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WHS Store Inspection Checklist

by Rameez Khan, from the Community

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This WHS store inspection checklist helps retail teams assess safety and compliance across the store. It guides reviews of previous actions, fire prevention, policies and signage, front and back of house conditions, storage and racking, ladders and equipment, electrical safety, first aid readiness, delivery and loading areas, external walkways and exits, food hygiene where applicable, and team knowledge of procedures. Includes space for general comments and sign off by the inspector and manager.

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WHS Store Audit Checklist
This Work Health and Safety store audit checklist helps managers and teams assess safety and compliance across retail and hospitality environments. It covers lighting, signage, traffic areas, benches and counters, storage practices, fire safety, electrical safety, chemical handling, first aid readiness, and general WHS management. Use it to identify hazards, verify training and documentation, ensure equipment is maintained and accessible, and track corrective actions for continuous improvement.
by Mark Buckland, from the Community
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Retail Store Inspection Checklist
This downloadable store inspection checklist helps retail teams conduct routine safety checks across sales floors, stockrooms, entrances and exits, and back of house areas. Verify housekeeping, walkways, lighting, electrical and equipment conditions, fire protection, first aid, hazardous materials handling, hygiene facilities, and parking. Use it to spot hazards, document findings, and assign corrective actions to improve compliance and the safety of customers and employees.
by Rajan Singh, from the Community
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WHS Retail Delivery Handover Checklist
Use this WHS Retail Delivery handover checklist to document store details, project type, delivery references, and who conducted the check. Capture external store images, assess POS items and references, review fixtures and missing items, and record stock, grade, and planogram issues. Include back-of-house observations and attach media to support findings. This template helps retail teams streamline handovers, maintain WHS compliance, and ensure a smooth store opening or refit.
by Shaun Crack, from the Community
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Store Health and Safety Review Checklist
This retail store health and safety review checklist helps teams audit boards and mandatory postings, lift truck certifications, equipment and ladder condition, and hazards across store interior and exterior areas. It covers electrical and communication rooms, fire safety and emergency preparedness, and warehouse racking and signage. Verify PPE availability, eyewash stations, spill kits, sharps containers, and hand sanitizer function. Assess hazardous chemical controls, compressed gas handling, and first aid readiness. Confirm visitor logging and staff knowledge of policies, evacuation procedures, and incident reporting. Use for routine audits to maintain compliance and reduce risk in retail locations.
by Nikhil Rattan, from the Community
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WHS Store Audit Checklist

This Work Health and Safety store audit checklist helps managers and teams assess safety and compliance across retail and hospitality environments. It covers lighting, signage, traffic areas, benches and counters, storage practices, fire safety, electrical safety, chemical handling, first aid readiness, and general WHS management. Use it to identify hazards, verify training and documentation, ensure equipment is maintained and accessible, and track corrective actions for continuous improvement.

by Mark Buckland, from the Community

20+

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Retail Store Inspection Checklist

This downloadable store inspection checklist helps retail teams conduct routine safety checks across sales floors, stockrooms, entrances and exits, and back of house areas. Verify housekeeping, walkways, lighting, electrical and equipment conditions, fire protection, first aid, hazardous materials handling, hygiene facilities, and parking. Use it to spot hazards, document findings, and assign corrective actions to improve compliance and the safety of customers and employees.

by Rajan Singh, from the Community

20+

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WHS Retail Delivery Handover Checklist

Use this WHS Retail Delivery handover checklist to document store details, project type, delivery references, and who conducted the check. Capture external store images, assess POS items and references, review fixtures and missing items, and record stock, grade, and planogram issues. Include back-of-house observations and attach media to support findings. This template helps retail teams streamline handovers, maintain WHS compliance, and ensure a smooth store opening or refit.

by Shaun Crack, from the Community

10+

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Template

Store Health and Safety Review Checklist

This retail store health and safety review checklist helps teams audit boards and mandatory postings, lift truck certifications, equipment and ladder condition, and hazards across store interior and exterior areas. It covers electrical and communication rooms, fire safety and emergency preparedness, and warehouse racking and signage. Verify PPE availability, eyewash stations, spill kits, sharps containers, and hand sanitizer function. Assess hazardous chemical controls, compressed gas handling, and first aid readiness. Confirm visitor logging and staff knowledge of policies, evacuation procedures, and incident reporting. Use for routine audits to maintain compliance and reduce risk in retail locations.

by Nikhil Rattan, from the Community

20+

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WHS Store Inspection Checklist

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