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General Workplace Safety Observation and Review

by Jerome Stevenson, from the Community

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This general workplace safety observation and review checklist helps teams assess hazards and compliance across common risk areas. Sections cover access and housekeeping, fire prevention and first aid, machine guarding and lockout tagout, fall protection, electrical safety, forklifts and material handling, required PPE, chemical storage, and tools and equipment. Use it to verify inspections, training, and controls are in place, capture photos of issues, and assign follow up actions.

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General Industry Health and Safety Observation Checklist

This general industry health and safety observation checklist helps teams conduct comprehensive workplace inspections across key risk areas. It covers confined spaces, electrical safety, fire prevention, first aid and emergency action, hand and power tools, hazard communication, lockout tagout, machine guarding, and material handling and storage including powered industrial trucks, cranes, hoists, and slings. Additional sections address PPE, signs and signals, walking working surfaces, welding and cutting, and administration items such as required posters. Use it to document observations, note corrective actions, and support compliance with applicable safety standards.

by Vince Plank, from the Community

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Workplace Safety Audit Checklist

Use this workplace safety audit template to evaluate health and safety management across commercial and industrial sites. The checklist covers policy and documentation, visitor sign in, risk assessments and permits to work, fire prevention and emergency lighting, general lighting and building safety, housekeeping and welfare facilities, storage and waste handling, machinery guarding and maintenance, electrical safety and PAT, chemical safety and COSHH controls, ladders and access equipment, first aid readiness, office ergonomics, transport and plant including forklifts and driver controls, safety signage, corrective actions and sign off. Ideal for routine inspections and compliance verification.

by Greg Oakman, from the Community

20+

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Eltel UK General Workplace Inspection Checklist

The Eltel UK general workplace inspection checklist helps teams review critical safety areas across sites and offices. Sections cover fire prevention and evacuation, general and emergency lighting, building and walkway safety, storage and housekeeping, machine guarding and lockout, electrical safety and test tagging, chemical management with registers and PPE, first aid facilities and emergency contacts, vehicle condition and maintenance, and common office hazards. Use this template to verify compliance, identify hazards, record training and procedures, and document sign-off by site representatives and auditors.

by Mike Ritchie, from the Community

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General Workplace Safety Inspection Checklist

This sample general workplace safety inspection checklist helps teams assess common hazards and controls across diverse work environments. Review fire prevention and evacuation readiness, lighting, building and walkway conditions, housekeeping and rubbish removal, storage design, machinery safeguards, electrical safety, chemical handling and MSDS, ladder condition and use, and first aid facilities. Capture findings, verify training, and document actions to improve safety compliance.

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General Workplace Safety Observation and Review

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