Warehouse Safety Walkthrough Checklist

Use this Warehouse Safety Walkthrough Checklist as a template for daily and weekly safety walks to inspect aisles, racking, forklifts, loading docks, and PPE.

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Warehouse Safety Walkthrough Checklist



Floors, Aisles, And Walkways

1. Floor surfaces are free of spills, leaks, and standing water


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2. Floors are even, with no cracks, potholes, or raised edges


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3. Aisles are clear of stock, empty pallets, and waste


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4. Cables and hoses do not cross walkways


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5. Pedestrian walkways are unobstructed along their full length


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6. Aisles and intersections are lit well enough to read rack labels and spot floor hazards


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Racking And Storage Systems

1. Load limits are displayed on each racking run


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2. Uprights, beams, and braces are free of dents, bends, and corrosion


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3. Post protectors and beam safety pins are in place


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4. Pallets are in good condition, with no broken boards or protruding nails


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5. Loads sit square on the pallet with no overhang past the beam edge


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6. Stack heights stay within the marked limit for each bay


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7. Damaged racking is isolated, tagged, and reported


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Material Handling Equipment

1. Forklifts and reach trucks show no visible damage, leaks, or worn tires


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2. Overhead guards and load backrests are fitted and undamaged


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3. Operators wear seat belts while equipment is moving


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4. Unattended equipment is parked with forks lowered and brake applied


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5. Pallet jacks and lifting aids move freely and are stored clear of walkways


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6. Conveyor guards and emergency stops are in place and accessible


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Loading Docks And Vehicle Movement

1. Open dock doors and edges are protected by barriers, gates, or chains


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2. Wheel chocks or trailer restraints are in use at every occupied bay


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3. Dock levelers and dock plates are secure and in working condition


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4. Vehicles and pedestrians are separated by barriers or marked routes


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5. Drivers reverse with a spotter or in line with site traffic rules


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6. Speed limits are observed in the yard and inside the building


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Fire Safety And Emergency Preparedness

1. The full width of each exit route is clear, including the ground outside the door


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2. Fire exit doors open easily from the inside


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3. Extinguisher pressure gauges read in the green zone and safety pins are intact


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4. Sprinkler heads have the required clearance below them


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5. Alarms, detectors, and emergency lighting show no fault indicators


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6. Evacuation routes and assembly points are signed and visible


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Electrical Safety

1. Sockets, plugs, and switches are undamaged and free of scorch marks


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2. Power leads are free of fraying, cuts, and exposed conductors


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3. Extension leads are not daisy-chained or overloaded


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4. Electrical panels are closed, labeled, and clear of stored items


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5. Isolation points are accessible and lockout devices are available


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Hazardous Substances And Spill Control

1. All containers are labeled with their contents and hazard warnings


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2. Chemicals are stored in compatible containers with lids secured


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3. Incompatible substances are segregated in storage


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4. Spill kit contents match the chemicals stored nearby and the tamper seal is unbroken


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5. Areas where chemicals are handled are ventilated and free of fumes


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Personal Protective Equipment

1. Staff on the floor wear the PPE required for their task


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2. High-visibility clothing is worn in all vehicle operating areas


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3. PPE in use is clean, intact, and correctly fitted


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4. Spare PPE is available and stored in a designated place


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Signage, Markings, And Communication

1. Mandatory PPE zones are signed at every entry point


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2. Floor markings for pedestrian and vehicle routes are intact and visible


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3. Warning signs on high-risk equipment and areas are legible


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4. Blind corners have mirrors or visibility aids in working condition


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Working Practices And Supervision

1. Staff use lifting aids for loads that are heavy or awkward


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2. Staff lift with the load close to the body and without twisting


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3. Nobody climbs racking or rides on forklifts or pallet jacks


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4. Work at height is done from approved platforms or steps, not pallets or shelving


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5. No horseplay, bypassed guards, or unsafe shortcuts are observed


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6. A supervisor is present in high-risk areas during active operations


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Checklist by GoAudits.com – Please note that this checklist is intended as an example. We do not guarantee compliance with the laws applicable to your territory or industry. You should seek professional advice to determine how this checklist should be adapted to your workplace or jurisdiction.

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