Health & Safety Board
Is the Company Health and Safety Policy Poster posted?
Is the current month's Safety inspection (plus last 2 months) posted ?
Is St.John's First Aid poster posted?
Are all certified First Aid attendants listed and their certificates posted? Check validity.
Is company workplace injury reporting poster posted ?
Is the map to the nearest hospital posted?
Is the Occupational Health and Safety Act posted along with Province Specific Information?
Additional Notes / Concerns
First Aid Requirements
Are all managers and keyholders First Aid Certified ?
Is the First Aid Kit fully stocked and in good condition ? (Refer to the First Aid Policy for list of Kit requirements in your province)
Is the First Aid Binder readily accessible? Is the binder being used to record injuries?
Are all incidents being reported to the Reed Group as listed on the Workplace Injury Reporting Poster? Are there any outstanding non-reported incidents?
Additional Notes / Concerns
Fire Safety & Emergency Prepardness
Are all fire extinguishers in good condition?
Do all fire extinguishers have inspection tags?
Are all exit door push bars in good condition? (arm-a-door exit door lock) [where applicable]
Is the emergency preparedness binder readily accessible?
Is the Cold Fire Can , UN Certified Bin and Absorbent readily available? (Thermal Event Kit)
Additional Notes / Concerns
Electrical Panels
Are all electrical panels & transformer free and clear of obstructions?(Ensure nothing is placed in contact to the electrical panels) [where applicable]
Are all visible electrical cords in good condition (no frays, cracks or damage)
Are all visible electrical plugs fully inserted into the outlet ?
Additional Notes / Concerns
Storage & Displays
Are all shelves in good condition and secured to the ground or the wall?
Additional Notes / Concerns
Store Interior
Are all aisles and passageways clear?
Is the in-store toilet clean and sanitary? (if present)
Are all work areas adequately illuminated?
Are all surface walkways even - no holes, cracks or lifting tiles?
Additional Notes / Concerns
Personal Protective Equipment & Infection Control
Are protective gloves avaialble to employees for use when handling cleaning sprays and knives (to open boxes)?
Is the eye wash bottle full and not expired?
Are all hand sanitizes in the store operational and dispensing foam/gel?
Additional Notes / Concerns
Documentation & E-learning
Have all employees signed the A-frame Ladder Usage training document and are they filed in the employee file?
Have all the H&S compliance E-modules been completed by every employee ?
Check all employee files for the signed acknowledgement sheet from "Your Guide to Workplace Health & Safety". Is the signed acknowledgement present?
(Ontario Only) Check all employee files for signed excess hours consent form. Is the signed form present?
Additional Notes / Concerns
Employees
Ask 1 employee- "Name 2 First Aid Certified Employees in the store"
Ask 1 employee "Do you know your responsibilities for reporting injuries and emergencies".
Ask 1 employee "Do you know how to safely handle chemical supplies you use during your shift?"
Additional Notes / Concerns
Additional General Concerns