Template

Cargo Handling Procedure Safety Checklist

10+

This cargo handling procedure safety checklist supports safe, compliant air freight operations for Ryanair shipments. It covers dispatcher briefing and planning, crew awareness, belt loader setup with raised handrails, continuous GSE supervision, stopping conveyors before moving freight, assisted handling, proper load securing, condition checks before loading and after offloading, and documentation of damages or AWB/NOTOC discrepancies. Use it to standardize loading and offloading steps, reduce incidents, and verify operational compliance across flights.

With SafetyCulture you can

Digitize any process, procedure or policy

Eliminate mistakes made by paper-based processes

Create and share professional reports instantly

Confirm accountability and compliance with a digital log

With SafetyCulture you can

Digitize any process, procedure or policy

Eliminate mistakes made by paper-based processes

Create and share professional reports instantly

Confirm accountability and compliance with a digital log

About author

Community

This community page makes available free workplace checklists and templates created by other users within the SafetyCulture community. SafetyCulture has re-published this content and where possible, has credited the original author. SafetyCulture has not verified the accuracy, reliability or suitability of any community content. You agree that your use of any of this content is in accordance with SafetyCulture’s Terms and Conditions .

Template

Condition Survey for Vessel Cargo Operations

This condition survey checklist supports maritime cargo operations from pre-loading to completion. It covers inspection attendance, job scope, and detailed pre-loading checks such as vessel arrival, holds opened, gear rigging, and customs clearance. The template records hold-by-hold loading details, notes, and photos, including deck cargo when applicable. It guides cargo condition inspection, loading supervision, lashing completion, and conclusion notes. Reference documents like ship’s particulars, stowage plans, and cargo control plans are included to ensure safe, compliant handling and thorough reporting.

by Abhinav Ramesh, from the Community

10+

Get

Template

Ryanair Ground Handling Agent Self Audit

This Ryanair aircraft ground handling agent self-audit helps airports and handling agents verify compliance with Ryanair ground operations procedures. Use it for weekly audits (10 per month, max 4 per week) or 10% of flights at low-volume stations, with findings recorded and corrective actions tracked. Sections cover front-of-house and gate controls such as bag drop timing, signage and queue management, document and baggage checks, lithium battery handling, and message timeliness. Ramp operations items include marshalling, FOD checks, GPU connection and chocking, GSE marshalling, safety distances, steps and belt positioning, offload order, pushback procedures, and by-pass pin display. Keep completed audits on file for one year and make them available to Ryanair on request.

by Michael Ashcroft, from the Community

10+

Get

Template

Cargo Operations Self Inspection Checklist

This Cargo Operations Self Inspection checklist helps standardize key air freight processes across warehouse, acceptance, ULD management, and dispatch. It covers scale checks and calibration records, cargo weighing and volume verification, acceptance documentation (AWB, GAN, EDF), damage and irregularity checks, customs entry validation, and use of build-up and dispatch sheets. It includes ULD storage and serviceability, inventory reporting, and proper storage of materials. Pharma and GDP controls address trained staff on each shift, cold chain receiving and storage timelines, temperature-controlled handling, timestamping, and cleaning logs. General safety items include fire extinguisher currency and bait station checks.

by Charles Okonde, from the Community

10+

Get

Template

Cargo Inspection Checklist

A cargo inspection checklist is used to verify that the cargo inside an intermodal container aligns with what was declared in shipping documents. Start by indicating the vessel name, loading port and container number. Use this cargo inspection checklist to validate shipping documents with container contents, check the container before and after packing the cargo and inspect the cargo hold prior to loading. Provide additional observations and complete the cargo inspection with a digital signature.

by SafetyCulture

200+

Get

Template

Handling Operations Surveillance Checklist

This handling operations surveillance checklist helps HSE and logistics teams monitor cargo handling from loading to storage and road transfer. Record cargo and packaging status, verify markings and center of gravity, check lifting and lashing against drawings and method statements, document monitoring devices, time sheets, escort cars, and storage conditions, and attach photos to support compliance and safety.

by manuel lledos, from the Community

10+

Get

Template

Safety Audit Checklist for Ground Handling Staff

This airport ground handling safety audit checklist helps supervisors assess baggage and ramp teams for safe, compliant operations. It covers PPE and attire, visible airport ID, adequate staffing, safe approach to aircraft, and correct use of ground support equipment including speed limits, safety rails, brakes, chocks, and maintaining safe distances. Steps include cone placement, banksman procedures, belt loader handrails, inspecting holds, bungees, nets, and clips, and removing FOD. Loading is verified against LIR instructions, with proper bag handling, counting, and label checks, and reconciliation to LID/LOADSHEET. It includes LIR signing protocol, post-load hold checks, handling MLG wheels with wheely wooden disk, assisting with handbags and passenger marshalling, following dispatcher instructions during bag searches, and removing cones only after GSE is clear.

by Federico Gritti, from the Community

10+

Get

Cargo Handling Procedure Safety Checklist

About author

You might also like

Condition Survey for Vessel Cargo Operations

Ryanair Ground Handling Agent Self Audit

Cargo Operations Self Inspection Checklist

Cargo Inspection Checklist

Handling Operations Surveillance Checklist

Safety Audit Checklist for Ground Handling Staff

You might also like

Condition Survey for Vessel Cargo Operations

Ryanair Ground Handling Agent Self Audit

Cargo Operations Self Inspection Checklist

Cargo Inspection Checklist

Handling Operations Surveillance Checklist

Safety Audit Checklist for Ground Handling Staff