Workplace Safety Inspection Checklist

Walk the site with this monthly and log every finding with an owner.

Checklist steps

  1. Housekeeping and walkways

    No trip hazards, spills cleaned, storage stable.

  2. Electrical safety

    No damaged cables, no daisy-chained extensions, PAT in date.

  3. Machinery and guarding

    Guards fitted, emergency stops tested, maintenance current.

  4. PPE availability and use

    Right equipment, right size, actually worn.

  5. Chemicals and COSHH

    Labelled, stored correctly, data sheets accessible.

  6. First aid and signage

    Kits stocked, in date, first aiders listed.

  7. Log findings and assign owners

    Every issue gets an owner and a due date.

Frequently asked questions

How long does this take?

Around 100 minutes end to end once the team knows the steps. Times per step are listed above.

Can I edit this checklist?

Yes. Save it to LemPlates and you can add, remove or reorder steps, assign owners and set due dates.

How often should this be run?

Run it every time the process happens and review the steps at least every six months.