Title Page
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Conducted on
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Carried out by
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Location
Health & Safety File
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Onsite and available
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PAT testing certificate
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Electrical testing certificate (then 5yr Hardwire)
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Twice yearly Emergency lights and Fire Alarm
Health and Safety Posters + Equipment
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Public Liability/Employers Liability Certificate
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HSE A3 H&S at Work poster?
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Assembly Points
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Fire Wardens
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Evacuation Plan
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Fire Plan (extinguishers, fire exits and call points marked)
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Accident Book
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First Aid Kit
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Ladder tag system
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Contractor List Emergency
Risk Assessments
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Complete all store specific risk assessments covering the following areas -
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Sales Floor
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Stockroom
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Manual Handling
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Fire
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Work Equipment
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Pregnant Women
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Violence and Aggression
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Have risk assessments been completed for all work activities?
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Have all further risk controls been noted with person to action it and dates for completion specified?
Safe Systems of Work
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Is a safe system of work in place for Ultrasonic Cleaner?
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Has it been signed by all staff?
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Specified PPE onsite and available?
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Is a safe system of work in place for Rotary Buffing Machine
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Has it been signed by all staff?
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Specified PPE onsite and available?
COSHH
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Have Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) been obtained for all cleaning substances in your store and do you know where they are located?
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Are cleaning materials stored in accordance with company rules?
Asbestos
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Is there an Asbestos Management plan on site ( in H&S Folder) ?
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Is there an Asbestos Report on site (in Health and Safety Folder) ?
Electrics
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Are all isolators, control boxes, electrical switchgear clearly identified as to the circuitry they control? (Signs can be obtained from HO)
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All portable electrical appliances are inspected (unless new from box)- PAT
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Are all cables and leads covered to prevent trip hazards?
Stockroom
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Are all storage racks in good condition?
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Are materials stored safely in the racks ?
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Are articles and equipment stored so as to prevent damage or deterioration? (i.e. food stored in plastic containers)
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Are all materials and substances stored in accordance with on-site rules (COSHH)?
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Are there clear and designated walkways in stockroom to allow access to all areas?
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Are Good Housekeeping practices in place, with clear bin bags available and cardboard cleared/baled daily?
Welfare
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Are the washing and toilet facilities being kept clean and tidy?
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Is there hot water provided in toilets?
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Is there hot water provided in staff canteen?
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Is there adequate heating in staff room?
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Are the Kitchen/staffroom facilities being kept clean and tidy?
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Are soap and drying facilities provided?
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Are adequate facilities provided for employees to hang personal clothing?
First Aid
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Do you know who the appointed persons are?
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Is a first aid box set-up in the staffroom?
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Do you and the store team know the accident procedures?
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Do you know where to get supplies from?
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Are staff aware of the arrangements for first aid?
Accident Investigation
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Do you and your management team know the proccedure?
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Do you have the paperwork in your H & S File?
Enforcing Officers
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Do you understand the procedure if a Fire Officer or Environmental Health Officer enters your building?
Training
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Has induction training been completed for all staff? (E Learning)
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Have all supervisors and Assistant Manager received further training on their specific duties as part of the management team? (Fire Evacuation /Fire Alarm testing/Accident proccedures)
Fire
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Has a Fire evacuation been carried out with all staff?
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Have all Fire Exits, Call points and Emergency lighting been tested ?
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Signage correct for extinguishers and doors
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Do you and the management team know how the Fire Alarm works?
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Can the fire alarm be heard in all parts of the building?
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Are all alarm call points clearly marked and free from obstruction?
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Are test keys available for each call point in store?
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Are the fire alarms zones clearly labelled on the fire alarm panel?
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Are Fire extinguishers appropriately mounted on the wall and at approximately one meter from the floor or on the red stands provided?
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Have all extingushers been tested ? (annually)
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Are all fire exits clearly marked?
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Are the emergency exits free from obstruction and kept unlocked when the premises are occupied?
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Are fire exit signs clearly displayed in the stockroom and on the shopfloor?
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Are all fire escape routes lit adequately, including in the event of a power failure?
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Are any outside fire routes kept clear of rubbish?
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Is the assembly point clearly marked outside, staff areas and by the fire alarm panel?
Ladders
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Do the ladders have a designated area when not in use, off the shopfloor?
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Are suitable step ladders/stepstool provided for access to stock
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Has the Ladder tag system been set-up and in use?
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Do you know where to get replacement parts or new ladder from?
General
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Is there adequate space between fixtures and fittings to allow staff and customers to pass safely?
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Are stairs, aisles and passageways clear of obstruction and in a good condition?
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Is suitable lighting provided? Offices,canteen etc
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Are there any trailing cables that could cause a person to trip/fall?
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Is a good standard of housekeeping set up?
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Are spillages and breakage procedures in place?
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Do you know how the heating works?
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Do you know where the gas and water shut off valves are?
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Is a reasonable working temperature achieved and maintained?
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ACTION PLAN – THIS MUST BE COMPLETED IF ANY CORRECTIVE ACTION IS NEEDED
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BY WHO
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DATE
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Auditor
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Signature
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Date
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Manager on site
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Signature
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Date