UK Warehouse and Distribution Center Risk Assessment
by Carolyn Moore, from the Community
This UK-focused checklist helps safety leads assess risks in warehouses and distribution centers. It covers general safety, PPE, housekeeping, slips and trips, falls from height, forklift and material handling, traffic routes, machine and electrical safety, and environmental factors such as lighting, noise, temperature and ventilation. Guidance includes COSHH controls, fire safety, emergency response, and UK requirements like RIDDOR and required postings. It also addresses first aid staffing per HSE, AEDs, yard and parking areas, accessibility and reasonable adjustments, lone working and stress, and visitor security. Use it to document hazards, controls, and corrective actions.
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