Warehouse Racking Storage and Stacking Safety Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers planning, receiving, storage, stacking, racking, plant movement, access and housekeeping in warehouse storage areas. It supports the identification and management of load, movement, fall, collapse, manual-handling and emergency-access risks.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan storage layouts, rack types, stack arrangements, load limits and access routes
• Check pallet condition, load stability, wrapping and visible defects during receiving
• Manage forklift, mobile plant and pedestrian movement around racking and aisles
• Place loads into racking with attention to positioning, drop zones and nearby services
• Carry out ground-level stacking, picking and restacking of goods
• Access upper storage locations and recover stock using suitable access arrangements
• Assess the stability and support of free-standing stacks outside racking
• Inspect racking, report damage and manage repairs or modifications
• Maintain clear aisles, safe housekeeping, visibility and emergency access

Who is this for?

For warehouse workers, supervisors, contractors and businesses involved in storing, stacking, receiving or handling goods.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant used to lift or suspend persons or things; p. 17.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces — 3.2 Identifying the hazards; p. 16.

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Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)

• Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each activity
• Risk matrix and assessment classification
• Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
• Site-specific customisation before use