Retail Compliance Checklist (Australia) | Infodeck

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Store Name

Inspector Name

Inspection Date

Next Review Date

1

Fire Safety

AS 1851:2012 / State Fire Services

Essential Fire Safety Measures

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS) submission	Annual
	Fire safety schedule compliance audit	Annual
	Chief Fire Warden appointment	Ongoing

Fire Detection & Alarm

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Fire indicator panel inspection	Monthly
	Manual call point functional test	Monthly
	Smoke detector functional test	Quarterly
	Complete fire alarm system inspection	Annual

Fire Suppression

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Sprinkler system visual inspection	Monthly
	Fire pump operational test	Weekly
	Portable fire extinguisher inspection	Monthly
	Fire hose reel functional test	Monthly

Emergency Preparedness

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Fire and evacuation drill	6 Months
	Emergency lighting functional test	Monthly
	Emergency lighting 90-minute test	Annual
	Exit signage illumination check	Monthly

2

Building & Facilities

NCC 2022 / State Building Acts

Lift & Escalator

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Lift maintenance by registered contractor	Monthly
	Lift annual safety inspection	Annual
	Escalator/travellator inspection	Monthly
	Lift emergency intercom test	Monthly

Accessibility

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Accessible entrance functionality check	Monthly
	Accessible toilet facilities inspection	Monthly
	Accessible parking signage	Annual
	Automatic door operation test	Monthly

HVAC Systems

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Air conditioning maintenance	Quarterly
	Filter replacement	Quarterly
	Indoor air quality assessment	Annual

Electrical

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	RCD (safety switch) test	6 Months
	Test and tag - retail environment	12 Months
	Electrical panel inspection	Annual

3

Food Safety (If Applicable)

FSANZ Food Standards Code

Food Safety Program

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Food Safety Program review	Annual
	Food Safety Supervisor certification	Every 5 years
	Food handler training	Upon hire

Temperature Control

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Refrigerated display temperature check	Twice daily
	Freezer temperature check	Twice daily
	Cold chain verification (deliveries)	Per delivery

Hygiene & Pest Control

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Pest control inspection	Monthly
	Food preparation area cleaning	Daily
	Hand wash station check	Daily

4

Workplace Health & Safety

WHS Act 2011 / Safe Work Australia

Risk Management

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Workplace Risk Assessment review	Annual
	Slips, trips, falls audit	Monthly
	Manual handling risk assessment	Annual

Incident Management

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Notifiable incident report	Immediately
	Incident investigation	Per incident
	First aid kit inspection	Monthly

Security

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	CCTV system check	Weekly
	Security alarm test	Monthly
	Cash handling procedures review	Annual

5

Customer Safety

Consumer Protection / Store Operations

Store Environment

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Floor surface condition check	Daily
	Shelving stability inspection	Monthly
	Product display safety check	Daily
	Shopping trolley/basket inspection	Weekly

Public Facilities

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Public toilet cleanliness check	Twice daily
	Baby change facilities check	Daily
	Drinking fountain hygiene	Daily