Workplace Health & Safety
Warehouse Safety Inspection Checklist
Monthly safety inspection for warehouses and distribution centres covering forklift and pedestrian separation, racking, loading docks, manual handling, storage, fire safety and emergency exits.
36 checklist items
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Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| INSPECTION DETAILS | ||
| Inspection Date | ___________________________ | |
| Warehouse / Site | ___________________________ | |
| Inspected By | ___________________________ | |
| Warehouse Manager | ___________________________ | |
| TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT | ||
| Traffic management plan current and displayed | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Pedestrian walkways marked and separated from forklift routes | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Physical barriers at high-risk crossing points | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Speed limits signed and observed | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Convex mirrors / blind spot controls at intersections | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Forklift pre-starts completed and operators licensed | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| RACKING & STORAGE | ||
| Racking load signs displayed and loads within limits | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| No visible racking damage (report for detailed inspection) | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Stock stacked stable, heavy items at lower levels | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| No storage on top of racking beyond design | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| LOADING DOCKS | ||
| Dock edges marked; dock plates / levellers serviceable | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Vehicle restraint or wheel chock procedure in use | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Truck drivers directed to safe zone during loading | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Dock doors operate safely; door controls labelled | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| MANUAL HANDLING | ||
| Trolleys, pallet jacks and lifting aids available and serviceable | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Heavy or awkward items identified and handled with aids | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Packing benches at suitable working height | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| HOUSEKEEPING & FLOORS | ||
| Floors free of damage, spills, wrap and strapping | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Waste and recycling areas tidy | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Lighting adequate in aisles and docks | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| BATTERY CHARGING & CHEMICALS | ||
| Battery charging area ventilated, signed and with eyewash | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Dangerous goods segregated and labelled with SDS available | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| FIRE & EMERGENCY | ||
| Exits and exit paths clear and signed | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Fire extinguishers and hose reels accessible and in date | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Sprinkler heads not obstructed by stock | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| Emergency evacuation diagram displayed | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| First aid kit stocked and first aider identified | Pass ☐ | Fail ☐ |
| ACTIONS & SIGN-OFF | ||
| Issues identified | ___________________________ | |
| Corrective actions and person responsible | ___________________________ | |
| Corrective Action Due Date | ___________________________ | |
| Inspector Signature | ___________________________ | |
| Warehouse Manager Signature | ___________________________ | |