Checklist template

Store safety and ergonomics for fashion retailers

A ready-to-use checklist with 113 items in 6 sections, covering Ladders, Stockroom, Fixtures, Lifting, Steamers, Emergency exits. Use it as-is in Bindy, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 6 Sections
  • 113 Items
  • 95 Yes / No checks
  • 7 Scored ratings
  • 130 Points

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1. Ladders 17 items

  1. Ladders and step stools in the store Number
  2. A stepladder tall enough to reach the top wall bar without standing on the top step is kept in the store Yes / No 1 pt
  3. A garment reach pole is available at each wall with hang bars above shoulder height Yes / No 1 pt
  4. No employee was seen standing on a table, a fixture base, a chair or a fitting room bench Yes / No 1 pt
  5. No ladder or step stool inspected had a cracked rail, a loose step or a missing foot Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The rolling ladder of the shoe stockroom runs freely along its rail Yes / No 1 pt
  7. The top hooks or rollers of the rolling ladder are fully engaged on the rail Yes / No 1 pt
  8. The rail of the rolling ladder has a stop at each end Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The feet or casters of the rolling ladder hold when weight is put on the first step Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Employees coming down a ladder carry no more shoe boxes than one hand can hold Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Shoe boxes are handed down, not dropped or thrown from the ladder Yes / No 1 pt
  12. A ladder used in a display window stands with all four feet on the window platform Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Wall product above the top hang bar is changed before opening or after closing Yes / No 1 pt
  14. No ladder is set up in the swing of a stockroom or fitting room door unless the door is blocked open or locked Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Spotlights are changed with the track switched off and the lamp cooled Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Employees who climb ladders wear closed, flat-soled shoes Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Ladder condition and use Rating
    • Sound equipment used correctly 5 pts
    • Sound equipment, unsafe use observed 3 pts
    • Damaged equipment in use or climbing on fixtures 1 pt

2. Stockroom 17 items

  1. Rolling racks in the stockroom Number
  2. Long garments (coats, maxi dresses) on stockroom racks hang clear of the floor and the casters Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Rolling racks are parked out of the aisles Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Every caster of each rolling rack is present and turns freely Yes / No 1 pt
  5. No rolling rack is loaded so that its bar bows or its base spreads Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The hang bars of fixed stockroom racks sit fully in their brackets with no sag Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Shoe box stacks leave a gap below the shelf above, so a box slides out without lifting the stack Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Cartons waiting to be processed are stacked no higher than shoulder height Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Polybags, tissue and cardboard from unpacking are cleared from the floor during processing Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Security tag pins are kept in a closed container at the tagging station Yes / No 1 pt
  11. No loose pin was found on the floor or the processing table Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Ticketing guns are stored with the needle guard on Yes / No 1 pt
  13. An anti-fatigue mat lies at the processing table Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Mannequins and mannequin parts are stored lying down or in bins, not standing loose Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Spare glass shelves and mirrors are stored on edge in a padded rack Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Spare arms and brackets are stored in bins, not left sticking out at head height Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Stockroom condition Rating
    • Clear aisles and stable storage throughout 5 pts
    • Isolated clutter or overhang 3 pts
    • Blocked aisles or unstable storage 1 pt

3. Fixtures 20 items

  1. Damaged fixtures found on the sales floor during the visit Number
  2. Wall standards (slotted uprights) do not move when pulled by hand Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Brackets, faceouts and hang bars sit with both hooks fully in the slots Yes / No 1 pt
  4. The ends of faceouts and arms are capped or ball-ended Yes / No 1 pt
  5. In the kids' area, no arm end sits at a child's eye level without a cap Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Four-way racks and rounders do not rock or tip when pushed at the top Yes / No 1 pt
  7. The height pins or spring buttons of adjustable arms are engaged Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Glass shelves have no chips or cracks Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Glass shelves rest on cushioned brackets or are held by clips Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Wall mirrors are held by mechanical fixings, not adhesive alone Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Leaning floor mirrors are tethered or anchored to the wall Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Fitting room hooks and benches are firmly attached Yes / No 1 pt
  13. No pin, clip or broken hanger was found on the fitting room floors Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Each mannequin is locked onto its base rod or foot spike Yes / No 1 pt
  15. No mannequin, platform or fixture base extends into an aisle Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Risers and low platforms have an edge that contrasts with the floor Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Signs and props hung from the ceiling are held by cable or chain, not fishing line or tape alone Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Shoe try-on benches and fitting stools do not wobble Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Cords of lightboxes and lit fixtures are covered or run out of the walkway Yes / No 1 pt
  20. Condition of sales floor fixtures Rating
    • All stable and undamaged 5 pts
    • Minor defects, none hazardous 3 pts
    • Unstable fixtures or broken glass in use 1 pt

4. Lifting 18 items

  1. Strain or sprain injuries recorded at the store in the last 12 months Number
  2. Delivery cartons above the weight limit set by company policy are handled by two people or on a hand truck Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Cartons are wheeled to the stockroom, not carried across the sales floor Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Hanging garments are moved on a rolling rack, not carried in armfuls over the shoulder Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Rolling racks are pushed with the load below the pusher's line of sight Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Two people move a rolling rack on a ramp or across a threshold Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Floor fixtures are emptied before they are moved Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Fixtures without casters are moved on sliders or a dolly by two people Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Mannequins are taken apart or carried by two people when moved Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Glass shelves are carried upright, one at a time Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Denim, boots and cartons of outerwear are shelved between knee and shoulder height Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Employees working at bottom hang bars or low tables kneel or squat rather than stay bent at the waist Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Folding, tagging, steaming and register tasks are rotated at the interval set by company policy Yes / No 1 pt
  14. An anti-fatigue mat lies at each register position Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Bags, tissue and the scanner at the cash wrap are within reach without twisting Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Hanger bins at the cash wrap are emptied before one person can no longer lift them Yes / No 1 pt
  17. New hires have a manual handling training record Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Lifting and handling practices observed Rating
    • Aids used and loads shared 5 pts
    • Aids available but not always used 3 pts
    • Heavy or awkward loads carried alone 1 pt

5. Steamers 20 items

  1. Garment steamers in the store Number
  2. Burn injuries recorded at the store in the last 12 months Number
  3. Each floor steamer stands on a level floor in the designated steaming area Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Steaming is not done directly below a smoke detector or a sprinkler head Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The steamer is unplugged and cooled before the tank is refilled Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The steamer hose has no cracks, kinks or leaks Yes / No 1 pt
  7. The steamer head rests on its hook when not in the hand Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Garments are steamed hanging, with no hand held behind the fabric Yes / No 1 pt
  9. A heat-resistant steaming glove is available at the steaming area Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The steamer cord has no exposed wire or damaged plug Yes / No 1 pt
  11. The steamer is plugged directly into a wall outlet, not an extension cord or power strip Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Neither the cord nor the hose crosses a walkway Yes / No 1 pt
  13. No steamer was found switched on and unattended during the visit Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Water on the floor around the steamer is wiped up, or a mat is in place Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Steamers are drained and descaled on the schedule in the manufacturer's instructions Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Date the steamers were last descaled Date
  17. A steamer taken to the sales floor for touch-ups is used before opening or with the area coned off Yes / No 1 pt
  18. The first aid kit nearest the steaming area contains burn dressings Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Employees who steam were shown the manufacturer's instructions, and this is recorded Yes / No 1 pt
  20. Steamer condition and use Rating
    • Safe equipment and practice throughout 5 pts
    • Minor lapses (cord routing, refill practice) 3 pts
    • Damaged steamer in use or left on unattended 1 pt

6. Emergency exits 21 items

  1. The rear exit door is clear of rolling racks, cartons and fixtures Yes / No 1 pt
  2. The path from the sales floor through the stockroom to the rear exit is clear to the width required by local fire code Yes / No 1 pt
  3. On delivery days, cartons are staged outside the exit path Yes / No 1 pt
  4. The fitting room corridor is clear of go-back racks Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The mall service corridor outside the rear door is clear of the store's trash and fixtures Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Each exit door opened from the inside in one motion, without a key, when tried during the visit Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Exit signs are lit Yes / No 1 pt
  8. No hanging banner or tall fixture hides an exit sign from the sales floor Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The storefront gate or grille can be opened by hand in a power failure Yes / No 1 pt
  10. An employee asked could show how to open the storefront gate by hand Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Front tables and security pedestals leave the full width of the entrance clear Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Fire extinguishers are mounted and visible, not hidden by garments or racks Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Date on the last fire extinguisher inspection tag Date
  14. Nothing hangs from sprinkler heads or sprinkler pipes Yes / No 1 pt
  15. An employee asked could name the outdoor meeting point Yes / No 1 pt
  16. The evacuation plan assigns someone to check the fitting rooms Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Date of the last evacuation drill Date
  18. Name of the manager on duty Short text
  19. Condition of exit routes Rating
    • All routes and doors clear 5 pts
    • Partly obstructed, cleared during the visit 3 pts
    • Exit blocked or locked 1 pt
  20. Overall store safety and ergonomics Rating
    • No hazard found 5 pts
    • Hazards found, none with immediate risk of injury 3 pts
    • Hazard with immediate risk of injury found 1 pt
  21. Corrective actions required Comments

About this template

This checklist is part of the Bindy template library. Yes / No checks score 1 point when met; ratings score the points shown for each option. The overall score is the percentage of points earned, with N/A answers excluded. In Bindy you can add photos, assign corrective actions, require sign-off and compare results across sites.

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