Title Page
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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
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Store Location
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Date of Self Assessment
Is housekeeping acceptable
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Sales floor free from hazards
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Are there unattended stock pallets with no attempt to remove them
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Outdoor areas are free from obvious litter and rubbish that could lead to slips or trips
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Are entrance gates locked open?
Is the Yard/Warehouse surface in good condition?
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Is the surface damaged, deteriorated or unsuitable making product storage potentially dangerous?
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Are they potholes likely to cause FLT instability when moving stock?
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Any tripping hazards?
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If there are issues have they been reported and are you monitoring their progress?
Are all colleagues using the appropriate PPE?
Are colleagues aware of manual handling techniques?
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When observing colleagues do they display good manual handling techniques?
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Are all colleagues trained on LiFT and demonstrating that the principles have been adopted?
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Can colleagues explain and demonstrate how correct lifting should be undertaken?
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Are colleagues making use of all equipment to reduce the need for manual handling?
Are forklifts being operated correctly?
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Is the correct PPE being worn e.g. lap straps, hi vis, safety shoes?
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Is the 2 metre rule being observed?
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Is there evidence of inappropriate behaviour e.g. keys in ignition, smoking, excessive speed?
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Is there evidence of turning with raised forks, travelling without raising the forks sufficiently?
Is product stored safely?
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All stock is stable and not at risk of falling
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All stock at height is shrink wrapped to the pallet or banded <br>Note if delivered without and untouched not required e.g. cement and kitchen tops
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In the Yard - is all pallet stock secure and not stored above the compound fence?
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Is there sign of potential pallet collampse?
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Pallets holding stock are in good condition and free from missing slats or blocks
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Sales floor pallets are stacked securely with a min. of 2 layers of stock?
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Long products are stored on suitable pallets?
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Long or tall heavy products are sufficiently restrained to prevent falling/toppling?
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Fence panels at height are all banded?
Is the racking free from obvious damage?
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Are you tracking your racking inspection remedial actions?
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Have you reviewed for obvious damage:-<br>Damage can be identified as bending or bowing of the beams and uprights. It could also relate to dislodged beams or severe rusting of joints.<br>NOTE:- Any damages must be reported and all stock unloaded immediately.
Are all fire escape routes clearly signed and accessible with directional signs in place?
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Are all doors operational?<br>At no point should they be locked or blocked with stock or rubbish.
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Can you get to each fire assembly point from each of the exits?<br>Hint - stand with your back to the fire door and assume you are a customer that does not know where to run.
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Is directional signage in place and un-obstructed?<br>Note:- Directional running man is preferred
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Is the correct furniture fitted to the door allowing it to be easily opened in an emergency?
Is vehicle loading and unloading conducted in a safe manner?
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Do you have a Do Not Move sign in place and are all colleagues aware of the process?
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Is the driver out of the cab in a safe location, if not is the Warehouse colleague in charge of his keys?
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Are all FLT drivers confident to inform the delivery driver that they require a 2 metre exclusion zone and do they comply with it?
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Are passing vehicles and pedestrians controlled?
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If reversing is required, are banksman always in place to support?
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If vehicles need to reverse onto the highway do you have sufficient highway trained banksman ?
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Have you observed inappropriate unloading e.g. 2 lifts of product to a FLT movement
Is all working at height related equipment in good condition and fit for use?
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Review all store use ladders and the aircraft steps
Are all welfare facilities in an acceptable condition?
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Are all staircases well lit and free from stock or POS?
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Team room/canteen should be fit for purpose. <br>Note - cupboards cleared of any contaminates, fridge in clean working order, microwave clean etc.
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Are the toilet facilities clean with adequate supplies?<br>Please ensure both Male and Female toilets are checked, broken toilet seats are not acceptable.
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Can you provide hot water and hand washing facilites?
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If you have a public toilet is it maintained on a twice daily basis?
