Typical hazards
- Vehicle movement
- Manual handling
- Stacking and racking
- Loading areas
- Dangerous goods movement
Common documents required
- Traffic management notes
- HIRA records
- Inspection checklists
- Training records
- Emergency arrangements
Relevant training
HIRA, DANGO, FIRETRAC, FIRSTRAC, SUPERTRAC.
Relevant inspections
- Racking and stacking
- Loading zones
- Walkways
- Fire equipment
- PPE and housekeeping
Common audit evidence
Client and internal audits often check whether high-movement areas are inspected and controlled consistently.
What usually triggers the enquiry
- Forklift, loading or stacking hazards need stronger controls.
- Client or internal audit queries traffic management evidence.
- Emergency routes or racking inspections are inconsistent.
Documents commonly requested by clients
- Traffic management notes
- HIRA records
- Inspection checklists
- Training records
- Emergency arrangements
Training matrix starter for this sector
| HIRA | Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment |
|---|---|
| DANGO | Conveying Dangerous Goods by Road |
| FIRETRAC | Level 1 Fire Prevention and Evacuation |
| FIRSTRAC | Level 1 First Aid |
| SUPERTRAC | Supervisory Management |
Inspection checklist for this sector
- Racking and stacking
- Loading zones
- Walkways
- Fire equipment
- PPE and housekeeping
Common audit failures
- Pedestrian and vehicle routes not separated.
- Racking checks not documented.
- Dangerous goods movement not linked to training.
- Loading area rules not inspected.
Recommended service bundle
Traffic-flow HIRA, racking and loading inspection checklists, emergency route checks and logistics training evidence.
Sector workflow
- Traffic management
- Forklift and pedestrian separation
- Loading zones
- Racking inspections
- Stacking rules
- Dangerous goods movement
- Emergency routes
- Housekeeping checks
Related services
HIRA Risk Assessment Services South Africa, OHS Compliance Audits and Legal Compliance Training are common starting points for this sector.