Health and safety induction checklist
Onboarding checklist template
Check this template against your local regulations and your own policies before you use it.
- Employee
- Role
- Start date
- Buddy or manager
Safety induction
On the first day, before they start work
| Done | Task | Due | Date | Initials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergencies | ||||
| Show every emergency exit and the assembly point | Day 1 | |||
| Explain the alarm, the evacuation procedure and the wardens | Day 1 | |||
| Show the fire extinguishers and explain who may use them | Day 1 | |||
| First aid | ||||
| Show the first aid kits and the AED, if there is one | Day 1 | |||
| Name the first aiders, and how to reach them | Day 1 | |||
| Hazards and controls | ||||
| Walk through the hazards in their work area and roleFor example manual handling, chemicals, machinery, vehicles or working alone. | Day 1 | |||
| Explain how each hazard is controlled, and the safe work procedures to follow | Day 1 | |||
| Show where chemical safety data sheets are kept | Day 1 | |||
| Equipment and PPE | ||||
| Issue the protective equipment the role needs, and show how to use and store it | Day 1 | |||
| Explain which equipment they may use only after training | Day 1 | |||
| Reporting | ||||
| Explain how to report an incident, injury, near miss or hazard | Day 1 | |||
| Name the health and safety representative or manager | Day 1 | |||
| Health and wellbeing | ||||
| Explain breaks, hours and fatigue rules | Day 1 | |||
| Explain the policies on alcohol and drugs, bullying and harassment | Day 1 | |||
| Explain where to get support, such as an employee assistance program | Day 1 | |||
| Rights and responsibilities | ||||
| Explain their duty to work safely and their right to stop unsafe work | Day 1 | |||
| Check they understood, and answer their questions | Day 1 | |||
| Both sign and date the induction record | Day 1 | |||
- Completed by
- Checked by (manager)
- Date
- Notes
