Warehouse Safety NSW

Regulator context

For state-specific requirements, start with SafeWork NSW and official WHS regulator material. WSWG provides general planning support only.

National guidance such as Safe Work Australia traffic management guide for warehousing is useful background, but each jurisdiction may have its own enforcement approach, forms and incident reporting channels.

Practical review priorities

• Forklift and pedestrian separation.
• Loading dock controls and driver communication.
• Racking damage inspection and repair process.
• Contractor induction and SWMS review.
• Emergency exits, alarms and evacuation arrangements.
• Warehouse security, CCTV retention and access control.

Security planning note

Warehouses in industrial estates often need layered controls: lighting, locks, alarms, access control, CCTV and clear after-hours procedures. Security hardware should be selected around the actual site layout rather than a generic kit.