Chapter 7 provides a detailed discussion of warehouse health and safety risks. These include risks associated with layout, floors, heating, noise, housekeeping and fire. Review these risks, and in a t

HEALTH AND SAFTEY CHECKLIST

Layout

• Has an up to date risk assessment been done on all hazards?

• Are people/vehicles segregated?

• Are one-way systems used?

• Are aisle and gangway widths adequate to stop collision damage?

• All emergency exits marked, open and accessible?

• Are surfaces flat and unobstructed?

• Are markings clear and visible?

• Is beam load guidance followed?

• Are rack end uprights protected?

Floors

• Is load bearing adequate?

• Are floors slip-proof?

• Are floors flat, level and free from holes/sharps?

• Do mezzanine floors have clearly marked safe load-bearing capacities?

• Are all opening and edges guarded on mezzanine floors?

• Are self-closing gates fitted to mezzanine floors?

Heating

• Is a reasonable working temperature maintained for people working in the warehouse, in recommended ranges from 18 to 28 degree Celsius (Where a high physical effort is needed, a low of 13 degrees Celsius can be acceptable.

• Where reasonable working temperatures cannot be maintained, such as in warehouses storing frozen food products, is an area available to allow employees to warm up?