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Run: Grocery Parking Lot and Cart Corral Hourly Walk

Hourly exterior safety walk for grocery parking lots, cart corrals, and fire lanes. Use it to catch stray carts, spills, lighting issues, and access problems...

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Walk Details

Full name of the associate conducting this hourly walk.
Date and time this hourly walk was initiated.
Select the zone(s) covered during this walk.
Current weather conditions that may affect hazard risk (e.g., rain, ice, high wind).

Cart Retrieval and Corral Condition

Corrals should not be so full that carts extend into pedestrian walkways or drive lanes. Overflowing corrals create struck-by and trip hazards.
Count carts found loose in drive lanes, not in corrals or staging areas. Zero is the target; any count above 0 requires immediate retrieval.
Damaged corral hardware can cause lacerations to customers and associates. Inspect each corral for bent rails, missing end caps, or exposed sharp edges.
Accumulated debris and standing water in corrals create slip and trip hazards and attract pests. Corrals should be clear and dry.

Spill and Slip Hazard Identification

Check all marked pedestrian crosswalks and walkways adjacent to the building entrance for wet or slippery surfaces. Per OSHA 1910.22(a), walking surfaces must be maintained in a clean, dry condition.
Ice and snow on walkways are a leading cause of customer slip-and-fall incidents. If present, immediate salting, sanding, or removal is required before the area is accessible.
If a spill or hazard was identified on a prior walk and not yet remediated, confirm that cones, wet floor signs, or barrier tape are properly positioned to warn customers and associates.
If a new hazard was found, describe its location, approximate size, and substance. Enter 'None' if no new hazards were found.

Fire Lane and Emergency Access

Walk the full length of marked fire lanes. Any obstruction — including shopping carts, pallets, or parked vehicles — must be removed immediately. Per NFPA 1 Section 18.2, fire access roads must remain unobstructed.
Faded or missing fire lane markings reduce compliance. Confirm that 'FIRE LANE – NO PARKING' signage and red curb paint are clearly visible.
Confirm that no carts, pallets, or vehicles are blocking the primary customer entrance/exit paths from the parking lot to the building.

General Lot Safety and Lighting

Walk the lot perimeter and note any non-functional light poles or fixtures. Inadequate lighting is a safety and security risk. IES RP-20 recommends a minimum of 1 foot-candle average maintained illuminance for parking facilities.
Trip hazards from pavement defects are a leading cause of customer injuries. Any vertical change in elevation ≥ 0.5 inches in a pedestrian path requires coning and a maintenance work order.
Confirm that accessible parking spaces and adjacent access aisles are free of carts, debris, and unauthorized vehicles. ADA Standards for Accessible Design Section 502 requires access aisles to remain clear.
Note any security concerns, abandoned packages, or situations requiring escalation to store management or law enforcement.
Document any non-critical findings, maintenance needs, or observations not captured above. Enter 'None' if nothing additional to report.

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