Is Your Warehouse Truly Safe? When Was Your Last Safety Inspection?

Keep your warehouse safe with regular inspections. Spot hazards early, protect your team, and prevent costly incidents before they happen.

1. IS YOUR WAREHOUSE TRULY
SAFE? WHEN WAS YOUR LAST
SAFETY INSPECTION?
Why Warehouse Safety
Inspections Matter03 05 02 04
Warehouse Safety Data
Common Warehouse Hazards
What a Safety Inspection Should Include
Warehouses are high-risk environments:
forklifts, heavy loads, mezzanine floors, racking
systems
Safety isn’t accidental—it requires deliberate
design and regular review
Inspections identify hazards before incidents
occur
Legal obligations under WHS Act 2011 for
PCBUs and Officers
Prevents injuries, downtime, legal
consequences, and reputational damage
Warehousing shows above-average injury rates (4.8
per 100 workers)
Transport, postal, and warehousing: highest
fatalities in NSW (2003–2015)
Reinforces need for proactive safety management
Compliance alone doesn’t prevent incidents
Safety inspections improve morale, productivity, and
legal protection
Damaged or overloaded racking
Poor traffic management
Malfunctioning forklifts or equipment
Obstructed fire exits and poor lighting
Inadequate fall protection and
housekeeping issues
Racking & Shelving: Check for damage, overloading, AS 4084:2023 compliance
Traffic Management: Clear forklift and pedestrian routes, proper signage
Machinery & Equipment: Maintenance and operator licensing
Lighting & Visibility: Well-lit aisles, work areas, and emergency exits
Fall Prevention: Mezzanine edge protection and dock safety
Manual Handling & Storage: Ergonomic load placement, clutter-free areas
Emergency Preparedness: Functional extinguishers, alarms, and exits01
Inspection Frequency Guide
Monthly: Internal walk-throughs & housekeeping
checks
Quarterly: Formal inspections of racking,
storage, and equipment
Annually: Comprehensive WHS audit by qualified
professional
After Incident/Near-Miss: Immediate review and
hazard assessment
Consistency ensures early detection and
prevention
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