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Weekly Retail Safety Deep Dive Checklist

by Grant McEwan, from the Community

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This weekly retail safety deep dive checklist helps store teams audit operations across all departments. Verify manual handling practices, floor hazards, and availability of wet floor signage. Assess freezer and chiller conditions, PPE, door releases, lock-in alarms, and potential gas leak procedures. Review electrical appliances and tagging, pallet jacks, ladders and steps, storage areas, and housekeeping. Check chemical controls, MSDS availability, lighting condition, and fire equipment access and servicing. Inspect order picking trolleys and RF gun safety, confirm visitor controls and footwear, and ensure customer incident procedures are followed. Evaluate VDU ergonomics, emergency awareness, signage, and up-to-date training records to maintain compliance and reduce risk.

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