Bargain Store & Warehouse Safety Inspection

• Location

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

Sales Floor

• Are isles in the customer areas maintained to a minimum of 4 feet wide?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the isles free of display stock, obstructions, extension cords and other slip or fall hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are doormats to absorb water provided at doors during inclement weather?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are automatic doors operating properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are defective shopping carts removed from service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all exits properly marked and lighted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access to all exits clear and free of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floors cleaned on a daily basis and wet floor signs displayed as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If carpeted, are floors free of any phrase that could cause tripping?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a procedure for spill cleanup and equipment readily available for cleaning spills?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lighting throughout the show room enough to safely illuminate all the floorspace and obstacles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency lighting mounted and functioning in the sales floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any floor level changes conspicuously marked and highly visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all floor outlets securely covered if not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the sales floor free of any items from the do not except list?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is stock stacked at least 18 inches below the level of the sprinkler heads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers mounted properly on the sales floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has fire extinguisher been serviced within the past 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has fire extinguisher been checked and initiated monthly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does fire extinguisher gauge indicate green?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bicycles and other ride on toys secured in a rack and or are in operable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is housekeeping kept up? Is the store neat and orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is highly attractive stock, such as motorscooters displayed near the front of the store where it can be observed by the cashier?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the potential weapons are displayed in a locked case?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all power tools either in operable or in a locked case?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is display hardware from grids removed if not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all cracked or broken items removed from the sales floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are breakable items and sharp utensils kept out of reach of children?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Warehouse

• Are the exits, exit aisles, or corridors free of obstacles and combustible storage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all exits marked and properly lighted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are doormats , to absorb water, provided at doors during inclement weather

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floors cleaned on a daily basis and wet floor signs displayed as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a procedure for spill clean up & equipment readily available for cleaning spills

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the loading/unloading area even with no slip/fall hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways free from obstructions, extension cords, and other slip or fall hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency lighting mounted and functioning properly in the production area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has fire extinguisher been serviced within the past 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has fire extinguisher been checked and initialed monthly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does fire extinguisher gauge indicate green?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the location have and MSDS book?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals and cleansers clearly labeled and are there MSD sheets of each in the MSDS book?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free of flammable or combustible liquids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is breaker panel accessible with labels identifying the function of each switch

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are mechanical aids & equipment available such as lifting devices, dollies, & carts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are only certified employees using equipment (Forklifts/Baling machines)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do Electric fans have a grill or guard for finger protection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is ventilation adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste containers kept cleaned and emptied daily

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are recycling containers neatly maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the dock edge painted to contrast with the surrounding sales floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all worksites clean and orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are required personnel wearing personal protective equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Warehouse offices

• Is lighting enough to safely illuminate office space

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are office areas clean and maintained regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cubicle walls secured

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is overhead storage of heavy items prevented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are file drawers kept closed when not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is flooring in good condition with loose rugs and mats secured

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have missing or loose ceiling tiles been repaired

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Space Heaters in use have a minimum of 3 feet clear space on all sides of the unit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all plugs, panels, and receptacles in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is ventilation adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All furniture is safe and not defective

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways free of obstructions, extension cords, and other slips and fall hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste and recycling containers kept clean and emptied daily

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the keyboards and mouse within easy reach

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the keyboard and monitors aligned

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Bulletin Boards

• Are they clean and readable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the material change frequently?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are state and federal posters mounted conspicuously in the bulletin board area? (OSHA 300A FEB 1-APR 30 Posted)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employee evacuation plans posted conspicuously?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• Is the first aide kit easily located in properly stocked? (Bandages, gauze tape, CPR masks and latex gloves)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there no oral medication aside from aspirin?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a blood-borne pathogen kit available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is donor area in good condition and free of tripping hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are outside lights in proper working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is donation area free of debris is and potholes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the waste disposal area properly maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Sidewalks

• Is the sidewalk in front of the store in good condition, free of any cracks, holes, to breeze, or obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the sidewalk well lighted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the curb between sidewalk and parking lot highly visible? (Painted a highly visible color or is the parking lot asphalt)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did you witness any unsafe acts during your inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manager Witness

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