Self storage facility inspection checklist
Safety walkthrough audit for self storage facilities
What does this form include?
This form contains 11 sections:
Have all identified issues been corrected and noted on the previous facility inspection summary?
- Have all identified issues been corrected and noted on the previous facility inspection summary?
- Are all corrections of previously identified issues still effective and not recurring
If issues are recurring a corrective action must be opened.
Emergency Lighting
- All exit signs illuminated and remain illuminated when battery tested?
- All exit signs free of damage?
Fire Extinguishers
- Are all extinguishers in their designated location?
- Are all extinguishers clearly identified with a wall mounted sign?
- Are all extinguishers easily accessible and free of obstruction?
- Is the last annual inspection within the past 12 months?
- Are inspection tags current with initial and date of inspection?
- Are all seals and tamper pins in place?
- Are all extinguishers free of damage, corrosion, leakage or clogged nozzles?
- Do all pressure gauges indicate the extinguishers are ready for us?
- Are all staff members trained on fire extinguisher use?
- Do all staff members know where the extinguishers are located?
- Is there anything else relating to emergency preparedness that needs attention at this time?
Ladders
- Is there any visible corrosion on the ladder?
- Are any steps damaged?
- Does the ladder operate freely upon opening/closing or extending?
- Are all employees using ladders trained in Ladder Safety?
- When accessing landings, does the ladder extend at least 36” beyond the landing?
Electrical
- Are all extension cords plugged into a grounded outlet when in use?
- Are there any circuit breakers regularly tripping?
- Are there any extension cords used for a permanent operation?
- Are all plugs and cords in good condition?
- Do all electrical panels have a surrounding space of 3 feet clear?
- Are electrical switches, switch plates or receptacles, cracked, broken or have exposed contacts?
- Are all electrical circuit breakers identified?
- Is there anything else relating to emergency preparedness that needs attention at this time?
Are all walkways and aisle ways free of obstructions?
- Are all walkways and aisle ways free of obstructions?
- Are all exits free of storage and clutter?
- Are stairwells and corridors free of storage and clutter?
- Is the first aid cabinet fully stocked?
- Are all employees trained on emergency evacuation procedures?
- Are all materials stored in racks wrapped and stable to prevent falling?
- Is the fire alarm panel indicating an alarm condition?
- Are all manual pull stations unobstructed and accessible?
- Is there anything else relating to emergency preparedness that needs attention at this time?
Are all areas cleaned on a regular basis?
- Are all areas cleaned on a regular basis?
- Are all walkways are at least 36 inches and free of other items that could cause a tripping hazard?
- Are all floors free of liquids to avoid trips and falls?
- Is equipment returned to their proper storage location when not in use to avoid a tripping hazard?
- Check Office area. Is there NO signs of spills; Is there NO debris or garbage; Are areas neat/organized?
- Check outside of warehouse. Is there NO sign of spills; clear; NO debris or garbage?
- Check inside of Warehouse. Is there no sign of spills; areas are neat/organized:
- Are any containers leaking?
- All containers clearly labeled?
- Flammable materials such as cardboard and paper are stored away from fire hazards and not accumulated throughout the warehouse?
- Are tools are safely secured and stored when not in use?
- Are there any other housekeeping issues that need to be addressed?
Security
- Are all entry ways secured from unauthorized access?
- Are surveillance video cameras in working order?
- Are there any other security issues to be addressed?
- Are video recording devices storing video accordingly?
Name and Signature of Inspector
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