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Warehouse and Distribution Health and Safety Audit

by Garry Long, from the Community

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Conduct a thorough audit of warehouse and distribution operations with this comprehensive checklist. It covers external and internal conditions, risk assessment, PPE, fire and electrical safety, traffic control, racking, manual handling, equipment, hazardous substances, first aid, and incident reporting. Use it to involve staff, document findings, assign corrective actions, and track closeouts, improving compliance and safety culture across shifts.

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Distribution Center Health & Safety Review Checklist

This distribution center health and safety review checklist is designed for warehouse environments to help teams audit critical areas and stay compliant. It covers COVID-19 protocols, building interior housekeeping, loading docks and doors, racking inspections, safety board postings, first aid readiness, electrical and communication rooms, stairways and landings, MHE and lift trucks, building exterior conditions, fire safety and emergency preparedness, PPE and infection control, hazardous substances handling, and workforce knowledge and culture. Use it to drive corrective actions and management acknowledgement.

by Connor Heinrichs, from the Community

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General Health and Safety Audit Checklist

This general health and safety audit checklist supports warehouse and logistics operations. It reviews management systems, risk assessments, traffic management and segregation, forklift operations and LOLER, housekeeping, working at height, PPE, ergonomics and manual handling, hazardous substances and CoSHH, electrical safety, machinery guarding and inspections, hybrid and electric vehicle controls, contractor management, fire safety and emergency preparedness, premises compliance, first aid, and safety arrangements for loading and unloading. Use it to record compliance, note findings, and track corrective actions across sites.

by George Cooper, from the Community

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Warehouse Weekly Health and Safety Audit Checklist

Use this weekly audit checklist to keep warehouse operations safe and compliant. Assess fire safety equipment, racking integrity, material handling equipment, PPE use, housekeeping, and training records. Verify certifications, emergency planning, building security, waste management, and yard conditions. Capture findings, assign actions, and track sign off.

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Warehouse Safety Assessment Checklist

This warehouse safety assessment checklist helps evaluate key areas of warehouse operations to reduce risk and improve compliance. It covers previous assessment actions, general workplace conditions, fire and emergency provisions, PPE usage, manual and mechanical handling practices, and equipment and machinery safety including guards, interlocks, and lockout procedures. The checklist also reviews hazardous substance storage and labeling, housekeeping and lighting, industrial truck operations such as pre-shift checks and charging stations, pedestrian and vehicle pathways, and warehouse storage racks including load ratings and damage checks. Use it to identify hazards, assign corrective actions, and document safe behaviors.

by Felipe Rodriguez, from the Community

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Warehouse and Distribution Health and Safety Audit

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