• Supplies are stored in tiers that are stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so that they are stable and secure to prevent sliding or collapse

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage areas are kept free from accumulation of materials that could lead to tripping, fire, explosion or pest infestations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Excessive vegetation is removed from building entrances, work or traffic areas to prevent possible trip or fall hazards due to visual obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Elevators and hoists for lifting materials/ containers are properly used with adequate safe clearances, no obstructions, appropriate signals and directional warning signs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HAZARD COMMUNICATION SAFETY

• All hazardous materials containers are properly labeled, indicating the chemical’s identity, the manufacturer’s name and address, and appropriate hazard warnings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is an updated list of hazardous chemicals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The facility has a written program that covers hazard determination, including Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs), labeling and training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is a system to check that each incoming chemical is accompanied by a MSDS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All employees are trained in the requirements of the hazard communication standard, the chemical hazards to which they are exposed, how to read and understand a MSDS and chemical labels, and on what precautions to take to prevent exposure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All employee training is documented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees use proper personal protective equipment when handling materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All chemicals are stored according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and local or national fire codes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS

• Powered industrial trucks (forklifts) meet the design and construction requirements established in American National Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks, Part II ANSI B56.1-1969

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Capacity, operation and maintenance instruction plates, tags or decals are visible and in good condition.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Nameplates and markings are in place and maintained in a legible condition. Forklifts that are used in hazardous locations are appropriately marked/approved for such use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Battery charging is conducted only in designated areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate facilities are provided for flushing and neutralizing spilled electrolytes, for fire extinguishing, for protecting charging apparatus from damage by trucks and for adequate ventilation to disperse fumes from gassing batteries

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Carboy tilters or siphons are used when adding water to battery cells.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tools and other metallic objects are kept away from the top of uncovered batteries

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Forklift operators are competent to operate a vehicle safely as demonstrated by successful completion of training and evaluation conducted and certified by persons with the knowledge, training and experience to train operators and evaluate their performance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Refresher training and evaluation is conducted whenever an operator has been observed operating the vehicle in an unsafe manner or has been involved in an accident or a near-miss incident

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Refresher training and evaluation is conducted whenever an operator is assigned to drive a different type of truck or whenever a condition in the workplace changes in a manner that could affect safe operation of the truck

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Load engaging means are fully lowered, with controls neutralized, power shut off and brakes set when a forklift is left unattended or not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operators maintain a safe distance from the edge of ramps or platforms while using forklifts on any elevated dock, platform or freight car

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is sufficient headroom for the forklift and operator under overhead installations, lights, pipes, sprinkler systems, etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Overhead guards are provided in good condition to protect forklift operators from falling objects

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operators observe all traffic regulations, including authorized warehouse speed limits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drivers are required to look in the direction of and keep a clear view of the path of travel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dock boards (bridge plates) are properly secured when loading or unloading from dock to truck

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All loads are stable, safely arranged and fit within the rated capacity of the truck

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Trucks are examined for safety before being placed into service and unsafe or defective trucks are removed from service

  Yes

  No

  N/A