WAREHOUSE SAFETY AUDIT CHECKLIST 02 A Warehouse Safety Audit Checklist is a structured tool used to systematically inspect a warehouse environment for safety compliance, risks, hazards, and best-practice controls. It guides auditors through key areas of safety, from housekeeping and equipment maintenance to emergency response protocols, ensuring that nothing critical is overlooked. It typically includes specific yes/no questions or prompts that help assess conditions, equipment, behavior, documentation, and compliance with legal and internal safety standards. Performing warehouse safety audits is crucial for several reasons: 01 01 WAREHOUSE SAFETY AUDIT CHECKLIST Risk Identification & Hazard Control: Helps spot potential hazards before they result in accidents or injuries. Operational Efficiency: Reveals inefficiencies and unsafe practices that can slow operations, damage goods, or interrupt workflow. Regulatory Compliance: Ensures compliance with local and international safety regulations and industry standards, reducing legal liability and fines. Culture of Safety: Reinforces the importance of safety awareness among employees and promotes accountability. Cost Reduction: Prevents costly injuries, equipment damage, insurance claims, and lost workdays. A warehouse safety audit checklist is useful for: Warehouse managers and supervisors Safety officers and EHS professionals Internal auditors External inspectors Operations teams implementing safety programs Maintenance and logistics staff 01 Note: The templates/guides in our Content Library were created by the SDS Manager Team to help you manage site operations effectively. They are provided as reference tools and should be tailored to match your specific project needs, company policies, and industry standards. SDS Manager does not guarantee that these templates meet legal, regulatory, or contractual requirements. Users are responsible for reviewing and adapting each template to ensure compliance with their operational and legal obligations. WAREHOUSE SAFETY AUDIT CHECKLIST 02 A. GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING & FACILITY CONDITIONS SL. 1. Aisles, walkways, and exits are clear and unobstructed Floors are clean and free of oil, water, or debris Adequate lighting throughout the warehouse Trash and waste are removed regularly Signage for hazards, exit routes, and safety instructions is visible and readable Floors are even, non-slippery, and in good repair (no cracks, holes, or loose tiles) Spills are cleaned immediately and spill response materials are readily available Stairways and platforms have secure handrails and non-slip surfaces Overhead areas are free from falling-object hazards Doors open freely and are not blocked or locked during operating hours Windows, skylights, and vents are intact and clean Weather protection measures are in place at loading docks Adequate ventilation is provided to control dust, fumes, and odors 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Item Checkbox Notes Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Company Name: Department: Audited by: Audit date: