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Warehouse Asset Review

A ready-to-use checklist with 37 items in 6 sections, covering Material Handling Equipment (MHE), Industrial Racking & Storage Systems, Automation & Conveyor Systems, Facility Openings & Dock Assets, IT, Scanning & Fixed Facility Assets, Safety Assets & Loss Prevention. Use it as-is in Bindy, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 6 Sections
  • 37 Items
  • 30 Yes / No checks
  • 6 Scored ratings
  • 334 Points

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1. Material Handling Equipment (MHE) 6 items

  1. Are all forklifts, reach trucks, and order pickers fully operational with documented pre-shift inspection logs? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Are electric MHE battery charging stations clean, properly ventilated, and free of cable fraying? Yes / No 9 pts
  3. Do all motorized industrial trucks display clear, legible load capacity plates? Yes / No 10 pts
  4. Are manual and electric pallet jacks tracking straight with wheels free of flat spots or debris wraps? Yes / No 8 pts
  5. Is the scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) log current for all heavy lifting machinery? Yes / No 9 pts
  6. Fleet Operational Status: Rating
    • Fleet Fully Optimized 10 pts
    • Minor Maintenance Pending 5 pts
    • Critical Assets Tagged Out 0 pts

2. Industrial Racking & Storage Systems 6 items

  1. Are structural racking uprights entirely free of forklift impact dents, twists, or structural deflections? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Are load-rating plaques prominently visible on the ends of all racking rows? Yes / No 9 pts
  3. Are safety locking pins present and secure at every beam-to-upright connection point? Yes / No 10 pts
  4. Is overstock on high-tier risers completely shrink-wrapped and securely banded to pallets? Yes / No 9 pts
  5. Are row protectors and corner guards securely anchored to the concrete floor and undamaged? Yes / No 8 pts
  6. Racking System Integrity: Rating
    • Structurally Sound 10 pts
    • Loading/Aesthetic Irregularities 5 pts
    • Critical Racking Hazard 0 pts

3. Automation & Conveyor Systems 6 items

  1. Are conveyor belts running smoothly without tracking drift, fraying, or excessive motor noise? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Are emergency stop (E-stop) buttons and pull-cords unobstructed and testing functional along the entire line? Yes / No 10 pts
  3. Are photo-eyes, sensors, and automated sorting scanners clean and free of dust accumulation? Yes / No 9 pts
  4. Is the barcode/RFID print-and-apply labeling machinery operating without line jams or misprints? Yes / No 8 pts
  5. Are debris trays underneath overhead conveyor lines clear of fallen product or packaging waste? Yes / No 7 pts
  6. Automation Infrastructure: Rating
    • High-Velocity Flow 10 pts
    • Minor System Lag 5 pts
    • Gridlocked/Line Down 0 pts

4. Facility Openings & Dock Assets 6 items

  1. Do all loading dock levelers raise, extend, and lip-settle smoothly without hydraulic leaks? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Are dock seals, shelters, and weather cushions intact, preventing exterior environmental exposure? Yes / No 8 pts
  3. Are automated truck restraints (hook/barrier locks) functional with matching interior/exterior green-red safety lights? Yes / No 10 pts
  4. Do high-speed rolling warehouse doors operate smoothly via motion sensor or pull-cord? Yes / No 9 pts
  5. Are commercial dock plates free of cracked welds or structural warping? Yes / No 9 pts
  6. Dock & Bay Readiness: Rating
    • Secure & Fully Operational 10 pts
    • Deficient Weather Seals 5 pts
    • Unsafe Dock Conditions 0 pts

5. IT, Scanning & Fixed Facility Assets 6 items

  1. Are all RF inventory scanners, rugged tablets, and mounts accounted for and charging properly? Yes / No 9 pts
  2. Is the warehouse backup generator fuel level above 75% with automated transfer switches tested? Yes / No 10 pts
  3. Are industrial network routers and Wi-Fi access points clean, mounted securely, and free of dust-blanketing? Yes / No 8 pts
  4. Are overhead high-bay LED lighting fixtures 100% operational with zero blind spots in high-traffic aisles? Yes / No 8 pts
  5. Is the central battery-backup room clear of combustible materials and storage boxes? Yes / No 10 pts
  6. Technology & Facility Infrastructure: Rating
    • Fully Online & Secure 10 pts
    • Hardware/Hardware Lags 5 pts
    • System Vulnerabilities Present 0 pts

6. Safety Assets & Loss Prevention 7 items

  1. Are warehouse fire doors, emergency egress lanes, and electrical panels completely unobstructed? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Are facility CCTV cameras positioned to eliminate blind spots across high-value asset storage zones? Yes / No 9 pts
  3. Is the central eye-wash station clean, unblocked, and testing within compliant pressure limits? Yes / No 10 pts
  4. Are heavy-duty chemical spill response kits fully stocked and positioned at designated aisle pillars? Yes / No 9 pts
  5. Are warehouse pedestrian guardrails and safety mirrors intact at all high-risk aisle intersections? Yes / No 9 pts
  6. Risk & Asset Protection: Rating
    • 100% Secure Compliance 10 pts
    • Minor Safety Assets Lag 5 pts
    • Non-Compliant Liability 0 pts
  7. Final summary Comments

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