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Warehousing and Distribution Risk Assessment Templates

Browse Warehousing and Distribution Risk Assessment templates for warehouses, DCs and storage facilities. All documents are WHS-focused, fully editable and supplied in Microsoft Word format, with free customisation included.

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Warehousing and Distribution Risk Assessment Templates

Warehouses and distribution centres are busy environments with forklifts, racking, pedestrians and constant stock movement. Conducting a Risk Assessment helps ensure that these hazards are identified and addressed before incidents occur.

BlueSafe provides Warehousing and Distribution Risk Assessment templates for storage, picking, packing and despatch operations.

These documents support safer warehouse planning, audits and continuous improvement.

What’s Included in Warehousing Risk Assessment Templates?

Each Warehousing and Distribution Risk Assessment template typically includes:

  • task and area descriptions
  • prompts for forklift, racking, manual handling and traffic hazards
  • risk rating tools and guidance
  • sections for existing and additional controls
  • residual risk review and sign-off

They can be applied to both small warehouses and large DCs.

When to Use Warehousing Risk Assessments

Use these Risk Assessment templates when:

  • introducing new equipment or racking systems
  • reconfiguring storage areas or traffic flows
  • planning high-risk tasks such as work at height in racking
  • investigating incidents or near misses

They provide clear documentation of how warehouse risks are managed.

Why Warehousing Operations Use BlueSafe Risk Assessments

  • ✔ Focused on realistic warehouse and DC risks
  • ✔ Clear, practical layout for warehouse teams
  • ✔ Fully editable Word templates
  • ✔ Free branding with your company details
  • ✔ Suitable for single-site and multi-site operations

Warehousing and Distribution Risk Assessment Overview

Warehousing and Distribution Risk Assessment templates help show that forklift, racking and pedestrian risks are being controlled in a structured way.
Use them with your traffic management plans, SOPs and training records for a robust WHS system.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Warehousing and Distribution Risk Assessment template? ▼
A Warehousing and Distribution Risk Assessment template provides a structure to record hazards, risks and controls for warehouse and DC activities.
Who uses these warehousing Risk Assessment templates? ▼
Warehouse managers, supervisors and HSE teams use them when planning or reviewing warehouse operations.
Can these templates be used across multiple sites? ▼
Yes. They can be standardised and then adjusted for each site’s layout and equipment.
Do they complement other safety documents? ▼
Yes. They support traffic management plans, SOPs and training materials by providing a clear risk analysis.