Weatherchem Safety Audit

Is operator trained and carrying a valid license?

Is shift tow motor checklist filled out properly?

Are safety cones/accordion guard used when loading and unloading pallets and racks?

Does the operator sound horn at all corners and intersections?

When on, is the forklift attended at all times? Is the operator within 25 ft of sight at all times?

Is the load no more than six inches above ground at all times?

Is there evidence of working and utilizing horn in designated areas?

Is the operator traveling in reverse when they cannot see over the load?

Are dock locks and wheel chocks being used for loading and unloading of trucks?

When using pallet jack, is the person pulling it looking out for pedestrians as they move through the area

Operating equipment safely and maintaining total control over load carrying

Employees understand and follow LOTO procedures (if applicable)

There is no evidence of temporary fixes like tape or cardboard

Guarding is present in all required areas (and has not been removed)

Traffic aisles, emergency exits, and fire doors are clear at all times

Car tags are visible on each car

Employee understands who is responsible to permit non-employees into the building

Electrical cabinets have three feet of clearance

All doors locked and secure

Dumpster and gates closed at all times

Truck checklist is filled out properly

Outside pedestrians are observed at a safe distance of 15 ft from trucks

Safety cones/accordion guards are used when loading and unloading pallets and from racks

Pallets are secure and not leaning on their side

Employees using proper lifting techniques

Employees follow caution and stop signs

Traffic aisles, emergency exits, and fire doors are clear at all times

Area is free of all slip/trip hazards

Exits visible and never blocked

Employees wearing PPE during purge process

Fire extinguishers accessible to employees and never blocked

Pallets stacked neatly away from high traffic areas. No visible protruding nails

Spills, drips, and/or leaks are identified and cleaned up in a timely mannet

Pedestrians are observing stop signs and designated paths

Employees wearing PPE and GMP dress code

Are all containers/spray bottles labeled according to HAZCOM procedures?

Employees are properly entering and exiting parking lot