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EMG Audit Tool
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The following questions relate to the physical environment and are to be responded to on visual inspection of the applicable area.
1.0 - Reserves & Visual Merchandise Rooms
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SET UP STANDARDS:
- Fixtures & shelving are in safe condition prior to use
- Appropriate equipment is available (safety step/ladder/trolley)
- Equipment is located away from walkways and passageways
SHELVING & STORAGE STANDARDS:
- Heavy, bulky and frequently used items are stored between knee and shoulder height
- Stock is safely positioned on shelves, i.e. not overhanging edges
- Stock on highest shelving has at least 1 metre clearance from fire sprinklers
FLOOR SURFACE STANDARDS:
- Floor area is free of rubbish, uncluttered and allows adequate working space -
1.1 - Have the setup, shelving/storage and floor surface requirements been achieved in the VM storage room?
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1.2 - Have the setup, shelving/storage and floor surface requirements been achieved in the soft goods (apparel) reserve?
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1.3 - Have the setup, shelving/storage and floor surface requirements been achieved in the hard goods reserve?
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2.0 - Escalators
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2.1 - There is at least 2.5m of free unobstructed space at the entry to and exit from any escalator?
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3.0 - Access
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3.1 - Walkways are clear and unobstructed by VM displays, garment rails, merchandise or any other item that could potentially cause a slip, trip or fall?
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The following questions relate to safety culture and are to be asked in conversation with the respective team member/manager.
4.0 - Team Member Safety Behaviour
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4.1 - When retrieving merchandise from a reserve, what equipment could you use to reduce the risk of manual handling injuries?
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Responses could include:
- Safety-step or task appropriate ladder to retrieve items stored above shoulder height
- Flat bed trolley to retrieve heavy or bulky items
- Garment rail when retrieving multiple items of clothing -
4.2 - What risks relating to the use of ladders are you aware of?
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The most common cause of injuries involving ladders results from missing/misjudging the bottom step when descending.
Although you may receive various responses please highlight this issue if not raised by the team member.
5.0 - Service Manager Safety Behaviour
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5.1 - What actions are you taking now to manage safety in your area?
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Responses could include:
- Daily safety message in morning huddles
- reinforce safe work practices
- encourage Near Miss Hazard Issue reporting
- regular inspections of department and reserves
6.0 - Store Manager Safety Behaviour
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6.1 - What actions are you taking now to manage safety in your store?
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Responses could include:
- Ensure all team members have received SWP training
- Monitor concessions/contractor compliance
- Conduct floor walks to check for hazards
- Conduct inspection of reserves and VM rooms
