Workplace health and safety inspection checklist
Checklist template
Check this template against your local regulations and your own policies before you use it.
- Business
- Location
- Date
Workplace inspection
Once a month, walking every area of the site
| Done | Task | Time | Initials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergencies and fire | |||
| Exits and the paths to them are clear and unlocked from the inside | |||
| Exit signs and emergency lighting work | |||
| Fire extinguishers are in place, unobstructed and in dateCheck the tag or label for the last service date. | |||
| The evacuation plan and assembly point are displayed and current | |||
| First aid | |||
| The first aid kit is stocked and nothing is out of date | |||
| The names of first aiders are displayed, and their certificates are current | |||
| Electrical | |||
| No damaged cords, plugs or outlets, and no overloaded power boards | |||
| Electrical equipment is tested and tagged where your rules require it | |||
| Floors and walkways | |||
| Floors are dry, clean and free of trip hazards such as cables, boxes and loose mats | |||
| Stairs have handrails, and steps and edges are visible | |||
| Storage | |||
| Heavy items are stored low, and shelving is stable and not overloaded | |||
| Nothing is stored in front of exits, switchboards or fire equipment | |||
| Chemicals | |||
| Chemicals are labelled, stored as their safety data sheets say, and kept away from food | |||
| Safety data sheets are on hand for every chemical, and protective equipment is available | |||
| Equipment and machinery | |||
| Guards are in place and equipment is in good repair | |||
| Faulty equipment is tagged out of service | |||
| Workstations and facilities | |||
| Lighting, ventilation and temperature are comfortable | |||
| Workstations are set up so people can sit or stand without strain | |||
| Toilets, drinking water and break areas are clean and working | |||
| Follow-up | |||
| Every hazard found is fixed or reported, with a photo | |||
| Hazards that need more than a quick fix are added to the corrective action register with an owner and due date | |||
- Completed by
- Checked by (manager)
- Date
- Notes
