Information

  • Store name and number

  • Division

  • Location
  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Consulted with:

Store inspection

  • 1: Is the carpark free of hazards?- any hazards identified are to be reported via PULSE. Prior to leaving

  • 2: Does the drive thru have height markers indicating the maximum heights for vehicles?

  • 3: Are speed humps in good repair? Are they located in a position not to cause a trip hazard? Is there appropriate signage where applicable?

  • 4: Is there sufficient lighting available outside the building and does it work?

  • 5: Is the visitors book used correctly? Are the current general safety rules displayed within the folder?

  • 6: Was the fire evacuation point identified to you when you signed in ?

  • 7: Are the maintenance authority and permit to work forms available and in use? Is the required level of detail being entered?

  • 8: Is there adequate security signage in place to deter possible armed hold up offenders ? Eg CCTV, time delay safe

  • 9: Are contractors complying with electrical tagging requirements ? ( Monitor as contractors visit) ( review work permit document)

  • 10: Is cool room compliant to height restrictions? do door bells operate correctly? ( non applicable for glass doors)

  • 11: Are cool room entrances free from tripping hazards?

  • 12: Are stand alone fridges free from obstructions that restrict air ventilation? ( items stored above ,behind or on the side)

  • 13: Is floor in good /safe condition through each part of the store? ( review house keeping standards)

  • 14: Are the top of fixtures ,fridges free from stock?

  • 15: Are all fire exits / extinguishers clear and have unobstructed access from both sides?

  • 16: Do exits have push bars or single turn handles ?

  • 17: Are fire exit signs illuminated ? ( 2 types available - always on / on when power fails only)

  • 18: Is fire equipment serviced 6 monthly? (Check tags for dates)

  • 19: Does fire equipment have correct signage in place?

  • 20: Are extinguishers no more than 1200mm from the ground?

  • 21: Does the store have adequate CCTV coverage throughout store and are all cameras working? ( including monitors)

  • 22: Are any cameras being obscured by point of sale or merchandising displays that would inhibit clear vision?

  • 23: Is there free and clear access to all switchboards?

  • 24: Is the switchboard able to locked off and of a totally enclosed type?

  • 25: Are switchboard keys readily available?

  • 26: Does the switchboard have RCD,s

  • 27: Are stairwells exits well illuminated?

  • 28: Is lighting in the workplace suitable for the tasks being performed?

  • 29: Are first aid kits available? Are they fully stocked with authorised items? check expiry dates, Is there a CPR chart in the first aid kit? Are first aiders names listed on kits with expiry date of their certificate

  • 30: Is the first aid kit located as per indicated on the evacuation plan? is this location easily accessible?

  • 31: Are there sufficient number of safety steps and are they in good condition ( check grip tape and rubber base stoppers for damage)

  • 32: Are stock trolleys sufficient and in good working order?

  • 33: Does the store have the correct ladders in use ( stores should have capping ladders only - red or small silver ) Dan Murphy contractor ladders must be labelled " Contractor use only "

  • 34: Are pallet jacks in good working order?

  • 35: Are empty pallets being stored correctly? ( laid flat and not over stacked)

  • 36: Are operator manuals available for applicable equipment ( forklift, balers,electric jacks etc)

  • 37: Are authorised users lists in place for forklifts, Walker stacker, Electric pallet jacks ,Balers, Electric scissor lifts, goods elevators etc ?

  • 38: Are prestart checklists being completed for Forklifts, Walker stacker , Electric forklift?

  • 39: Are the keys removed / pin pads locked when equipment is not in use?

  • 40: Are emergency stop buttons operational on required equipment? Eg. Bale press , electric jacks

  • 41: Is PPE available for changing gas bottles on Forklifts?( googles, and gloves)

  • 42: Are gas bottles for the forklift chained up or locked in a secure separate location?

  • 43: Is the product in the stockroom fixtures stored below 1800mm?

  • 44: Is the stock in roll cages stacked correctly and to the right heights?

  • 45: Are standard operating procedures displayed on the able press?

  • 46: Is the able press in good working order? Eg Non operational when door is open and nothing stored above the unit

  • 47: Are there safety instructions provided in the form of a sticker on the able press?

  • 48: Are leather palm gloves available for cleaning up glass breakages and for collecting sharps ?

  • 49: Is sharps container available and does it have tongs attached or hanging close by?

  • 50: Are staff amenities neat, tidy and not being used as a stockroom ? Is there a sanity bin available?

  • 51: is the sink area left clean and tidy? No broken or damaged stock

  • 52: Are only approved chemicals being used ? Is there a copy of MSDS available ?

  • 53: Are wet floors signs available and readily accessible to staff?

  • 54: Is the spill kits clean and ready for use?

  • 55: Are yellow lines marked in designated areas ? Are lines in good condition?

  • 56: Is there adequate stage to notify all types of traffic about forklifts or pedestrian traffic in area?

  • 57: Has a traffic management plan been developed for the site?

  • 58: Is the Traffic plan being adhered to?

  • 59: Are NO PARKING signs used to designate unsafe or areas likely to restrict access?

  • 60: Is there an unobstructed route to the back dock for heavy transport?

  • 61: Are all areas illuminated for security ?

  • 62: Is the edge of the loading dock painted with Yellow non slip surface paint ?

  • 63: Are the edge flaps on scissor hoist spring loaded to ensure they do not stick in raised position?

  • 64: Are scissors hoists situated with a space of at least 300mm to prevent trapping between hoist and fixed equipment on walls?

  • 65: Has safety curtain been fitted around scissor hoist?

  • 66: Are the electric chargers located in a logical position?

  • 67: Is the dock leveller In Good working order?

  • 68: Is the plant room locked?

  • 69: Does the dock had a ladder to the road where necessary?

  • 70: Are damaged ceiling panels replaced ?

  • 71: Is equipment free of sharps edges?

  • 72: Do drawers open and close easily? Are they lockable. Eg stock room desk

  • 73: Is furniture and equipment designed to reduce the possibility of knocking hands and knees?

  • 74: Does shelving appear to be stable and locked in place?<br><br><br><br>

  • 75: Are all fridges fitted with LCD lighting and not fluros in new stores?

Culture and behaviour

  • 1: Ask a sample of team members to explain the danger tagging procedure - are they correct?

  • 2: Ask a sample of team members to explain hazard reporting process - are they correct?

  • 3: Ask a sample of team members to explain the incident reporting process- Are they correct?

  • 4: Ask a sample of team members to explain where they can obtain SHE information and procedures?

  • 5: Ask a sample of team members to discuss a time when the manager has praised them for doing something?<br>has it ever happened?

  • 6: Ask a sample of team members to discuss a time that a fellow team member has spoken to them abut safety ?<br>Has it ever happened?

  • 7: Ask the duty manager to discuss the most common unsafe acts in the store, Are they able to identify specific acts ? <br>What have they put into place to fix the unsafe acts

  • 8: Ask duty manager how they manage staff who perform unsafe acts discussed above. can they demonstrate the use of ILEAD,s prior to performance management?

  • 9: Are team aware ,involved and appear safety motivated

  • 10: Is equipment used as per specific SOP ? Is equipment used when required?

  • 11: Is stock displayed / stored in a safe manner that allows correct manual handling techniques to be used?

  • 12: Are team members wearing correct PPE when required? Eg vests when collecting trolleys etc. etc.

Training / Administration

  • 1: Is theBegin with safety board displayed and up to date? BWS only

  • 2: Is the SHE plan displayed? ( Dan murphy - store plan) (BWS- Area plan) Have objectives been reviewed and updated?

  • 3: Is the store managers name printed and signed on the safety and health policy?

  • 4: Is the current worksafe poster displayed (Victoria - if you are injured )?

  • 5: Are store manager and safety team members names printed on issue resolution poster?

  • 6: Are danger tags procedure displayed and tags available?

  • 7: Is the pulse pad available to all employees? ( blanks available on Infoshare )

  • 8: Is EEO ( Equal employment opportunity ) poster displayed with current HR representative name and phone number ?

  • 9: Has location of sharps container been displayed on the sharps procedure?

  • 10: Are first aid and emergency contact details up to date?

  • 11: Are current safety minutes on display on safety notice board?

  • 12: Is there current employee assistance program information available to employees?<br>(ITIM /CONVERGE )

  • 13: Is the current evacuation plan displayed in an adequate location?

  • 14: Does the emergency evacuation board have store name and number displayed?

  • 15: Is the evacuation plan orientated correctly? ( when looking at the map building is positioned so that it is matched how you are looking at it?)

  • 16: Is there a photo of the emergency evacuation meeting point ( if applicable)

  • 17: Has the evacuation point been clearly marked on the plan ? Is the assembly point located in a safe area?

  • 18: Are first aid, fire equipment and fire exits indicated on the plan using the correct stickers<br>Does the plan have the "you are here" location sticker?

  • 19: Does the emergency evacuation board indicate who the chief warden is?

  • 20: Has emergency response flip chart been read and signed off by all management team members, fire wardens (DM) and all staff (BWS)?

  • 21: Has the fire safety management plan been completed/ reviewed ( QLD DM stores only ) (green folder)

  • 22: Is there a copy of the current " Occupiers statement" Available at the store (QLD only)

  • 23: Are the "in case of fire" signs located at each dial out phone with phone number and address information visible?

  • 24: Are current MSDS available for authorised items used in store?

  • 25: Is procedure 004.1 sign off completed by all team members ?

  • 26: Are SOP,s for equipment in store signed off by applicable team members?

  • 27: Have any incidents reports been completed? Check PULSE<br>

  • 28: Have cat 3 / 4 incident investigations been carried out to completion ?

  • 29: Has applicable PPE training been signed off? Reflective vests ,goggles etc

  • 30: Is fire equipment training documented and signed off by all relevant team members

  • 31: Has forklift / walker stacker training been performed by all relevant team members ?

  • 32: Are current training certificates and sign offs completed and filed appropriately?<br>(DM certificates in safety folder)

  • 33: Is the safety pack " manual handling activity " completed by all team members each month and followed up on if required?

  • 34: Is the emergency lighting register located at store and is it up to date ?

  • 35: Is there any POS relating to "NOT transversing stairs with drinks and phones" on display ?

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