Periodic inspection of vacant property
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Free 1,000+ Workplace Checklists & Templates created by the SafetyCulture team.
Periodic inspection of vacant property
With SafetyCulture you can
With SafetyCulture you can
Free 1,000+ Workplace Checklists & Templates created by the SafetyCulture team.
Use this WINNS Vacant Property Inspection Form to assess and document the condition and security of vacant sites. Record property details, date and time of visit, and the extent of the inspection including internal and external patrols or drive-bys. Capture photos, note evidence of forced entry, fire, damage or fly tipping, and identify any significant health and safety risks. Add diagrams, enter additional notes, and complete client and inspector sign-off for a clear audit trail.
Use this vacant property safety inspection checklist to conduct comprehensive onsite checks. Verify site control and hazard communication, assess PPE condition and compliance, confirm stocked first aid kits and compliant fire extinguishers, and review electrical tagging, RCD usage, and cable management. Evaluate ladders, working at heights practices, and scaffolding setup including guard rails, toe boards, and platform stability. Capture photos of non-compliance, record environmental issues such as waste disposal, and assign corrective actions before sign-off.
Conduct onsite health and safety checks for vacant properties across key risk areas. This template covers site control and contractor compliance, PPE condition and use, first aid readiness and fire equipment, electrical tagging and RCDs, ladder safety and fall protection for work at heights, environmental procedures and waste management, and recording corrective actions with final sign off.