Warehouse Battery Charging Daily Audit

Daily inspection for warehouse battery charging areas to verify ventilation, eyewash access, spill response readiness, equipment condition, safe connections, and required PPE compliance.

Area Conditions and Ventilation

• Charging area is free of obstructions and accessible for safe inspection
  Verify the battery charging area can be accessed without blocked aisles, stored materials, or trip hazards.
• Ventilation system operating and unobstructed
  Confirm mechanical or natural ventilation is functioning and air inlets/outlets are not blocked.
• No visible accumulation of fumes, dust, or heat stress indicators
  Observe the area for abnormal odors, visible haze, excessive heat, or other signs of poor environmental control.
• Floor condition is dry and free of slip hazards
  Check for electrolyte residue, standing liquid, debris, or other slip hazards around the charging station.

Eyewash, Emergency Equipment, and Spill Readiness

• Eyewash station is accessible within 10 seconds and unobstructed
  Verify the eyewash station can be reached quickly and is not blocked by carts, pallets, or stored items.
• Eyewash station inspection status is current
  Confirm the eyewash has been checked per site procedure and is ready for use.
• Spill kit is present, stocked, and within reach of the charging area
  Verify absorbents, neutralizer if required by site procedure, disposal bags, and other spill response supplies are available.
• Emergency response instructions and emergency contact information are posted and legible
  Check that emergency procedures, spill response steps, and contact numbers are visible and readable.

Battery, Charger, and Electrical Equipment Condition

• Battery charger housing, cords, plugs, and connectors are free from visible damage
  Inspect for cracked housings, frayed cords, bent prongs, loose connections, scorch marks, or other defects.
• Battery terminals and cable connections are secure and properly seated
  Verify connections are tight, stable, and not showing signs of overheating, corrosion, or arcing.
• Charging equipment is positioned and used per manufacturer instructions
  Confirm chargers are installed and operated according to the equipment manufacturer's requirements and site procedure.
• No evidence of overheating, leakage, swelling, or abnormal battery condition
  Inspect batteries for electrolyte leakage, swelling, damaged cases, unusual heat, or other signs of failure.

PPE and Safe Work Practices

• Required PPE is worn by personnel in the charging area
  Verify workers present are using the PPE required by site procedure for battery charging and handling.
• No smoking, open flames, or unauthorized ignition sources present
  Confirm the area is free from smoking, sparks, hot work, or other ignition sources.
• Employees are following safe charging and handling practices
  Assess whether personnel are using safe methods for connecting, disconnecting, and monitoring batteries during charging.
• Housekeeping around the charging station is acceptable
  Verify tools, trash, packaging, and unnecessary materials are removed from the charging area.