Health and Safety Inspection Checklist

Federal requirement for any retailer with 10 or more employees. The summary of the prior calendar year's recordable injuries must be posted in a common area (break room is typical) from February 1 through April 30. Easy citation if a compliance audit catches it missing.

Capture the headline outcome plus any narrative notes. A 'Fail' or 'Pass with critical findings' triggers the corrective-action workflow on the next step. Photos attach evidence for the district manager review.

List each finding with a named owner and a target close date. Critical findings (blocked exits, missing extinguisher tag, exposed wiring, missing SDS) must close within 48 hours. Minor findings close before the next monthly inspection.

Send the inspection report and photos to the district manager the same day. Critical findings require a verbal call, not just an email — the DM may need to authorize emergency vendor dispatch (electrician, fire-extinguisher service) before the store opens tomorrow.