Cleaning assessment checklist
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The first step in solving a problem is accurately identifying it. Use this worksheet to show your stakeholders which areas of your facility may be falling below standard, and where new equipment will help you ensure more consistent results. We recommend you do this self-assessment a couple of times to get the most accurate picture.
Cleaning assessment checklist
- 1. A cleaning assessment and checklist for warehouses and distribution facilities The first step in solving a problem is accurately identifying it. Use this worksheet to show your stakeholders which areas of your facility may be falling below standard, and where new equipment will help you ensure more consistent results. We recommend you do this self-assessment a couple of times to get the most accurate picture. 800-752-1882 contact@forkliftsystems.com
- 2. Statement Rating: 1 to 5 Floors are clean and dry, with no visible grease or tire marks from forklifts. No spills have been left unattended. Aisles and passageways are clear, with no obstructions that could create a hazard. Areas under pallet racking are clean and free of dust. Waste receptacles are not overflowing. No trash is on the floor. No packaging, strapping, or related material is strewn across the floor. Entryways are free of dirt, water, and other materials that can be tracked throughout the waterhouse. Loading bays are free of dirt, debris, and trash. Horizontal surfaces, including shelving, racks, and overhead ledges, are free of dust accumulation. Carpeting, if any, is visibly free of soil. Lighting fixtures are clean and free of dust accumulation. Forklifts are clean, with no grease or dirt buildup. Total score (max. 60) Warehouse / Distribution Center Cleanliness Self-Assessment Instructions: Walk through your warehouse and rate how much you agree with each of the statements using this 5-point scale: 1. Strongly disagree 2. Somewhat disagree 3. Neither agree nor disagree 4. Somewhat agree 5. Strongly agree 0
- 3. If you scored 3 or below on any of the items, thats where you should turn your focus. The following checklist provides general guidelines for the frequency of common cleaning tasks. You can adjust it based on your specific needs and your scores on the self-assessment. Warehouse / Distribution Center Cleaning Checklist* Ad hoc tasks Clean up spills as they occur Dispose of packaging, strapping, and other waste Put away any tools used Daily tasks Sweep floors Remove obstructions from aisles and pick-and-pack areas Empty trash Sweep outside walkways and steps Clear loading bay areas Discard broken pallets Clean forklifts Check rodent traps Weekly tasks Scrub floors Pressure wash outside walkways and steps Monthly tasks Dust pallet racking and shelving Clean underneath pallet racking Vacuum overhead surfaces Pressure wash forklifts Every 3-6 months Strip floors Deep clean carpets *These frequencies are based on typical warehouse traffic. During busy times, like holidays, many tasks need to be done more frequently. 800-752-1882 contact@forkliftsystems.com