Safety Training Observation Checklist (TOC) Retail Foundation

Safety
Preventing Fires

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 Your commitment to safety
Freedom from accidents is vitally important to you, your co-workers,
our customers, and any other visitors. To the management of this
outlet, safety is essential. Remember, no work is so important that
it needs to be done in an unsafe manner. And the most important
part of safety is you. Be aware of safety conditions and rules at all
times. Report any accidents and dangerous conditions to the shift
manager or Store manager.
□ If a fire does happen
Show which extinguishers in your store are to be used
in which area
Types of fire extinguishers
Extinguishers are made for different types of fires and are marked
with the letters below. Make sure you know which one to use for
which fire and how to use it. Or use all in one multi-purpose fire
extinguisher.

Using your head to prevent fires

A
□ Avoid problems Fires with paper or cloth

Describe precautions you can take to prevent fires in

your Outlet. B
Prevent fryer fires Fires with flammable oil or gases
Prevent fires: (K type is used for grease fires)
1 Observe Outlet as total No-smoking zone, very important.

C
2 Never use washroom to smoke, cigarettes.
3 Do not store anything in front of Electrical Panel.
4 Know where Extinguishers are located in your stores. Electrical fires
5 Slowly pulling fryers forward and turn off the gas valve when
cleaning

Use caution with cigarettes

No smoking is allowed in the Store. Smoking is only allowed in
designated locations outside the store. A dedicated container for
cigarette butts should be available in designated smoking locations.

How to use a fire extinguisher:

Keep your eyes open
Be alert for situations that might lead to a fire, such as gas odors or
frayed electrical cords, and let your manager know.
1 Pull the pin.
2 Sweep back and forth at the base of the fire.
Call emergency fire response services quickly, if needed.

Empty the trash

Extra trash is fuel for fire. Clean and empty trash bin receptacles Keep your Fire Exits Clear
on a regular basis or when it is full. 1 Know your fire exits.
2 And follow instruction of your manager during any emergency
situations.

Don’t store anything near electrical panels

In case of a fire, you may need to get to the circuit breaker quickly.
Objects in your way could make you lose valuable time in an
emergency.

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Preventing Falls and Lifting Safely

□ Preventing falls □ Keep lifting simple and painless

Describe three ways to prevent falls. Demonstrate proper lifting technique.
Why are shiny floors dangerous?

Do Don’t

Keep the floor clean and dry. Mop before peak periods so
that the floor can dry.

Clean up any spills right away. Use a damp mop (not a wet
one) or a paper towel to promote rapid drying of the floor.
Do lift with your legs Don’t lift with your back.

Put up caution signs at the edges of the wet floor.

Do make sure you can see over Don’t lift more than you can
what you’re carrying carry easily. If a load is too heavy
for you, ask for assistance.
Shiny floors are either wet or greasy and could be slippery. Use
brush to wash any hard oil marks from floors.

Clear away snow and put salt or other melting substance on

ice.

Don’t reach above your head

Do use a ladder if you can’t

Always wear slip-resistant shoes which are designed for use on easily reach something. Get help
slick surfaces. Ask your manager where to buy slip resistant when handling boxes, as needed
shoes.

□ Number of checkboxes missed _______. 100% needed to pass. Date;

Trainee names: Trainer:

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