Checklist
Warehouse Safety Audit Checklist
Key takeaway
Use this checklist to benchmark your warehouse against the seven core safety areas and prioritise improvements.
Who it's for
Anyone responsible for warehouse health, safety and compliance.
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Our free Warehouse Safety Audit Checklist gives you a structured way to review every safety-critical area of your site. Download the PDF and work through each section to identify gaps and prioritise action.
What's Inside The Checklist
Traffic Management
- Documented traffic management plan in place
- Pedestrian and vehicle routes segregated
- Crossing points controlled and signed
Line Marking
- Markings clear, consistent and compliant
- Walkways and routes well defined
- Markings refreshed after layout changes
Signage
- Mandatory and warning signs in place
- Hazard and blind-corner warnings visible
- Speed limits clearly displayed
Barriers
- Impact protection at key risk points
- Racking and structure protected
- Pedestrian refuges in place
Flooring
- Floor free from cracks, trips and damage
- Joints and surfaces maintained
- Anti-slip provision where needed
Housekeeping
- Routes free from obstruction
- Storage within marked areas
- Spillage and waste controlled
Emergency Routes
- Escape routes clear and marked
- Fire exits unobstructed
- Assembly points signed
Put the checklist into practice