Warehouse Walkthrough Checklist

• Client / Site

• Conducted on (Date and Time)

  Date

• Inspected by

• Location
  Address

Aisles

• Are aisles marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the width of aisles maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are aisles in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work areas clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is housekeeping maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are mats, grating, etc., used where drainage is needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floors kept smooth, clean, and freed of obstruction and slippery substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Stairs

• Are stair railings of standard height? (30”-34” above the surface)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does every stairway have 4 or more treads have a handrail?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are risers uniform in height and conform to proper height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are standard railings provided on the open side of exposed stairs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are railings secured in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ladders

• Are any fixed ladders being used that require cages or walls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders used without safety feet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ladders free from sharp edges and splinters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are step ladders in use under 20’ in length?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is scaffolding capable of carrying the intended load safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Air Emissions

• Is carbon monoxide present due to forklifts, heaters, or idling vehicles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are signs posted warning of its presence?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Exits

• Are building exits adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exits properly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any emergency power supply?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does lighting in hallways and exit signs conform to government standards? (20 and 5-foot candles respectively)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exits blocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Work Environment

• Are all work areas properly illuminated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are noise levels within acceptable limits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exhaust stacks and air intakes so located that contaminated air will not be recirculated within the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Material Handling

• Is there a safe clearance for equipment through aisles and doorways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are aisleways designated, permanently marked, and kept clear to allow unhindered passage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are motorized vehicles and mechanical equipment inspected daily or prior to use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are vehicles shut off and brakes set prior to loading or unloading?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are containers stored stacked, blocked, and limited in height so they are stable and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are door boards (bridge plates) used when loading or unloading operations are taking place between vehicles and docks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are trucks and trailers secured from movement during loading and unloading operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Protection

• Are all fire extinguishers accessible, and their locations clearly designed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire extinguishers inspected and recharged regularly, and noted on the inspection tag?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the emergency number properly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a sufficient quantity of metal containers with self-closing lids for the disposal of combustible waste, rags, and other flammable material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the clearance between automatic sprinkler heads and material 18” for the stack of material 15 feet or less, and 36” clearance for stacks of material 15 feet or more?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Protective Equipment

• Are hard hats provided and worn where a danger of falling objects exists?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hard hats inspected periodically for damage to the shell and suspension system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate foot protection required where there is the risk of foot injuries?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Completion

• Recommendations

• Full Name and Signature of the Inspector

  Sign