Important Points for Maintaining Warehouse

When was the last time you visually inspect your warehouse? Is your warehouse well-lighted? Is it clean enough? Is your warehouse having a good working environment? If you are not sure about your answers, then perhaps its time that you take a walk around your warehouse and do a thorough inspection.

Warehouse must be well organized, clean and safe all of the time to avoid accidents and any potential hazard.

Here is a checklist of what you must look for around your warehouse:

  • *Common and work areas must be well kept and clean.
  • *No clutter must be laying around which hinder the work flow.
  • *Warehouse supplies, products and materials must be properly organized.
  • *The entire warehouse must be properly lighted.
  • *Proper temperature must be kept; the warehouse must not be too hot or too cold.
  • *There must be proper ventilation.
  • *Restrooms, if there is any must be clean and properly kept.
  • *People working in the warehouse must be comfortable and work harmoniously.
  • *Warehouse condition must uplift the mood of the workers.
  • *Storage equipment must be in good condition.
  • *There should be enough space for workers and equipments to move around.
  • *Proper signs and warnings must be properly installed.
  • *The atmosphere of the warehouse must be perfect for the goods and workers alike.

 

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