Retail Store General Safety & Housekeeping Inspection - Zest Safety

• Site conducted

  Select

• Location

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

First Aid

• Is there a first aid kit available and fully stocked? (Requires a physical check of contents)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a sign to indicate the location of the first aid kit that is clearly visible? (mark as 'N/a' if the first aid kit is in a visible location and the location is obvious for all to see)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Racking & Shelving

• Is all of the racking or shelving securely fastened to the wall (or another stable structure) to ensure that there is no risk of it detaching or toppling over?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is racking or shelving in good condition with no damage or warping etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are shelves and racks properly organized to prevent products from falling onto the floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Slips, Trips or Falls

• Are all walkways and aisles free from clutter, including products, boxes, power cords and debris?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all floor surfaces clean, dry, and free of spills, especially in high-traffic areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any changes in floor level (e.g. steps or ramps) clearly marked and easily visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are warning signs or barriers in place (or available for use) where wet floors or potential hazards exist?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are handrails provided and in good condition for any stairs or steps in the store or storerooms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate lighting in all areas, including storage rooms and stairways?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Vapes and other battery powered equipment are securely stored, and none can be found at floor level where they could be accidentally stood on or crushed? (Note there is a fire-hazard from lithium batteries when they are compressed).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• An inspection reveals there are no broken vapes or spilled liquids from vapes anywhere in the store or storeroom? (Note: spilled liquid from vapes can be a minor chemical hazard and may include nicotine exposure).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All areas are clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual Handling

• Are heavier boxes stored at an appropriate height to minimise the need for bending or overreaching? (ideally between knee-to-shoulder height).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees provided with awareness training on proper lifting techniques?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage areas organised well and kept sufficiently clear to prevent awkward lifting or carrying of boxes? (Lifting should not involve lifting sideways, or overreaching).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Facilities

• Are the facilities in clean and hygienic condition? (Check that toilets, handwash basins, fridges, drinking water, and kitchenette areas are sufficiently clean, there is soap and hand-drying options available - this is a this is a requirement of the Health and Safety at Work (HSW) Regulations.

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• Are all facilities, including drinking water, toilets, hand-washing basins, and fridges, in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the toilet area have a functioning lock on the inside of the door? (Requirement under the HSW Regulations)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signature of person completing the Inspection.

  Sign