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Store Health and Safety Audit Checklist

by Harry Smith, from the Community

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This store health and safety audit checklist helps retail teams assess fire safety, structural stability, housekeeping and clear aisles, adequate lighting, training records, and PAT testing. It covers emergency evacuation drills, extinguisher servicing, hazard reporting, monthly inspection logs, ladder maintenance, and evidence of compliance documentation. Use it to standardize in‑store safety checks, support employee and customer safety, and reduce risk. Adapt the checklist to your local regulations and store operations.

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