DCG H & S Audit

Does the store have an up to date Health and Safety Policy on display?

Does the store have a copy of the current liability insurance certificate?

Does the store have the Manual Handling poster on display?

Is the Group Fire poster present?

Is there a copy of the store specific emergency evacuation plan present?<br>

Does the store have the First Aid poster on display?

Is the health and safety law poster present?

Is the contact information current?

Are there copies of the latest safety alerts present?

Is there a copy of the property helpline/accident reporting poster present?

Is there a copy of the tote guidance poster present?

Has the store health and safety risk assessments been completed?

Have all colleagues been briefed on the risk assessments and signed off against the individual colleague sign off sheet?

Is there any particular reason for this?

Is the store fire risk assessment present?

Has the action plan within the fire risk assessment been completed and signed off?

Has the weekly fire alarm test been carried out?

Are fire exit routes clear and free from obstruction and combustible materials?

Are all fire it doors able to function properly allowing full access and egress?

Has the emergency lighting been tested in the last 6 months?

Have all fire exits been opened in the last 7 days?

Has an emergency evacuation exercise been undertaken in the last 6 months?

Is there adequate fire directional signage in place?

Are their fire meeting point signs present on the shop floor?

Have all fire extinguishers been serviced in the last 12 months?

Are all fire extinguishers fully accessible?

Is all combustible material stored away from sources of ignition?

Where sprinklers are present, is there a minimum 500mm clearance maintained below the sprinkler head?

Are the machine guards fitted to the underside of the conveyor belt?

Is the machine fully isolated?

Are there adequate warning/safety signs in place adjacent to the conveyor?

Does the emergency stop isolator button work?

Are all steps fit for purpose and free from damage?

Are all till points in good working order and free from damage? i.e. no frayed cables in scanners etc

Is the mechanical stacker in good working order?

Are sack barrows and pallet trucks in good working order and fit for purpose?

Where goods lift are present, are electrical interlocks in good working order that will allow the lift to fail to safe when activated?

Is the shop floor clean and tidy and free from trip hazards?

Are all isles fully accessible, including access for those with disabilities?

Are the toilets, and wash facilities at a suitable standard?

Is the Kitchen sink area, microwave and fridge clean and to an acceptable hygiene level?

Is the back of house maintained to an acceptable standard, no trailing cables or slip/trip hazards?

Are storage areas kept clean and tidy, with good levels of access and egress?

Is stock soared safely in storage areas with due consideration given to weight of product?

Have the display plinths been merchandised so as to reduce the risk of trips and falls?

Is the glazing to doors and windows fitted with manifestations to highlight their presence?

Is the floor surface front and back of house securely fitted, free from holes, damage or other hazard?

Is the electric cupboard obstruction free and fully accessible?

Is the electric cupboard empty and clear of stored items and combustible material?

Is there a smoke alarm present in the cupboard?

Are the comm's units well ventilated and free from clutter?

What do you think of the current risk assessment process?

What do you think of our current store maintenance service?