Store Inspection Checklist

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Good Storage Practices

Ventilation adequate? Force ventilation in place? No signs of dampness
Stand fan, wall fan, exhaust fan and etcs, in good working conditions
Lighting is enough?
Materials, equipment and tools are stored at least 0.5m away from lighting and sprinkler.
Materials, equipment and tools are stored separately (by room/ section) and stored correctly by class and category (Pesticide - Class 1 to 4, Equipment, Safety Materials) etcs.
No heavy material/ equipment at high level
All chemicals agents are stored on rack, above the floor area.
Pesticides and RTU rodenticides should be physically stored separately.
RTU rodenticides must be kept within air tight containers.
Termites bait and fresh filter canister should be stored in another area or section. Away from pesticide vapor contamination.

Floor is cleaned regularly.
Floor in good conditions, no crack, not uneven. Coating (if any) in good conditions.
No spillage on the floor, racks and etcs.
No expired and unlabeled chemical product
Any unfamiliar/unauthorized product (that is not in APL/consumable list)
Storage rack condition, no bent, rust or damage.
Ladder conditions: proper mid support, rubber base and no damage.
Trolley, jack or other lifting equipment in good working conditions
Proper waste bin is provided.
An area is allowed or set out for waste or empty containers and materials held for disposal, and materials for repair. Area is properly labelled.
No excessive accumulation of used materials at the store eg batteries and cans.
Waste are regularly cleared / recycled.
Where waste materials are recycled, there are proper and labelled segregation bins. No mixing of materials observed in the bins.
Practice 1st in 1st out (FIFO)

An area is set out for chemical agent mixing or preparation. Area is separate from storage area by space/room/partition etc safe and properly labelled.
Clean water facilities at the store or near by for cleaning of hands, eye and body and in working condition.
Soap or cleansing agents provided.

Safety helmet provided and kept in clean, good condition
Mask provided and kept in clean, good condition In bag/container
Respirator & cartridges provided and maintain well & clean in bag / container
Hand gloves provied and kept in clean, good condition bin bag/container
Ear plugs provided and kept in clean, good condition in bag or container
Safety glasses, face shield provided and maintain well & clean in bag / container
Safety harness and life line provided and kept in clean, good condition
Apron , coveralls provided and kept in clean, good condition

Safety Shoes worn by staff working at the the stores.
Suitable PPE (personal protective equipment) is worn when handling chemical agents eg safety gloves, safety mask/respirator, apron
No eating & drinking at the store. Drinking bottle and leftover food at the store are not observed.
No smoking. Leftover cigarette butts on the floor are not observed.

If a window to the exterior is present, it must be made secured to prevent force entry e.g secured by metal bars.
Walkway is sufficient for safe access, not obstructed.
Access to the store is controlelled for authorize person only. Under lock and key when not in use . Under control by an assigned person
Fire extinguisher in place and sufficient in numbers. Atleast 1 near each entrance/exit. Powder / ABC type should be provided.
Extinguisher inspected regularly by qualified contractor. Inspection label updated.
Spill kit with adequate stock - dry sand/vermiculite (for pesticides), absorbent pads or rags, waste bags with lies, putty to seal leaks, dust pan
First Aid Box : clean condition, enough first aid stock, kept at easily access area
First Aid Box Checklist & First Aid Register in place. Checklist is updated.

Signage & Labels : in good condition, at proper location, easily noticed.
Store clearly labelled eg. "Pesticides Store" , "Equipment Store" at the store entrance and other separate compartments
No smoking sign, Authorized Personnel Only signs, Wear Safety Shoes signs displayed at every store entrance
Emergency Contact Numbers posted clearly e.g fire bridge, branch managers
Storage rack are properly labelled for storage by class/category
All chemical agents (liquid, powder, aerosol, ,granulars etc) are properly capped and enclosed. All properly labelled and label legible.
Spill control kit clearly labelled.
Stock cards, inventory records are in place and updated
MSDS are in place, readily accessible and updated. Kept near to entrance/exit area as far as possible.
Audit acknowledged by
Auditing officer

Store Documents

Equipment List and Condition