Warehouse Inspection Checklist

To prepare Warehouse Inspection Checklist, you can use the following key points and amend as per your requirements:

A. LAYOUT  

1. The area is tidy and well kept.
2. Adequate storage space is provided. 
3. The floor is free of obstructions and not-slippery.
4. Any opening in the floor is guarded or covered. 
5. Aisles are sufficiently wide for vehicular traffic and marked. 
6. Walkways marked and guarded if necessary. 

B. ENVIRONMENTS 

1. Lighting is adequate. 
2. Lighting covers and fittings are secure. 
3. Noise level is acceptable/adequately controlled.
4. Ventilation is adequate. 

C. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 

1. Written procedures posted. 
2. Extinguishers of the appropriate type are easily accessible and kept clear.
3. Tag on Fire Extinguishers (FE) have been inspected in the last 6 months.
4. Visitor Emergency Guides are available.
5. The alarm can be heard throughout the warehouse.
6. Escape routes are clear and marked.
7. Emergency and hazard signage is visible.
8. Evacuation drills carried out.

D. FIRST AID FACILITIES 

1. First Aid kits accessible within 5 minutes. 
2. First Aid kits are stocked and contents are updated. 
3. Names and contacts of first aiders assigned and displayed apparently on the designated locations.

E. GENERAL FACILITIES 

1. Washing facilities are clean and functional. 
2. Lockers or equivalent available for staff. 
3. Eating areas clean, hygienic and adequately serviced.
4. EHS posters and information is displayed. 

F. MANUAL HANDLING AND ERGONOMICS

1. Heavy items stored at waist height. 
2. Platform ladders are securely and easily available to access items stored on higher shelves.
3. Trolleys are available for heavy items and loads.
4. Stored items adequately secured and stable.
5. Are cutting tools, surfaces and guillotines properly safeguarded.

G. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES 

1. Recycling posters and information displayed. 
2. Paper, Toner and compound recycling bins are provided.
3. Notice to encourage double-sided photocopying and printing is displayed.

H. ELECTRICAL SAFETY 

1. Portable equipment has current test tags. 
2. Electrical power leads in good condition. 
3. Power wires/cables are off the floor.
4. Power boards used and not overloaded. 
5. Faulty equipment is tagged out. 

I. GENERAL WAREHOUSE 

1. HSE warning signage in good and catchy condition.
2. Plant & equipment Procedure and manuals are updated and available.
3. Warehouse free of food and drink. 
4. Is shelving of the material and other objects secured correctly and in safe condition?
5. Are shelving load weights known and followed?
6. Loading dock edges are marked and guarded.
7. Loading dock gates are closed properly when not in use.

J. CHEMICAL ASPECTS 

1. Chemical Inventory and MSDS available. 
2. Spill kits are available and maintained. 
3. Containers are labelled with chemical names and Class diamonds.
4. Chemicals are stored safely, correctly, bunded and segregated from all drains.
5. Gas cylinders stored securely. 
6. Chemicals labelled. 
7. Hazchem and other signs adequate. 

K. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 

1. The area around the plant clean. 
2. Access to the plant is clear. 
3. Safe working instructions displayed close to the plant.
4. Plant and equipment maintained regularly, properly and in good condition.
5. Emergency stops are working. 
6. Plant guarding in place. 
7. No sharp edges extending into aisles or walkways. 
8. Seating appropriate and in good condition. 

L. FORKLIFTS AND OTHER TRANSPORTS

1. Forklift operators are trained and when required registered.
2. Forklift operators are maintained and checked regularly.
3. Staff are trained in basic forklift maintenance: recharging or fueling.
4. Adequately refurbished recharging/refuelling stations provided?
5. Is forklift Vehicle safety equipment used correctly? (Such as seatbelts).
6. In case of gas/petrol powered forklift, is the ventilation adequately available/installed?

M. WASTE DISPOSAL 

1. Waste containers are provided and labelled appropriately with Class Diamonds where applicable and relevant.
2. Segregation and storage for waste essentially away from drains.
3. Spill kits are available. 

N. PPE 

1. Correctly stored after each use. 
2. Well maintained and in good condition. 
3. Required PPE available. 

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Warehouse Inspection Checklist