7 point container inspection Policy & Check List.

7-Point Container Inspection Check List

7-Point Container Inspection Checklist
Date:
Container Number:
Seal Number:
¨1	Outside/Undercarriage	¨2	Inside/Outside Doors
¨	Check for structural damage (dents, holes, repairs)	¨	Ensure locks and locking mechanisms are secure and reliable
¨	Support beams are visible	¨	Check for loose bolts
¨	Ensure no foreign objects are mounted on the container	¨	Ensure hinges are secure and reliable
¨3	Right Side	¨4	Left Side
¨	Look for unusual repairs to structural beams	¨	Look for unusual repairs to structural beams
¨	Repairs to the inside wall must also, be visible on the outside & vice versa	¨	Repairs to the inside wall must also, be visible on the outside & vice versa
¨5	Front Wall	¨6	Ceiling/Roof
¨	Front wall should be made of corrugated material	¨	Ensure support beams are visible
¨	Interior blocks in top left and right corners should be visible.  Missing or false blocks are abnormal.	¨	Ensure ventilation holes are visible.  They should not be covered or absent.
¨	Ensure Vents are visible.	¨	Ensure no foreign objects are mounted to the container
¨7	Floor	¨8	Seal Verification
¨	Ensure the floor of the container is flat.	¨	Seal properly affixed
¨	Ensure floor is of uniform height.	¨	Seal meets or exceeds PAS ISO 17712
¨	Look for unusual repairs to the floor	¨	Ensure seal is not broken or damaged.
Remarks:
I have visually inspected and verified the condition of the container noted above.  I confirm that the container is structurally sound, weather tight, has no false compartments, and the locking mechanisms are in good order and show no visible signs of being tampered with.
Inspected by:                                                                                    Date:
The seal affixed and verified by:                                                            Date:

The following list is an overview of the 7 Point Inspection Process.

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1. Undercarriage

§  The undercarriage should be visibly inspected prior to the trailer’s entry into our facility.

§  All the support beams should be visible. Wheels and tires should look normal.

§  If anything seems unusual about the trailer’s undercarriage, report this problem to your supervisor.

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2. Outside/Inside Doors

§  Inspect both the inside and outside of the trailer’s doors (or the container’s doors if working with a shipping container).

§  The doors should have secure and reliable locking mechanisms, and they should not have loose bolts.

§  Be suspicious of different color bonding materials and unusual plates or repairs.

§  Plates should not cover door cavities.

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3. Right Side

§  Investigate the right side wall.

§  Look for any unusual repairs to structural beams.

§  Use a tool to tap the side walls. Listen and feel for a hollow sound.

§  Any major repairs to the walls on the inside of the trailer should be visible on the outside, too.

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4. Left Side

§  Investigate the left side wall.

§  Look for any unusual repairs to structural beams.

§  Use a tool to tap the side walls. Listen and feel for a hollow sound.

§  Any major repairs to the walls on the inside of the trailer should be visible on the outside, too.

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5. Front Wall

§  Use a range finder, measuring tape, or string to determine the length of the trailer.

§  Blocks and vents must be visible and several inches apart. All the vent holes should be visible.

§  Use a tool to tap the front wall. Listen and feel for a hollow sound.

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6.  Ceiling/Roof

§  The ceiling is a certain standard distance from the floor. Blocks and vents must be visible.

§  Repairs to the ceiling on the inside of the trailer should be visible on the outside.

§  Use a tool to tap the ceiling. Listen for a hollow sound.

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7.   Floor

§  The floor should be flat and uniform with no raised platforms.

§  Be suspicious of any unusual repairs, bad repairs, and bad welding.