Inspection details
Inspected by (name and role)
Areas covered List the areas walked, so gaps between inspections are visible
Date and time
Accompanied by Inspecting with a worker from the area finds more than inspecting alone
Access, egress and floors
Mark each item pass, fail or not applicable. Every fail goes in the findings table with an owner.
- Walkways and aisles clear of obstructions
- Floors free of spills, damage, trip hazards and trailing cables
- Emergency exits unlocked, unobstructed and clearly signed
- Exit and emergency lighting working
- Stairs, ramps and handrails in good condition
- External paths and car parks free of potholes and adequately lit
- Pedestrian and vehicle routes separated or clearly marked
Fire and emergency equipment
- Extinguishers in place, accessible, and service tags in date
- Fire hose reels and blankets accessible and undamaged
- Evacuation diagrams displayed and matching the current layout
- Assembly point signage in place
- Alarm call points unobstructed
- First aid kits stocked, in date, and their locations signed
- Emergency contact numbers, including 999, displayed
- Spill kits stocked, where chemicals are used
Electrical and equipment
- Leads and plugs free of visible damage, test tags in date where required
- Power boards not overloaded or daisy-chained
- Switchboards accessible and closed
- Machine guards fitted and interlocks functioning
- Ladders and steps in good condition and stored properly
- Tools and equipment maintained, with defect reports actioned
- Damaged or faulty equipment tagged out of service
Storage, chemicals and housekeeping
- Racking and shelving undamaged, loads within rated capacity
- Heavy items stored between knee and shoulder height
- Nothing stored on top of cupboards or within 500 mm of sprinkler heads
- Chemicals labelled, stored to their safety data sheets, and the register current
- Waste removed regularly, bins not overflowing
- Amenities clean: toilets, kitchen, drinking water
- Lighting adequate in all work areas, no flickering or failed tubes
- Noise, temperature and ventilation reasonable for the work being done
People and process
- PPE being worn where signage or procedures require it
- New or inexperienced workers being supervised
- Safe operating procedures available at the point of use
- Incident and hazard reports since the last inspection reviewed and actioned
- Lone worker check-in arrangements operating, where relevant
- Contractors on site inducted and following site rules
Findings and actions
Log every fail here. An inspection without a completed actions table is a walk, not an inspection.
| Finding | Location | Risk (low, medium, high) | Action required | Owner | Due date | Date closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|