Strategic Warehouse Management Assignment 3

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?