Health & Safety Audit

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Risk Assessment Compliance

Have the store health and safety risk assessments been completed?
Is the store specific fire risk assessment present?
Has the action plan contained within the fire risk assessment been completed and signed off?
Have all colleagues been briefed on the risk assessments and signed off against the individual colleague sign off sheet?
Has the weekly health and safety checklist been completed and submitted in accordance with the agreed guidelines?
Is the handwritten copy of the weekly health and safety checklist attached to the printed copy?

Has the health and safety law poster been completed with the names of the health and safety contacts?
Is the health and safety law poster present?
Is there an up to date copy of the Group Health and Safety Policy?
Is there an up to date copy of the Certificate of Insurers Liability present?
Is there a copy of the store specific emergency evacuation plan present?
Is there a copy of the first aid arrangements sign present?
Are there copies of the latest Safety Alerts present?
Is the handling, lifting and carrying poster present?
Is the 'Know your fire extinguisher' chart present?

Has the weekly fire alarm test been carried out?
Are all fire exit routes clear and free of obstruction and combustible materials?
Are all fire exit doors free of obstruction and combustible materials?
Are all fire exits unlocked and have they been opened in the last 7 days?
Has an emergency evacuation exercise been undertaken in the last 6 months and has it been recorded?
Is there adequate directional fire signage in place indicating means of escape?
Have all fire extinguishers been serviced in the last 12 months?
Are all fire extinguishers fully accessible?
Is combustible waste stored away from sources of ignition?
Where sprinklers are present, is there a minimum of clearance of 500mm maintained below the sprinkler head?

Are machine guards fitted to the underside of the conveyor belt?
Are there adequate warning/safety signs in place adjacent to the conveyor?
Does the emergency stop/isolator button work?
Are ladders fit for purpose and free of damage?
Is the mechanical stacker in good working order?
Where goods lifts are present, are electrical interlocks in good working order that will allow the lift to fail to safe if activated?
Are sack barrows and pallet trucks in good working order and fit for purpose?

Are storage areas kept clean and tidy and provide good levels of access and egress?
Is stock stored safely in storage areas with due consideration given to weight of product?
Are walkways on the sales floor areas kept accessible in order to allow free movement of customers/colleagues?
Where blue carpeted low level TV plinths are present, are they fitted with yellow corner highlighters to highlight their presence?
Have display plinths been merchandised so as to reduce the risk of trips and falls?
Is glazing to doors and windows fitted with manifestations to highlight it's presence?
Is the floor surface in good condition and free from holes, damage or other hazard?