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Inspection Setup

Cabinet identification and location recorded

Document the cabinet ID, aisle/bay, room, or other exact location being inspected.

Inspection date and time recorded

Record when the inspection was completed.

Applicable storage procedure or standard referenced

Identify the site SOP, SDS-driven storage rule, or applicable OSHA/NFPA reference used for the audit.

Inspector name and signature completed critical (required)

Inspector attests that the cabinet was reviewed against the checklist criteria.

Cabinet Capacity and Storage Limits

Cabinet contents do not exceed approved capacity critical (required)

Confirm the cabinet is not overfilled and shelves are not loaded beyond the cabinet's rated or site-approved storage capacity.

Yes No N/A

Containers are stored with adequate clearance for safe access

Containers can be removed without forcing, tipping, or striking other containers; access to valves, labels, and closures is unobstructed.

Yes No N/A

Incompatible chemicals are segregated critical (required)

Verify incompatible materials are not stored together in the same cabinet unless the cabinet and segregation method are approved by the site procedure.

Yes No N/A

Only approved hazardous materials are stored in the cabinet critical (required)

Confirm the cabinet is used only for materials allowed by the site SOP and applicable hazard classification requirements.

Yes No N/A

Secondary containment or spill control present where required

Verify spill trays, absorbent materials, or other secondary containment are present when required by the stored material or site procedure.

Yes No N/A

Ventilation, Cabinet Condition, and Door Function

Cabinet ventilation openings are present and unobstructed where required critical (required)

Confirm vents, if installed or required by the cabinet design or site procedure, are unobstructed and not blocked by stored items, dust, or tape.

Yes No N/A

Cabinet doors open and close smoothly critical (required)

Doors should swing freely without binding, dragging, or interference from nearby racks, walls, or stored materials.

Yes No N/A

Door latches and self-closing features function properly critical (required)

Verify latches engage securely and any self-closing mechanism operates as intended.

Yes No N/A

Cabinet body, hinges, and seals are intact

Inspect for corrosion, dents, warping, missing hardware, damaged gaskets, or other defects that could affect containment or fire protection.

Yes No N/A

Cabinet is positioned away from heat sources and ignition hazards critical (required)

Confirm the cabinet is not exposed to unnecessary heat, sparks, open flames, or other ignition sources per site rules and hazard class requirements.

Yes No N/A

Labeling, Identification, and SDS Readiness

Cabinet hazard label is legible and correct critical (required)

Verify the cabinet is labeled with the appropriate hazard identification required by site procedure and hazard communication rules.

Yes No N/A

Stored containers are labeled and readable critical (required)

All primary and secondary containers should have readable labels identifying contents and hazards.

Yes No N/A

SDS access is available for stored materials critical (required)

Safety Data Sheets are accessible to employees for the materials stored in or assigned to the cabinet.

Yes No N/A

Required warning signs are posted and visible

Any required no-smoking, flammable liquid, corrosive, or other warning signage is posted where applicable.

Yes No N/A

Housekeeping and Spill Prevention

No visible leaks, drips, or residue inside the cabinet critical (required)

Inspect shelves, trays, and container exteriors for leaks, staining, crystallization, or pooled liquid.

Yes No N/A

Cabinet interior is free of trash, rags, and unnecessary materials

Only approved hazardous materials and required spill-control items should be stored in the cabinet.

Yes No N/A

Area around cabinet is clear and accessible critical (required)

Maintain clear access to the cabinet; do not block doors, labels, or emergency response access with pallets, carts, or stock.

Yes No N/A

Spill kit or absorbent materials are present when required

Verify spill response materials are available nearby if required by the site procedure or the hazard profile of the stored materials.

Yes No N/A

Corrective Actions and Follow-Up

Deficiencies documented with corrective action owner critical (required)

List each deficiency, the immediate control taken, and the person or team responsible for correction.

Target completion date recorded for open items

Record the due date or completion date for each corrective action.

Note (optional)

Follow-up inspection required if critical item failed critical (required)

Confirm whether a reinspection is required after corrective actions are completed.

Yes No N/A

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Run: Warehouse Hazmat Storage Cabinet Audit

Inspection Setup

Cabinet Capacity and Storage Limits

Ventilation, Cabinet Condition, and Door Function

Labeling, Identification, and SDS Readiness

Housekeeping and Spill Prevention

Corrective Actions and Follow-Up

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