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Monthly Workplace Safety and Health Self-Inspection Warehouses

The Monthly Workplace Safety and Health Self-Inspection Warehouses checklist meant to ensure the safety of the employees. The list specifically checks not just areas but the details of each. This is a very helpful that also helps you in checking what needs to be repaired and/or fixed.
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04/26/2021

Monthly Workplace Safety and Health Self-Inspection Warehouses

The Monthly Workplace Safety and Health Self-Inspection Warehouses checklist meant to ensure the safety of the employees. The list specifically checks not just areas but the details of each. This is a very helpful that also helps you in checking what needs to be repaired and/or fixed.

    FACILITY

    FOR MONTH OF

    INSPECTED BY

    DURATION OF INSPECTION

    DATE / TIME

    I. GENERAL WAREHOUSE AREA

    1 Are aisles clear and open for material transfers?No product shall be stored in aisles where it blocks equipment maneuvering.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    1

    2 Are floor and rack storage limits properly posted?One sign near the entrance of the warehouse should indicatethe floor rating. All racks should be labeled with load ratings

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    2

    3 Are rack uprights and beams in good condition?Bent racks and beams must be repaired or replaced.All racks should be bolted to the floor

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    3

    4 Are designated open areas clear of blockage?Such areas include 18 inch perimeters along interior walls as well as electrical panels and eye wash units.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    4

    5 Are fire extinguishers and overhead fire sprinklers up to date forinspections, in good condition, where they belong and unobstructed?Verify employees have received appropriate training and education.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    5

    6 Are all emergency exits clear of blockage and are the exit signs in good condition?Inspect both inside and outside for blockage of the exits.All exit signs should be lit & all emergency lights tested

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    6

    7 Pallets must be in good condition. Empties must be stored properly. No broken or protruding wood or nails. No pallets on edge. Avoid storing empty pallets in quantities or densities in excess of O.H. fire sprinkler combustible load ratings.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    7

    8 Are overhead lighting, skylights and roofs in good condition?Check for leaks, broken panels / light bulbs and missing bulb shields.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    8

    9 Loose/unbowed materials which might fall from a stack are properly stored by blocking,interlocking or limiting the height of the pile to prevent falling hazards. Insure product stackheights are inforced to prevent container crushing and falling materia

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    9

    10 Bags, containers, bundles, etc. are stored in tiers that are stacked, blocked, interlockedand limited in height so that they are stable and secure to prevent sliding or collapse.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    10

    11 Derail and/or bumper blocks are provided on spur railroad tracks where a rolling carcould contact other cars being worked on or roll out into entrances to buildings, work or traffic areas.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    11

    12 Guardrails and/or covers are provided to protect personnel from the hazards of open sides of stairs, platforms, floor openings, floor holes, mezzanines, equipment pits, and other possible fall hazards.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    12

    13 Elevators and hoists for lifting items are properly used, have adequate / safe clearances, noobstructions, appropriate signals and directional warning signs. Documented annual inspections by licensed inspector are posted on the equipment and on file.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    13

    14 All hazardous materials' containers are properly labeled, indicating the chemical’s identity, the manufacturer’s name and address, and appropriate hazard warnings.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    14

    15 There is a system in place and periodically evaluated to insure each new chemical procured or received is checked to insure it is accompanied by a MSDS.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    15

    16 MSDS book is up to date (annual inventory of chemicals), accessible, and well organized.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    16

    17 Employees use proper personal protective equipment when handling chemicals.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    17

    18 All chemicals are stored according to the manufacturer’s recommendations andlocal or national fire codes. (i.e. flammable cabinets, cans, etc.)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    18

    19 Employees use proper lifting technique for the materials being handled.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    19

    20 Products and containers that are most frequently moved by hand are stored at rack heights that minimize bending / stooping or excess reach to pick up or place?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    20

    I. GENERAL WAREHOUSE AREAS TOTALS (Add the number of marks in each category / block above)

    TOTALS

    II. DOCK AREAS+B197 - Exterior

    21 Are approach roads and staging areas (yard) clear for maneuvering, welldrained, free of potholes and are all signs in place and legible?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    21

    22 Is the approach to the dock well drained and free from potholesor other obstructions?Pay particular attention to snow, ice, storm water and debris build up.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    22

    23 Are dock positions clearly marked with painted lines that the driverscan see to help them spot their trailer accurately?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    23

    24 Are all exterior lights working properly?This item will need to be inspected during the evening when lightsare functioning

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    24

    25 Are wheel chocks and/or trailer restraint systems working properly? If trailer restraint systemsare in use remember to inspect for proper locking and indicator light function both inside and outside. Insure tractors are disconnected from trailer.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    25

    26 Are "attractive nuisances" controlled or removed from around the facility?An attractive nuisance is any feature that might attract children,vandals, vagrants or other undesirable activities (i.e. concrete culverts, stacks of pallets, etc.).

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    26

    II. DOCK AREAS - Exterior TOTALS (Add the number of marks in each category / block above)

    TOTALS

    III. DOCK AREAS - Interior

    27 Are visitors and drivers remaining in designated safe areasand walkways?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    27

    28 Are all interior overhead lights and trailer lights in the dock area operating properly? Test all lights that might be off at time of inspection to be sure they work properly.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    28

    29 Do dock doors work properly and close completely?Ensure that all doors in use open and close smoothly. Inspectautomatic stops and auto-reversing functions on powered doors.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    29

    30 Are dock doors closed when not in use?Closed doors should seal well with the floor and dock leveling plate.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    30

    31 Is there sufficient room to maneuver materials?Dock area floors should be clean and free of trash, debris,or stored items that block the safe passage of loaded equipment

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    31

    32 Are there sufficient waste cans for the area and are those cans properly labeled and emptiedon a regular basis? In general are floors, ceilings, and exhaustfans clean and free of cobwebs and dust buildup?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    32

    33 Is there adequate natural or mechanical ventilation to control any potential atmospheric hazards?Where propane powered equipment is in use the ventilation must be tested to rule out excesscarbon dioxide/monoxide An Industrial Hygienist may need to do

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    33

    III. DOCK AREAS - Interior TOTALS (Add the number of marks in each category / block above)

    TOTALS

    IV. EQUIPMENT

    34 Inspect all ladders and hand tools and indicate here that they arein good condition or in need of any repair.NOTE: remove any unsafe equipment from service while awaiting repair.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    34

    35 Inspect all ladders and hand tools and indicate here that they arein good condition or in need of any repair.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    35

    36 Are forklifts being operated safely and inspected at the start of every shift?Observe powered industrial truck operations and review training certifications to confirm operatorshave been adequately trained and evaluated.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    36

    37 Do forklifts have functioning warning devices such as back-up alarms, strobes, or horns?Test equipment as needed, report repairs,and tag out equipment that is unsafe until repairs aremade.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    37

    38 Are battery charging/changing areas designated for that purpose and contain appropriateemergency flushing facilities(i.e. eyewash and shower)?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    38

    39 Are guards in place for any hazard points on moving equipmentsuch as belt guards on compressors or conveyors?Inspect all powered work tools as well (i.e. cords, insulation, shrouds, casing, guards, etc.).

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    39

    40 Are propane tanks stored correctly and are the tank exchangeand/or tank filling areas properly maintained?Appropriate signs are in place and area is free of trash

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    40

    41 Are all fire sprinkler control valves in their open position?Do a visual check to insure the valves are fully open.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    41

    42 Do all, powered industrial trucks (i.e. forklifts) meet the design and construction requirements established in American National Standards, Part II ANSI B56.1-1969?No modifications or additions to the lift have been made without manufacturer's writte

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    42

    43 The original capacity, operation and maintenance instruction plates, tags or decals on powered industrial trucks are in place and legible. All authorizedequipment and accessory modifications are also identified on those labels/tags/decals.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    43

    44 Forklifts that are used in hazardous locations (i.e. around flammable materials) are properlymarked / labeled / tagged for the specific hazardous location

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    44

    45 Battery exchange conveyors, overhead hoists or equivalent materials handling equipment are in use where provided and reinstalled batteries are properly positioned and secured while forklift is properly positioned with brakes applied prior to battery ex

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    45

    46 Carboy tilters or siphons rated for the specific corrosive material are used for handling electrolytes and are stored in an approproate area (i.e. corrrosvies cabinetor other protected, designated and segregated area).

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    46

    47 Battery vent caps are in place, in good working condition with vents open and clear.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    47

    48 Hot Work Permit process or other documented / dedicated processes are in place to preventsmoking, welding, grinding or other ignition sources from batterycharging functions and other flammable materials areas

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    48

    49 Tools and other spark producing metallic objects are kept away from the top of uncovered batteries

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    49

    IV EQUIPMENT(Add the number of marks in each category / block above)

    TOTALS

    V. SANITATION (for food storage facilities)

    50 Are rodent and other pest control devices in place and in properworking condition?Look for missing or damaged traps and check fly zappers as well.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    50

    51 Are aisles, wall perimeters, exterior areas near the building,trash cans and dumpsters free of loose trash and debris?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    51

    52 Are stored products in good condition and free of spillage / breakage?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    52

    53 Are stocks properly dated and documented for best rotation control?First In First Out.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    53

    54 Are products which are broken, damaged or otherwise removed from distribution properly labeled, segregated (if required), disposed of orrecouped?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    54

    55 Are the storage areas free of pests?Look for signs of pests such as dead insects, container damage caused by feeding, droppings, feathers, etc.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    55

    V. SANITATION (For Food Storage Facilities)(Add the number of marks in each category / block above)

    TOTALS

    VI. TRAINING & GENERAL SAFETY

    56 Are all employees properly trained and is training and certification up to date?Inspect records to verify training is documented and up to date

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    56

    57 Are emergency evacuation routes and guidelines posted?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    57

    58 Are the appropriate OSHA and Employee Rights posters posted in a conspicuous place?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    58

    59 Are your employees actively and meaningfully involved in workplace safety programs? (i.e. participate in accident investigations, self inspection, committees, etc.)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    59

    60 Are accidents, near misses and injuries being investigated and areunsafe conditions being corrected, reported/documented in a timely manner?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    60

    61 Are MSDS available to employees and are they up to dateand complete?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    61

    62 Are location security process and equipment in place and operating well?Inspect identification badges, uniforms, and intrusion alarms.Verify monitoring services and equipment tests.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    62

    63 Are proper and safe work practices factored in when determining the appropriatetime requirements to perform tasks?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    63

    64 Employees are properly trained and outfitted for weather / temperature extremes.(i.e. heat stress, cold weather, refrigerated storage areas, etc.)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    64

    65 Newly-hired employees receive documented general material handling and task specific ergonomics training.Verify through observations that employees practice safe lifting techniques on the job.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    65

    66 All employees are trained in the requirements of the hazard communication standard.Including a review of each MSDS and the specifics of existing and potential hazards of chemicals in the work place, precautions and safe work practices

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    66

    67 All employee training is documented

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    67

    68 A documented pre-work program for review of all outside contractor activities is in placeto insure the work they will perform and the materials they will use arecompatible with the activities and materials in use in the area of their work

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    68

    69 Refresher training and evaluation is conducted and documented whenever a powered industrial truck operator has been observed operating a vehicle in an unsafe manner or has been involved in an accident or a near-miss incident.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    69

    70 Refresher training and evaluation is conducted and documented whenever a powered industrial truck operator is assigned to drive a different piece of equipment, attachment, or the nature of the employee's duties change in any way that might impact safet

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    70

    71 Evaluations of each powered industrial truck operator's performance are conducted at least onceevery three years to verify they are working in accordance with established safe practices.Records are on file to document the evaluations.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    71

    VI TRAINING AND GENERAL SAFETY(Add the number of marks in each category / block above)

    TOTALS

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