Workplace Safety Checklist
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Do's
Keep the work area and all equipment tidy.
Ensure that exits and aisles are clear and allow easy evacuation of the building.
Keep stairways, passageways, ladders, scaffold and gangways free of material, supplies and obstructions.
Plan for adequate disposal of scrap, waste and surplus materials.
Keep oily rags in covered metal containers.
Store equipment and materials in their assigned location.
Clean air vents and filters to maintain ventilation efficiency.
Ensure that boxes and piles are located on a firm foundation and properly stacked.
Clean up tools and unused materials after finishing a job or before leaving the job site.
Clean up spills promptly according to procedures.
Report hazards such as uneven boards, cracks, burnt-out lights.
Keep hoses, power cords, welding leads and such items from laying in heavily travelled walkways or areas.
Place empty containers and pallets in designated locations.
Dump small containers into larger ones.
Ensure structural openings are covered/protected adequately.
Don'ts
Do not permit rubbish to fall freely from any level of the project.
Do not pile material around fire extinguishers, sprinklers, or emergency exits.
Do not leave clean-up to last few minutes of shift or day.
Do not clean equipment without "locking out."
Do not throw tools or other materials.
Do not reach into waste containers; dump contents or remove bag.
Do not blow off dust with compressed air, use a vacuum or brush.
Do not collect broken glass and metal straps in plastic bags.
Do not use bare hands when collecting waste.
Do not use kegs or boxes as chairs or ladders.
Do not raise or lower any tool or equipment by its own cable or supply hose.
Flammable/Explosive Materials
Minimize fire hazards by keeping workplace free of accumulated combustible materials and waste.
Dispose of hazardous materials in approved marked containers.
Keep only enough combustible materials at job site for job at hand.
Store empty barrels separately.
Post signs prohibiting smoking, open flames and other ignition sources in areas where flammable and explosive materials are stored or used.
Ventilate all storage areas properly.
Ensure that all electric fixtures and switches are explosion-proof where flammable materials are stored.
Provide the appropriate fire extinguishers for the materials found on-site; Keep fire extinguisher stations clear and accessible.
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Introduction
Who it's for
This Workplace Safety Checklist is for teams that want consistent execution, less rework, and clear ownership.
- Standardize quality - run the same Workplace Safety steps every time, regardless of who executes
- Save time - reuse a proven Workplace Safety workflow instead of rebuilding processes from scratch
- Improve accountability - assign owners and see what's done vs. what's pending
- Onboard faster - use the Workplace Safety checklist as the SOP and training guide
- Coordinate across roles - handoffs are clear and everyone works from the same source of truth
How to use it
How to use this Workplace Safety Checklist:
- Start by saving it - save as a Template if you'll reuse it, or as a Checklist if it's a one-off project.
- Customize it once for your workflow - remove what doesn't apply and add your team-specific steps.
- Assign ownership and execute - set owners/due dates where needed and track completion as work happens.
- Reuse without rebuilding - when Workplace Safety comes up again, start from your saved version and run it with clear ownership.