Warehouse Safety Checklist

12456 / Francisco Incorporation / 06 Jul 2018 / Carlo Jo Rivera Complete

Score 84.13% Failed items 3 Actions 0

Client / Site Francisco Incorporation

Building # 12456

Location 34 Cuasay, Taguig, 1630 Metro

Manila, Philippines

Conducted on (Date and Time) 6 Jul 2018 10:51 AEST

Inspected by Carlo Jo Rivera

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Failed Items 3 failed

General Inspection / General Warehouse Areas

Are aisles clear and open for material transfers?

No
• No product shall be stored in aisles where it blocks equipment maneuvering.

Products were not organized and it blocks this aisle.

Photo 1

Equipment Check / Equipment Checks

Forklifts are used in hazardous locations (i.e. around flammable materials)

No
are properly marked / labeled / tagged for the specific hazardous location?

No labels or tags
Sanitation (For food storage facilities) / Sanitation Inspection

Are products which are broken, damaged or otherwise removed from

distribution properly labeled, segregated (if required), disposed of or No
recouped?

These are damaged goods and should be disposed.

Photo 5

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General Inspection 1 failed, 66.67%

General Information
Nature of business Goods

Materials and Products Stored

1. Canned goods
2. Proper hygiene products
3. Chemical substances (cleaning and pesticides)
4. Raw materials
5. Shoes, clothes and other apparel

Procurement Manager John Reyes

General Warehouse Areas 1 failed, 66.67%

Are aisles clear and open for material transfers?

No
• No product shall be stored in aisles where it blocks equipment maneuvering.

Products were not organized and it blocks this aisle.

Photo 1

REFERENCE: Clean aisles. No materials are stored in walkways.

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with inspections]

Are floor and rack storage limits properly posted?

• One sign near the entrance of the warehouse should indicate the floor
Yes
rating.
• All racks should be labeled with load ratings.

Are rack uprights and beams in good condition?

• Bent racks and beams must be repaired or replaced. No
• All racks should be bolted to the floor.

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This rack is for repair.

Photo 2

Are designated open areas clear of blockage?

• Such areas include 18 inch perimeters along interior walls as well as Yes
electrical panels and eye wash units.

Are fire extinguishers and overhead fire sprinklers up to date for inspections
and in good condition? No
• Verify employees have received appropriate training and education.

Damaged overhead sprinkles

Photo 3

Are all emergency exits clear of blockage and are the exit signs in good
condition?
Yes
• Inspect both inside and outside for blockage of the exits.
• All exit signs should be lit & all emergency lights tested.

Are all pallets in good condition?

• Empty pallets must be stored properly.
• No broken or protruding wood or nails.
Yes
• No pallets on edge.
• Avoid storing empty pallets in quantities or densities in excess of O.H. fire
sprinkler combustible load ratings.

Are overhead lighting, skylights, and roofs in good condition?

No
• Check for leaks, broken panels/light bulbs, and missing bulb shields.

Need to change flickering light at row 11

Are loose/unboxed materials stacked properly?
• Properly stored by blocking, interlocking or limiting the height of the pile.
Yes
• Insure product stack heights are inforced to prevent container crushing and
falling materials.

Are all bags, containers, bundles, etc. stored in tiers that are stacked,
blocked, interlocked and limited in height? Yes
• Stable and secure to prevent sliding or collapse.

Are Derail and/or bumper blocks provided on spur railroad tracks where a
rolling car could contact other cars being worked on or roll out into entrances Yes
to buildings, work or traffic areas?

Are all employees use proper personal protective equipment when handling
No
chemicals?

Remind employees to wear appropriate PPE especially when handling materials

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Are guardrails and/or covers provided to protect personnel from the hazards
of open sides of stairs, platforms, floor openings, floor holes, mezzanines, Yes
equipment pits, and other possible fall hazards?

Are elevators and hoists for lifting items properly used?

• Have adequate/safe clearances, no obstructions, appropriate signals and
directional warning signs. Yes
• Documented annual inspections by licensed inspector are posted on the
equipment and on file.

All hazardous materials' containers are properly labeled?

• Indicated chemical’s identity, the manufacturer’s name and address, and No
appropriate hazard warnings.

There are chemical substances without labels

Photo 4

Are all chemicals stored according to the manufacturer’s recommendations

Yes
and local or national fire codes. (i.e. flammable cabinets, cans, etc.)?

Are all employees use the proper lifting technique for the materials being
Yes
handled?

Products and containers that are most frequently moved by hand are stored
at rack heights that minimize bending / stooping or excess reach to pick up or Yes
place?

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Dock Areas (Exterior and Interior) 84.62%

Dock Areas (Exterior) 83.33%

Are approach roads and staging areas (yard) clear for maneuvering, well
Yes
drained, free of potholes and are all signs in place and legible?

Is the approach to the dock well drained and free from potholes or other
obstructions? Yes
• Pay particular attention to snow, ice, storm water and debris build up.

Are dock positions clearly marked with painted lines that the drivers can see
Yes
to help them spot their trailer accurately?

Dock areas were free from obstructions.

Are all exterior lights working properly?
• This item will need to be inspected during the evening when lights are No
functioning.

Flickering light bulb

Are wheel chocks and/or trailer restraint systems working properly?
• If trailer restraint systems are in use remember to inspect for proper locking
Yes
and indicator light function both inside and outside.
• Ensure tractors are disconnected from trailer.

Are "attractive nuisances" controlled or removed from around the facility?

• An attractive nuisance is any feature that might attract children, vandals,
Yes
vagrants or other undesirable activities (i.e. concrete culverts, stacks of
pallets, etc.).

Dock Areas (Interior) 85.71%

Are visitors and drivers remaining in designated safe areas and walkways? Yes

There are clear designated areas for visitors.

Are all interior overhead lights and trailer lights in the dock area operating
properly?
Yes
• Test all lights that might be off at time of inspection to be sure they work
properly

Do dock doors work properly and close completely?

• Ensure that all doors in use open and close smoothly. Yes
• Inspect automatic stops and auto-reversing functions on powered doors

Are dock doors closed when not in use?

No
• Closed doors should seal well with the floor and dock leveling plate.

Keep door close specially when not in use.

Is there sufficient room to maneuver materials?
• Dock area floors should be clean and free of trash, debris, or stored items Yes
that block the safe passage of loaded equipment

Are there sufficient waste cans for the area and are those cans properly
labeled and emptied on a regular basis?
Yes
• In general, floors, ceilings, and exhaust fans are clean and free of cobwebs
and dust buildup.

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Is there adequate natural or mechanical ventilation to control any potential
atmospheric hazards?
• Where propane-powered equipment is in use, the ventilation must be tested Yes
to rule out excess carbon dioxide/monoxide. An Industrial Hygienist may
need to do testing.

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Equipment Check 1 failed, 91.67%

Equipment Checks 1 failed, 91.67%

Are all ladders and hand tools are in good condition?

Yes
• Remove any unsafe equipment from service while awaiting repair.

Are forklifts being operated safely and inspected at the start of every shift?
• Observe powered industrial truck operations and review training
Yes
certifications to confirm operators have been adequately trained and
evaluated.

All operators have proper training and certifications.

Do forklifts have functioning warning devices such as back-up alarms,
strobes, or horns?
Yes
• Test equipment as needed, report repairs,and tag out equipment that is
unsafe until repairs are made.

Are battery charging/changing areas designated for that purpose and contain
N/A
appropriate emergency flushing facilities (i.e. eyewash and shower)?

Are guards in place for any hazard points on moving equipment such as belt
guards on compressors or conveyors?
Yes
• Inspect all powered work tools as well (i.e. cords, insulation, shrouds,
casing, guards, etc.).

Are propane tanks stored correctly and are the tank exchange and/or tank
filling areas properly maintained? N/A
• Appropriate signs are in place and area is free of trash.

Are all fire sprinkler control valves in their open position?

Yes
• Do a visual check to insure the valves are fully open.

Are all powered industrial trucks (i.e. forklifts) meet the design and
Yes
construction requirements established in regulatory standards?

Are the original capacity, operation and maintenance instruction plates, tags
or decals on powered industrial trucks in place and legible?
Yes
• All authorized equipment and accessory modifications are also identified on
those labels/tags/decals.

Forklifts are used in hazardous locations (i.e. around flammable materials)

No
are properly marked / labeled / tagged for the specific hazardous location?

No labels or tags
Are battery exchange conveyors, overhead hoists or equivalent materials
handling equipment in use provided and reinstalled?
• Batteries are properly positioned and secured. Yes
• The forklift is properly positioned with brakes applied prior to battery
exchange.

Are carboy tilters or siphons rated for the specific corrosive material used for
handling electrolytes?
N/A
• Stored in an approproate area (i.e. corrrosvies cabinet or other protected,
designated and segregated area).

Are battery vent caps in place, in good working condition with vents open and
Yes
clear?

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Hot Work Permit process or other documented/dedicated processes are in
place?
Yes
• To prevent smoking, welding, grinding or other ignition sources from battery
charging functions and other flammable materials areas.

Are tools and other spark producing metallic objects kept away from the top
Yes
of uncovered batteries?

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Sanitation (For food storage facilities) 1 failed, 83.33%

Sanitation Inspection 1 failed, 83.33%

Are rodent and other pest control devices in place and in proper working
condition? Yes
• Look for missing or damaged traps and check fly zappers as well.

Are aisles, wall perimeters, exterior areas near the building, trash cans and
Yes
dumpsters free of loose trash and debris?

Are stored products in good condition and free of spillage / breakage? Yes

Are stocks properly dated and documented for best rotation control?
Yes
• First In First Out.

All stocks were properly dated.

Are products which are broken, damaged or otherwise removed from
distribution properly labeled, segregated (if required), disposed of or No
recouped?

These are damaged goods and should be disposed.

Photo 5

Are the storage areas free of pests?

• Look for signs of pests such as dead insects, container damage caused by Yes
feeding, droppings, feathers, etc.

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Training & General Safety 100%

Training and General Safety 100%

Are all employees properly trained and is training and certification up to

Yes
date? Inspect records to verify training is documented and up to date.

Are emergency evacuation routes and guidelines posted? Yes

Are the appropriate posters posted in a conspicuous place? Yes

Are your employees actively and meaningfully involved in workplace safety

programs? (i.e. participate in accident investigations, self inspection, N/A
committees, etc.)

Are accidents, near misses and injuries being investigated and are unsafe
Yes
conditions being corrected, reported/documented in a timely manner?

Are MSDS available to employees and are they up to date and complete? Yes

Are location security process and equipment in place and operating well?
Inspect identification badges, uniforms, and intrusion alarms. Verify Yes
monitoring services and equipment tests.

Are proper and safe work practices factored in when determining the
Yes
appropriate time requirements to perform tasks?

Are all employees properly trained and outfitted for weather / temperature
N/A
extremes. (i.e. heat stress, cold weather, refrigerated storage areas, etc.)

Are newly-hired employees receive documented general material handling

and task-specific ergonomics training?
Yes
• Verify through observations that employees practice safe lifting techniques
on the job.

All employees are trained in the requirements of the hazard communication

standard. Including a review of each MSDS and the specifics of existing and
Yes
potential hazards of chemicals in the work place, precautions and safe work
practices.

Is employee training documented? Yes

All employees training were documented.

Is a documented pre-work program for review of all outside contractor
activities in place to ensure the work they will perform and the materials they
Yes
will use are compatible with the activities and materials in use in the area of
their work?

Is refresher training and evaluation conducted and documented whenever a

powered industrial truck operator has been observed operating a vehicle in
Yes
an unsafe manner or has been involved in an accident or a near-miss
incident?

Is refresher training and evaluation conducted and documented whenever a

powered industrial truck operator is assigned to drive a different piece of
Yes
equipment, attachment, or the nature of the employee's duties change in any
way that might impact safety?

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Are evaluations of each powered industrial truck operator's performance
conducted at least once every three years to verify they are working in
Yes
accordance with established safety practices?
• Records are on file to document the evaluations.

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Completion

Recommendation
Write recommendations here
1. Keep all aisles clean and organized.
2. Replace or repair all damaged items.
3. Check flickering lights and replace if necessary.
4. All employees must wear appropriate PPE.
5. Dispose non-labeled chemical substances.
6. Always keep dock door closed.
7. Put tags on forklifts that are used in hazardous locations.

Completion
Full Name and Signature of Inspector

Carlo Jo Rivera
6 Jul 2018 12:15 AEST

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