Warehouse Health and Safety Checklist
Warehouse Health and Safety Inspection Checklist is a structured checklist used to assess safety conditions in warehouse operations and identify hazards before they lead to injuries, damaged goods, downtime, or compliance issues. It helps inspect the core risk areas of a warehouse environment, including housekeeping, access routes, emergency exits, fire protection, racking safety, loading docks, forklifts, manual handling, PPE, storage practices, and hazardous materials.
In TARGPatrol, this checklist can be completed during routine warehouse walkthroughs, supervisor inspections, safety audits, or follow-up checks after incidents. Inspectors can mark pass/fail items, add comments, attach photos, and document corrective actions directly from a mobile device. This makes inspections more consistent, improves visibility into recurring warehouse risks, and creates a clear record of issues that need follow-up.
A digital warehouse health and safety inspection checklist is especially useful for distribution centers, storage facilities, logistics hubs, and back-of-house warehouse areas in retail or manufacturing. By standardizing inspections in one system, companies can improve safety discipline, strengthen accountability, and maintain better control over daily warehouse operations.
Warehouse area is clean and orderly
Floors are clean and free of debris
Spills are cleaned promptly
Walkways and aisles are unobstructed
Lighting is sufficient throughout the area
Ventilation is adequate in the inspected area
Waste is collected and removed regularly
Trip or slip hazards identified
Photo of general area condition
Emergency exits are clearly marked
Emergency exits are accessible and not blocked
Evacuation routes are visible and unobstructed
Pedestrian walkways are marked clearly
Crossing points are visible and safe
Emergency lighting is functional where required
Exit / route safety issue identified
Photo of exit / access route issue
Fire extinguishers are present in required locations
Fire extinguishers are accessible and visible
Fire extinguishers are within inspection date
Alarm points / detectors are unobstructed
Sprinkler clearance is maintained
Flammable materials are stored correctly
First aid kit is available and accessible
Emergency contacts are posted
Employees know emergency procedures
Fire / emergency readiness issue identified
Photo of fire safety equipment / issue
Racking appears stable and undamaged
Rack uprights and beams show no visible damage
Rack load limits are posted where required
Loads are stored within safe limits
Pallets are stacked safely and evenly
No overhanging or unstable loads observed
Falling object risk is controlled
Damaged pallets are removed from use
Storage / racking issue identified
Number of damaged pallets / racks found
Photo of rack / storage condition
Dock edges are clearly marked
Dock plates / levelers are in safe condition
Dock doors are functioning properly
Trailers / vehicles are secured during loading or unloading
Loading area is free of unnecessary obstruction
Pedestrian access near docks is controlled
Dock lighting is adequate
Dock safety issue identified
Photo of loading dock / dispatch issue
Forklift operators are authorized / trained
Pre-use checks are completed
Forklifts are in safe operating condition
Seat belts are used where required
Horn, lights, and warning devices function properly
Loads are transported safely and within capacity
Forklift speed is controlled in the area
Pedestrian and vehicle traffic are separated where possible
Parking and charging areas are safe and organized
Unsafe forklift operation observed
Number of forklift / vehicle issues found
Photo of vehicle / traffic issue
Manual handling risks are controlled
Heavy loads are handled safely
Mechanical lifting aids are available where needed
Employees use proper lifting techniques
Manual handling safety issue identified
Photo of lifting / handling issue
Warehouse equipment appears in safe condition
Conveyors or moving equipment are guarded where required
Emergency stop controls are accessible where required
Defective equipment is tagged and removed from use
Electrical panels are accessible and labeled
Electrical panels are closed and unobstructed
No damaged cables, plugs, or sockets observed
Extension cords are used correctly
Equipment or electrical issue identified
Number of defective tools / devices found
Photo of equipment / electrical issue
Required PPE is defined for the warehouse area
Employees wear required PPE correctly
Safety footwear is worn where required
High-visibility clothing is worn where required
Gloves are used where required
Eye protection is used where required
PPE is available and in good condition
Chemical containers are labeled correctly
Safety Data Sheets are available where required
Cleaning chemicals and hazardous substances are stored safely
Spill kit is available and accessible
PPE or hazardous material issue identified
Number of employees without proper PPE
Photo of PPE / chemical issue
Employees follow warehouse safety rules
No unsafe behavior observed during inspection
Employees know how to report hazards or near misses
Supervisors enforce health and safety rules consistently
Previous inspection issues were corrected
Repeat issue identified during this inspection
Critical hazard requiring immediate action found
Description of the most serious issue
Responsible person for corrective actions
Deadline for corrective actions
Additional comments
Photo of critical / repeat issue
Overall warehouse safety condition
Area is safe for continued operation
Follow-up inspection required
Follow-up inspection date























