Store Audits
MANAGEMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PROTECTION FOR RETAIL AND SERVICE COMPANIES
Ensuring the safety and health of employees is essential for all companies operating in the retail and service sectors. This responsibility also includes protecting customers who enter the sales areas and move freely within the premises.
Bureau Veritas Store Audits are designed to support companies with multiple locations or branch networks in assessing and improving their occupational safety standards.
Why Store Audits?
Store Audits help to:
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increase protection for employees and customers
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reduce liability risks through compliance with applicable regulations
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decrease workplace accidents and occupational illnesses
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strengthen the company’s image
In the retail and service sectors, it is often challenging to maintain a consistent level of safety and health protection across all locations. With Store Audits, we support companies in ensuring compliance and quality standards.
How Does a Store Audit Work?
The audits assess both company specific requirements and compliance with applicable regulations.
Areas reviewed include:
- internal organization of occupational safety
- compliance with key regulations on safety, work equipment, substances, and health monitoring
- risk assessments and operating instructions
- safety of structures and storage equipment, ladders, and steps
- documentation of inspections of systems and equipment (electrical devices, ventilation, elevators, fire extinguishers)
- fire protection measures, escape and rescue routes
- training of personnel on equipment, work procedures, and safety topics.
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Which Customized Audits Can We Offer Companies to Meet Their Specific Needs?
In addition to legal requirements, company specific criteria can be integrated, such as:
- measures for theft prevention
- compliance with brand guidelines.
Depending on requirements, we can develop:
- a customized Store Audit concept
- a definition of relevant criteria
- a tailored criteria catalog
- a specific evaluation system.
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Who Are Store Audits For?
Store Audits are suitable for all companies that sell products or services through physical retail outlets and/or online channels. They are beneficial for both companies with large branch networks and smaller businesses looking to improve their safety conditions.
Examples of relevant industries include:- Clothing, sporting goods, toy, cosmetics, or furniture stores
- Pharmacies, bakeries, mobile phone shops and other service-oriented stores
- Department stores
- Supermarkets, discounters, and specialty food retailers
- Banks and financial service providers
- Electronics stores
- DIY, construction, and garden centers.
In principle, Store Audits can be applied across all areas of brick and mortar retail.