Title Page

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel Affected or Assisting with the Risk Assessment

  • Staff members Name

  • Date of Birth

  • Location where staff member works and believes the issues / concerns originate

  • Store Name and or Department

Introduction & History

  • List the Potential Hazards or concerns raised and a brief history of subject and events.

  • Prescribed medication to the subject

  • Are suffering from an injury or condition that restricts your mobility

  • What is the nature of your injury / Condition. Explain in detail How it occurred, when and how it will affect your ability to work safely.

  • Will your injury / Condition restrict, slow or prevent you from leaving the premises in the event of an emergency or evacuation

  • In the last 5 years how many incidents have occurred where the subject has suffered an asthma attack or difficulty breathing, seizures or any other related issues whilst at work

  • In the last 5 years how many work related incidents have triggered or caused the subject to suffer an asthma attack or difficulty breathing, seizures or any other related issues outside of work

  • Ongoing concerns

Manual Handling

  • Have you received your Manual Handling Training

  • Is the task / staff member free of any manual handling issues

  • Has a Dr or OH advised light work or any other advice

  • Current control measures in place

  • Are current control measures suitable and sufficient

Work at Heights (Use of stepladders, access platforms, kick stools when accessing stock on fixtures)

  • Have you received work at Height Training

  • Has Dr or OH advised not to work at height

  • Current control measures in place

  • Are current control measures suitable and sufficient

General Lighting

  • Is lighting suitable & sufficient

  • Is there natural source lighting

Ventilation

  • Is ventilation suitable and sufficient

Flooring

  • Is the flooring free from slip, trip and fall hazards

  • Is the flooring clear of obvious debris & dust

Environment & General Conditions

  • Does the staff member have to work in excessive heat or cold Working Temperatures

  • Is the current working temperatures detrimental to staff members health

  • Is the environment clear of obvious dust

  • Are boxes in the area clear of dust and dirt

  • From observations conducted in the areas the subject has access to, is they clear from having to handle any dust laden items

Current Control Measures

  • List the current control measures in place

  • Are the current control measures for handling the stock in this area suitable and sufficient

  • Is PPE a necessary and appropriate control measure in this incident

  • If there are any foreseeable changes that might take place in the place of work, which could increase the risk to staff member

Recommended Control Measures

  • List any additional control measures required or recommendations.

Sign Off

  • Date and Time Completed

  • Review Period

I confirm that I have conducted this risk assessment, based on visual observation and inspection of the area in question and information provided to me by all persons called upon to assist, which includes the subject personnel.

  • Signature of Person Conducting the Risk Assessment

I confirm that I was actively engaged in this risk assessment and provided information to the assessor to assist. I also agree that I am satisfied that the recommended control measures are suitable and sufficient and should there be any change in circumstances I will bring this to the attention of Management immediately. I can confirm that I have read or had the opportunity to read this completed document.

  • Signature of Person(s) subject of the Risk Assessment

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