The following check list is based on UKWA's Standards of Warehousing (August 2006). The check list is used by the UKWA representative carrying out the pre-joining inspection of new members and can be used in conjunction with the Standards by any member carrying out an internal audit. Following an internal audit UKWA members are encouraged to send a copy of the report to Walter House. If any difficulty is encountered in carrying out the audit, please contact Walter House.
1. Warehouse Buildings: |
Tick for Yes and / or leave comments |
1.1. Structure |
| Suitable for use as a warehouse |
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| Standard of maintenance |
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| Windows and roof lights intact |
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| Roof watertight and gulleys clear with appropriate structural safety signage, e.g. fragile roof |
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| General appearance |
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1.2. Floor |
| Suitable, sound and clean |
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| Free from debris and other obstructions |
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1.3. Electrical Installation |
| Light fittings as high as possible to avoid risk of damage |
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| Traction battery charging points clearly marked and in a safe, well- ventilated place |
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1.4. Fuel Storage |
| Reserves of bottled gas (LPG) for fork trucks to be kept out-side in a protected external area conforming to requirements of LP Gas Association Code of Practice 7 – Storage of Full and Empty LPG Gas Cylinders and Cartridges |
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| Diesel storage tanks adequately bunded |
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1.5. Heating |
| Approved by insurers |
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| Heating units, fuel pipes and tanks safe and protected |
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1.6. Doors |
| Sufficient loading doors for traffic involved |
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| Adequate and properly positioned personnel doors |
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| All external doors close-fitting |
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| Locking arrangements to insurers' requirements |
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1.7. Staff Facilities |
| Lavatory, washing and mess room accommodation provided |
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| First Aid Box – provided and stocked |
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2. Site and Perimeter: |
2.1. Loading area |
| Manoeuvring area adequate and properly surfaced |
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| Vehicle parking adequately surfaced |
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| Open storage adequately surfaced |
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| Signposting for staff & visitors |
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| Loading area free from obstruction |
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2.2. Perimeter |
| Perimeter secured |
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| Gates adequate |
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| 2.3. Outside lighting adequate |
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| 2.4. Segregation of Pedestrians and Vehicles |
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3. Office and Administration Facilities: |
3.1. Offices |
| Easily accessible for staff, drivers and visitors |
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| Clearly signposted |
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| Access safe and unobstructed |
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| Site rules available |
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| Thermometer |
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3.2. Staff and Equipment |
| Office adequately staffed and equipped to provide stock control and goods Inwards/Outwards documentation? |
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| 3.3 Suitable display screen equipment? |
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3.4. Facilities |
| Office clean, well-lit and adequately furnished |
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| Lavatory, washing and refreshment facilities provided to minimum statutory requirements |
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4. Statutory Notices (Following notices displayed): |
| 4.1. Health and Safety Information for Employees Regulations 1999 |
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| 4.2. Current Employer's Liability Insurance Certificate |
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| 4.3. Safety signs – First Aid; Fire points; Exits |
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| 4.4. COSHH information signs where applicable |
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| 4.5. Electric Shock sign |
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| 4.6. Safety Policy Statement displayed for visitors and employees |
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5. Handling Storage Equipment: |
| 5.1. Equipment suitable for task and regularly serviced and maintained by competent engineers |
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| 5.2. Up-to-date Statutory Inspection Certificates available on site |
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| 5.3. Detailed maintenance records kept for all equipment on site |
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| 5.4. Small items of equipment stored under cover when not in use |
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| 5.5. Safe working loads clearly marked |
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| 5.6. Pallets, post pallets, racking and mezzanine floor equipment suitable for goods stored; kept in a clean, sound condition and inspected regularly |
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| 5.7. All staff properly trained and possessing Certificate of Competence |
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6. Specialised Storage: |
| All specialised storage complies with relevant Regulations (eg: COMAH) |
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7. Fire Protection Measures and Equipment: |
| 7.1. Responsible person available |
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| 7.2. Fire risk assessment undertaken |
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| 7.3. Fire escapes, fire doors and hydrant points clearly marked and kept free of obstruction |
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| 7.4. Fire doors easy to open from inside |
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| 7.5. Manual override at ground level for electrically powered roller-shutter doors |
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| 7.6. Evidence that fire fighting equipment meets requirement of local Fire Authority and building insurers |
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| 7.7. Equipment regularly tested and professionally maintained and records kept |
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| 7.8. Training and Fire Drill records available for inspection |
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| 7.9. "No Smoking" signs displayed |
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| 7.10. Equipment protected against accidental damage by impact and frost |
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| 7.11. Nothing stored against the fabric of the building, inside or out. Access free? Flammable material away from walls. |
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8. Health and Safety: |
| 8.1. Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 complied with |
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| 8.2. Accident Book at warehouse office |
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| 8.3. Visitors Book available |
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| 8.4. Risk assessments available (eg work at height, traffic, etc) |
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| 8.5. Manual Handling assessment available |
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| 8.6. Display Screen Equipment assessment carried out |
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| 8.7. COSHH assessment carried out |
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| 8.8. First aid assessment carried out |
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9. Insurance - see part 4 |
10. Pest Control: |
| Adequate measures for controlling pests (especially if food stored) |
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11. Environmental: |
| Waste disposal arrangements in place |
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12. Other Accreditations: |
| Other accreditations gained – please give details |
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| Recommendation: |
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| Additional Comments: |
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