Title Page
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Trade Counter
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Manager
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Store Code
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ILS Code
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Area Manager
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Division
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
Initial Workplace
Internal
Flooring
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Are the FOH floors in acceptable condition?
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Are the warehouse floors in acceptable condition?
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Are the welfare floor in acceptable condition?
Stairs
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Are there any internal stairs
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Are there any Mezzanine stairs
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Are any combustible items stored under stairs
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Are the stairs/structure/handrails/nosing in acceptable condition
Internal Lighting
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Is there sufficient lighting in the building to allow employees to carry out their duties safely?
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Does the lighting installation pose an unacceptable risk to colleagues whilst they are storing or retrieving stock?
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Does the designed lighting installation allow for a scissor lift to be used to service the heating installation?
Thermal Comfort
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Is there a functioning heating installation within the building and Is the installed heating installation adequate?
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If NO are temporary heaters in place
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If YES has a risk assessment been completed and risks managed
Welfare
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Is there an adequate number of toilets in place to accommodate the predicted number of colleagues on site?
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Is there a suitable Canteen with white goods/seating/table etc.
Work Equipment
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Has the TC been issued all correct work equipment?
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Are all items of Work Equipment provided in good condition?
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Is Roller Racking installed?
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If YES has the correct work equipment been issued for access
Racking & Stock
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Are all installed racking/shelving in good condition
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Has all stock been correctly stored?
H&S Notice Board
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HSAW act poster in place
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Policy statement in place
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Up to date list of First Aiders & Fire Marshals
External
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How do wheelchair users access the building?
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Are those external ground surfaces which are within the demise and likely to be used by pedestrians in sound condition?
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If the TC has a foyer entrance is the surface Non Slip ?
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Are there any steps/handrails and are they in good condition
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Are there any estate gates and have they been secured as per Group Minimum Standards
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Are there any other external hazards
Environmental Hazards
Asbestos
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Was the building built before the year 2000?
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Is the appropriate asbestos survey available on site?
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Is the appropriate asbestos information poster on display on the notice board?
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Does the Duty Manager know where to find the relevant asbestos information for the Trade Counter
Delivery Point Assessment
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Is there sufficient space for a standard size delivery vehicle?
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Please specify type of delivery Standard/Standard (relaxed cordon)/Roadside (non high street)/Roadside High street
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Does the 3rd party logistics partner Risk Assessment specify a size and type of vehicle required?
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Are there inclines which may pose a hazard during the unloading process?
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Are there any slopes or changes in level present that prevent the movement of goods by standard methods?
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Are there any trip hazards in the delivery point area e.g. raised curbs/bollards etc? If Yes, please provide details.
Parking & Access
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Are there clearly marked, designated parking areas for customers and staff?
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Do the location of the designated parking spaces impact on the delivery point area. if yes, provide details?
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Is there adequate parking available for the store and / or neighbouring units?
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Do neighbouring units in the near vicinity have large volumes of traffic during normal working hours? If Yes, is it anticipated that this may affect receipt of delivery?
Trade Counter Exclusion Area
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Are roller shutter doors located away from regular pedestrian activity to allow for a 3 metre exclusion zone to be achieved? If No, please specify approx proximity of roller shutter doors to customer entrances.
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Is there sufficient room to achieve segregation from delivery point activities and pedestrian activity? If No, please provide details of additional control measures required.
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Does the TC have the correct equipment to form exclusion area
Manual Handling
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Are there any other hazards / factors which require additional control measures e.g. dock levellers etc.? If Yes, please provide details.
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Is there sufficient sources of lighting to safely carryout delivery
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Is access through good in door suitable