Warehouse Safety Inspection Checklist

Emergency Evacuation

?Are emergency exits clear of cobwebs

YES
NO
N/A

Are emergency exits clear of obstructions

YES
NO
N/A

Are fire exit doors easily opened from the inside

YES
NO
N/A

Electrical

?Does the DC have any broken power points

YES
NO
N/A

?Are any of the power leads frayed or damaged

YES
NO
N/A

?Are temporary power leads on the floor

YES
NO
N/A

Lighting And Passageways

?Are lighting areas clear of cobwebs

YES
NO
N/A

Are all light fittings in good working order with no sign of burns

YES
NO
N/A

?Are aisles clear of stock and empty pallets

YES
NO
N/A

?Do intersections and stairs have an unobstructed vision

YES
NO
N/A

?Are personnel access doors in good condition

YES
NO
N/A

? Are loading dock doors in good condition

YES
NO
N/A

?Are walkways adequately lit

YES
NO
N/A

Rubbish

?Are bins emptied regularly

YES
NO
N/A

?Are floors and aisles around racking clear of rubbish

YES
NO
N/A

? Are workbenches clear of rubbish

YES
NO
N/A

Work Areas

?Are workbenches in good condition and stable

YES
NO
N/A

?Is shrink wrap removed from pick items

YES
NO
N/A

Is manual handling equipment clean and in good working order

YES
NO
N/A

Storage

?Are double stacked pallets in good condition and stable

YES
NO
N/A

?Are all racks and pallets in good condition

YES
NO
N/A

? Are stock items in pallet racking secured

YES
NO
N/A

Chemicals

?Are all containers clearly labeled

YES
NO
N/A

?Are all chemicals stored in appropriate containers

YES
NO
N/A

First Aid

?Are first aid cabinets and content clean and orderly

YES
NO
N/A

Do biological waste and sharp containers need replacing/emptying

YES
NO
N/A

Are cabinets easy to access

YES
NO
N/A

General Environment

?Are all floor surfaces free from spills and ice build-up

YES
NO
N/A

?Are all floor surfaces even with no trip hazards

YES
NO
N/A

?Is warehouse equipment placed away when not in use

YES
NO
N/A

Is air quality good? (No fumes, odours, dust or allergens)

YES
NO
N/A

?Does the DC have any water leaks

YES
NO
N/A

?Does the DC have any gas leaks

YES
NO
N/A

?Are walls and safety barriers in good condition

YES
NO
N/A

Amenities

?Are toilets clean and hygienic

YES
NO
N/A

?Are dining areas clean and hygienic

YES
NO
N/A

?Are wash areas clean and hygienic

YES
NO
N/A

?Are change room and locker areas clean and hygienic

YES
NO
N/A

Corrective Actions

If you have identified any hazards during this safety inspection, please comment below. If immediate elimination or control is not possible, a hazard report form is to be submitted

YES
NO
N/A

Version/date: current (October 2012) replaces: January 2009; site/dept: ANZ; form: WHS 06.3a; Author: Paul Zarb; authorised Ian Lilley

YES
NO
N/A