SPM Shipping: 8 Pitfalls Safety Audit Checklist
by jerome stevenson, from the Community
This shipping safety audit checklist helps teams identify and prevent the eight most common pitfalls in shipping and receiving operations. It guides inspectors through PPE compliance, housekeeping standards, electrical cord and ground pin checks, and material handling controls. It also covers forklift operator certification, seat belt use, and safe speeds, plus dock safety including dock plates and wheel chocks. Use it to standardize inspections, document findings, add media evidence, and drive corrective actions that reduce incidents and improve compliance.
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