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Retail Site Safety Inspection Checklist

by Brandon Pregizer, from the Community

This comprehensive site inspection checklist helps retail teams, distribution centers, and warehouses audit safety and compliance. It covers office ergonomics, fire extinguishers and smoke detectors, first aid kits and eyewash stations, emergency exits and lighting, housekeeping and aisles, WHMIS/MSDS compliance, parking lot and sidewalk conditions, and health and safety board updates. Store and DC sections include equipment maintenance (forklifts, pallet jacks, bailers, compactors), stacking and racking practices, signage and fixtures, and dumpster areas. PPE checks and team member safety knowledge surveys ensure readiness and continuous improvement.

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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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Workplace Safety Audit Checklist
Use this workplace safety audit template to evaluate health and safety management across commercial and industrial sites. The checklist covers policy and documentation, visitor sign in, risk assessments and permits to work, fire prevention and emergency lighting, general lighting and building safety, housekeeping and welfare facilities, storage and waste handling, machinery guarding and maintenance, electrical safety and PAT, chemical safety and COSHH controls, ladders and access equipment, first aid readiness, office ergonomics, transport and plant including forklifts and driver controls, safety signage, corrective actions and sign off. Ideal for routine inspections and compliance verification.
by Greg Oakman, from the Community
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General Shop and Office Safety Inspection
This general shop and office safety inspection checklist helps teams evaluate critical areas across mixed office and workshop environments. Topics include emergency preparedness (exits, lighting, first aid kits, eyewash stations, fire extinguishers), hazardous materials control and MSDS records, PPE availability and signage, and overall housekeeping. It also covers tool and equipment condition and suitability, machine guarding, fuel storage and ventilation, electrical safety (cords, outlets, load), lighting levels, shelving security, ergonomics for desks and workstations, and safe access via entrances and stairways with proper handrails and signage. The checklist supports regular audits, visitor sign‑in compliance, and documentation, helping organizations identify hazards, maintain compliance, and improve workplace safety.
by Steven LaPlaca, from the Community
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Retail Site Hazard Inspection Checklist
This comprehensive site hazard inspection checklist helps retail teams identify hazards, prioritize corrective actions and maintain a safe store environment. It guides managers through electrical and equipment checks, housekeeping and emergency preparedness, manual handling, back-of-house and traffic management, mobile plant and battery charging, hazardous chemicals, and pallet racking. It also includes a team member questionnaire to verify safety knowledge and prompts for actions, notes and photos to document issues and close them out. Designed for regular use and discussion at Safety Leadership Team meetings, it supports compliance, incident prevention and continuous improvement.
by Ross Gibson, from the Community
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