WSBH H&S Retail Audit 2024 V1

Are bins emptied and the exterior bin locked?

Are there no smoking signs displayed?

Check appliances and ensure all items ate PAT tested.

Do all extension cables have an RCD Adaptor in use?

Test the RCD Adaptor. (NOTE: Testing will interrupt the power supply, any unsaved work will be lost and the IT equipment will need to be restarted)

Is the COSHH cupboard labelled as such?

Are all contents of the COSHH cupboard in the COSHH Risk Assessment folder?

Does the shop have a fish key to hand?

Is the flick test being completed monthly?

Has the hour long discharge been completed in the last three months?

Has the annual 3 hour discharge been completed in the last 12 months?

If there are any issues issues or concerns with the emergency lights, have they been reported?

Does the shop have a safe and working kick stool to stand on?

Does the shop have a step ladder?

Does the step ladder have more than three steps?

Does the step ladder have damage or worn feet?

Does the step ladder show any signs of damage to welds, rungs or tie rods?

Is the First Aid kit accessible and in date?

Are the contents correct? Check for plasters!

Are any employees / volunteers new or expectant mothers?

Are any employees or volunteers under the age of 18 years?

Are there any concerns about the health & wellbeing of colleagues at the shop?

If applicable, has all sickness & absence been reported to HR?

Are safety gloves available to colleagues if they wish to use them?

Is hand sanitiser available to colleagues and customers?

Are face masks available if required?

Is the Lone Working device accessible and ready to use?

Is the Health & Safety Law - What you need to know poster displayed with the correct details?

Are the contents of the notice boards up to date?

Is the Shop Safety - Do's and Don'ts poster displayed?

Is the Safe Lifting & Carrying poster displayed?

Is the Safe Sorting poster displayed?

Is all employee online training up to date?

Is all volunteer training in hand and up to date?

Are the monthly temperature checks being completed on the hot / cold water?

Is the Legionella Risk Assessment available onsite?

Is there a Caution Hot Water Sticker by the hot water outlet?

Is the hot Water storage being flushed monthly?

Is the Gas Appliance being inspected annually?

Is the Carbon Monoxide testing being carried out monthly?

Are all accidents and incidents being reported to the Retail Management team / recorded on Sentinel?

Has the drill been carried out in the last six months?

Are the Means of Escape being inspected weekly?

Are the Fire Extinguishers being checked weekly?

Is the Fire Alarm being tested weekly?

Are the smoke detectors / heat sensors being tested weekly?

Are the fire doors being checked weekly?

Are there sufficient Fire Exit Signs in the shop?

Are there sufficient Fire Actions signs in the premises?