Template

Library Health and Safety Audit Checklist

by Gary Howarth, from the Community

10+

This library health and safety audit checklist helps service managers and auditors verify compliance across library sites. Review safety policy, risk assessments, incident reporting, emergency plans, first aid, safeguarding and security, staff training, wellbeing, DSE, cleaning operations, COSHH controls, waste handling, equipment, and communication. Capture evidence, note findings, and sign off actions during opening and closing meetings.

With SafetyCulture you can

Digitize any process, procedure or policy

Eliminate mistakes made by paper-based processes

Create and share professional reports instantly

Confirm accountability and compliance with a digital log

With SafetyCulture you can

Digitize any process, procedure or policy

Eliminate mistakes made by paper-based processes

Create and share professional reports instantly

Confirm accountability and compliance with a digital log

About author

Community

This community page makes available free workplace checklists and templates created by other users within the SafetyCulture community. SafetyCulture has re-published this content and where possible, has credited the original author. SafetyCulture has not verified the accuracy, reliability or suitability of any community content. You agree that your use of any of this content is in accordance with SafetyCulture’s Terms and Conditions.

Template
Library Facilities Compliance Audit Template
This Library Facilities Compliance Audit template helps libraries meet statutory building and health and safety requirements. It covers water hygiene and legionella controls, asbestos management, COSHH, electrical and fire safety, gas and boiler house checks, work equipment, premises management, and housekeeping. Additional sections include work at height, lone working, manual handling, lifts and lifting equipment, HVAC, first aid, contractor control, oil storage, sewage and water treatment, events hosted by third parties, building security, and cleaning. Use it to document evidence, identify actions, and ensure ongoing compliance across your library estate.
by Gary Howarth, from the Community
Downloads: 10+
Get
Template
Health and Safety Audit Checklist for Schools
This comprehensive school health and safety audit template helps leaders and site managers review compliance across policy, risk assessments, and day to day operations. It covers fire safety planning and drills, alarms, extinguishers, emergency lighting and exits, asbestos management and permissions to work, contractor controls, electrical and gas safety, legionella controls and water monitoring, plant and equipment maintenance, lifts and lifting accessories, hazardous substances and COSHH, first aid provision, accident reporting, communications and meetings, staff training and induction, welfare and DSE, housekeeping and flooring, external routes and access, trees and emergency access, and site security and safeguarding. Use it to document inspections, track actions, and maintain a safer learning environment.
by Chloe Rhodes, from the Community
Downloads: 10+
Get
Template
Health and Safety Departmental Audit
Use this school-focused departmental health and safety audit to assess policies, emergency procedures, safeguarding, first aid, medical needs, staff training, and wellbeing. Cover key risk areas including COSHH, DSE, fire safety, manual handling, security, and working at height. Verify contractor compliance, utilities, asbestos and radon controls, and capture internal and external site inspection findings. Create action plans, track follow-ups, and document evidence to maintain compliance and improve safety.
by Joanne Hughes, from the Community
Downloads: 10+
Get
Template
Care Home Health and Safety Audit Checklist
Use this care home health and safety audit to evaluate compliance across policy and training, fire safety, risk assessments, COSHH, work equipment and lifting, first aid, incident reporting, and service user safety. Record evidence, schedule checks, and close out actions to improve standards and reduce risk.
by Nicky B, from the Community
Downloads: 10+
Get

Library Facilities Compliance Audit Template

This Library Facilities Compliance Audit template helps libraries meet statutory building and health and safety requirements. It covers water hygiene and legionella controls, asbestos management, COSHH, electrical and fire safety, gas and boiler house checks, work equipment, premises management, and housekeeping. Additional sections include work at height, lone working, manual handling, lifts and lifting equipment, HVAC, first aid, contractor control, oil storage, sewage and water treatment, events hosted by third parties, building security, and cleaning. Use it to document evidence, identify actions, and ensure ongoing compliance across your library estate.

by Gary Howarth, from the Community

10+

Get

Template

Health and Safety Audit Checklist for Schools

This comprehensive school health and safety audit template helps leaders and site managers review compliance across policy, risk assessments, and day to day operations. It covers fire safety planning and drills, alarms, extinguishers, emergency lighting and exits, asbestos management and permissions to work, contractor controls, electrical and gas safety, legionella controls and water monitoring, plant and equipment maintenance, lifts and lifting accessories, hazardous substances and COSHH, first aid provision, accident reporting, communications and meetings, staff training and induction, welfare and DSE, housekeeping and flooring, external routes and access, trees and emergency access, and site security and safeguarding. Use it to document inspections, track actions, and maintain a safer learning environment.

by Chloe Rhodes, from the Community

10+

Get

Template

Health and Safety Departmental Audit

Use this school-focused departmental health and safety audit to assess policies, emergency procedures, safeguarding, first aid, medical needs, staff training, and wellbeing. Cover key risk areas including COSHH, DSE, fire safety, manual handling, security, and working at height. Verify contractor compliance, utilities, asbestos and radon controls, and capture internal and external site inspection findings. Create action plans, track follow-ups, and document evidence to maintain compliance and improve safety.

by Joanne Hughes, from the Community

10+

Get

Template

Care Home Health and Safety Audit Checklist

Use this care home health and safety audit to evaluate compliance across policy and training, fire safety, risk assessments, COSHH, work equipment and lifting, first aid, incident reporting, and service user safety. Record evidence, schedule checks, and close out actions to improve standards and reduce risk.

by Nicky B, from the Community

10+

Get

Library Health and Safety Audit Checklist

About author

You might also like

Library Facilities Compliance Audit Template

Health and Safety Audit Checklist for Schools

Health and Safety Departmental Audit

Care Home Health and Safety Audit Checklist

You might also like

Library Facilities Compliance Audit Template

Health and Safety Audit Checklist for Schools

Health and Safety Departmental Audit

Care Home Health and Safety Audit Checklist