Title Page

  • Client / Site

  • Personnel

  • Prepared by

Reason for Visit

  • Low Area Manager Inspection Score

  • Previous Score

  • Visit/Letter from Local Authority or Fire Service

  • Copy of Correspondence

  • High Risk Stock Vs Storage

  • Previous Enforcement Action/Notice

  • General Visit

Health and Safety Management

  • Is the fire alarm being tested weekly and recorded?

  • Are all fire appliances being checked weekly and recorded?

  • Is the emergency lighting being tested monthly and recorded?

  • Has the racking been inspected monthly and recorded?

  • Have all ladders been inspected monthly and recorded?

  • Have all kick stools been inspected monthly and recorded?

  • Has an emergency evacuation drill been conducted and recorded for all staff within the last 6 months?

  • Have the workplace risk assessments been completed and have additional hazards been considered?

  • Have the workplace risk assessments been reviewed at least annually?

  • Has the H&S training been conducted for all staff on the e-learning system on the back office P.C?

  • Is H&S re-training up to date for all staff (refresher training should be every 6 months)?

  • Have all staff who are 16 and 17 completed a young persons risk assessment with their manager?

  • Have all staff who are pregnant completed a new or expectant mother’s risk assessment with their manager?

  • Has a workplace adjustment assessment been completed for persons with an impairment or condition?

  • Are contractors being instructed to sign the control of contractors document before commencing any works?

  • Where applicable, are the escalator daily checks being carried out and recorded?

  • Has the store manager quarterly health and safety inspection been carried out within the last 3 months?

  • Are the actions from the fire risk assessment completed and has it been reviewed within the last year?

  • Are all the accidents/incidents being recorded using the accident form on the store intranet?

Fire Safety

  • Are all fire exit routes, escape corridors and staircases free of obstructions and combustible materials (e.g totes and stock)?

  • Are all exterior escape routes unobstructed and do they lead to the stores assembly point?

  • Are all final fire exit doors easy to open and exit through with drop bars and shutters removed?

  • Are all fire doors closed, unobstructed, in good working condition with the door closers and intumescent strips and seals in place?

  • Are all fire extinguishers easily accessible in the event of a fire, suitably signed, on their designated bracket/stands and serviced within the last year?

  • Are fire action notices posted at all call points and in the staff room, with assembly point details filled in?

  • Is fire signage adequate and the correct type (e.g running man signs)?

  • Is all the stock clear of sprinkler heads and lights (by half a metre)?

Welfare

  • Are staff room facilities adequate and clean/tidy?

  • Are washing and toilet facilities available and clean, with access to hot water?

  • Is there an adequate supply of drinking water?

  • Are all cleaning products supplied by JMS and stored along with all cleaning equipment appropriately?

  • Are all gas products or aerosols/crep protect stored on the ground floor or above and not in any cellar or basement floors?

  • Are lighting levels adequate throughout the store so as not to pose a hazard?

  • Is the ambient temperature in store comfortable for all staff and customers?

  • Is the first aid box adequately stocked, readily accessible and with all items in date?

  • Is the Health and Safety Law poster displayed (only applicable in the UK)?

  • Is the employers liability insurance certificate posted?

Housekeeping

  • Are all staircases including handrails and stair nosings, in good condition and free from defects?

  • Are suitable and sufficient ladders or kick stools available?

  • Are stock levels within the capacity of the store?

  • Is stock/equipment located safely and suitably in the stockroom and stored appropriately (e.g not on an office roof or aisles)?

  • Is waste and packing stored and then disposed of safely and not built up?

  • Is the DDA fitting room available and is the seat and rail in good working order?

  • Are mannequins, fixtures, mirrors, displays and all relevant attachments secured to prevent them from falling and potentially causing injury?

  • Is there a good standard of housekeeping throughout the store?

  • Are all points of sale/free standing displays located as so not to pose a hazard?

  • Are all floor surfaces within the store in good condition, free from trip hazards and are all changes in level clearly marked?

  • Is the main fascia signage and projecting sign secure (visual inspection required)?

Work Equipement

  • Does the passenger lift appear to be in good working order and free from any defects (visual inspection required)?

  • Does the escalator appear to be in good working order and free from any defects (visual inspection required)?

  • Is the risk assessment available and all staff been made aware of the risks and controls measures in place for the passenger lift emergency release procedures?

  • Is the lift emergency release key stored securely within the office?

  • Are all electrical fittings in good condition (e.g sockets)?

  • Are electrical panels secure and free from the obstructions and combustible materials (1 metre clearance required)?

  • Are all portable appliances/buffers in good condition?

  • Are the 2 yearly portable appliances testing up to date (check the sticker on the plug tops or the appliance)?

Further Comments

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  • Branch Managers Signature

  • Auditors Signature

  • Thank you for your time today. Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions following the audit or if you require any additional support. Please print this report and keep safe with all other Health and Safety documents. Email - daniel.anderson@jdplc.com Mobile - 07747475969

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