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This COSHH safety checklist template from Health & Safety Zone helps employers, supervisors and safety reps confirm hazardous substances are assessed and controlled in any workplace, from offices and kitchens to factories and warehouses.

It covers the substance inventory and safety data sheets, COSHH assessments, storage and labelling, exposure controls and ventilation, PPE and RPE, spill and waste arrangements, and worker information and health surveillance. It references the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 and the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

Use this checklist for:

  • COSHH assessments — confirm every hazardous substance has a current assessment
  • Storage and control — check labelling, storage, ventilation and PPE are adequate
  • Emergencies — verify spill, first aid and waste arrangements are in place

Work through each question and answer Yes, No or N/A. Any No answer flags an action to resolve, so you can record findings, assign follow-up and keep a clear audit trail for audits and inspections. The template is straightforward enough for any manager, supervisor or safety representative to complete without specialist training, and it gives a consistent, repeatable record every time it is used. Completing it regularly helps demonstrate active monitoring and continual improvement of your health and safety arrangements.

Fully editable and shareable — customise the questions to your site, download as a PDF and share with your team. Save your completed checklist and return to edit it anytime.

Compliant with: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002; Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

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Checks covered in this General COSHH Assessment checklist

This General COSHH Assessment safety checklist template covers 29 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

#Checklist item
1Is a COSHH risk assessment completed and reviewed for the substances used?
2Has the COSHH assessment been communicated to all relevant staff?
3Are any required permits or approvals (e.g., hazardous substance handling) obtained?
4Are all workers handling the substances trained and competent?
5Have workers been briefed on the specific hazards of the substances?
6Is there a designated responsible person supervising the handling?
7Is the work area well‑ventilated or equipped with local exhaust ventilation?
8Is the work area free from unnecessary clutter and stored materials that could impede safe handling of substances?
9Are safety signs and hazard symbols for hazardous substances displayed prominently at storage and use locations?
10Are spill containment measures in place (e.g., bunding, absorbent material)?
11Is the storage area for hazardous substances secure and labelled?
12Are appropriate containment or transfer equipment (e.g., closed systems) used?
13Are exposure limits (e.g., TLVs, OELs) identified and monitored?
14Are safe work procedures (e.g., SOPs) for handling, mixing, and disposal documented and followed?
15Are any equipment used for handling substances (e.g., pumps, mixers) maintained and inspected?
16Are all hazardous substances correctly labelled according to CLP regulations?
17Are Safety Data Sheets (SDS) available and accessible for each substance?
18Is appropriate PPE (gloves, goggles, aprons) provided and worn?
19Is respiratory protective equipment provided and fit‑tested where required?
20Are barriers or exclusion zones established around high‑risk activities?
21Is emergency washing equipment (eyewash, safety shower) installed and functional?
22Is a spill response plan in place and known to staff?
23Are first‑aid provisions and fire extinguishers readily available?
24Is waste from hazardous substances segregated and disposed of according to regulations?
25Are all containers securely sealed and stored after use?
26Is a record of the COSHH assessment, checklist responses and any incidents retained for at least the statutory period?
27Is the area cleaned and returned to normal condition after handling hazardous substances?
28Are collective safety measures such as barriers, signage and exclusion zones implemented to protect others?
29Is a post‑task clean‑up and make‑safe procedure completed and signed off?

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What types of safety checklist can I create?

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How often should safety checklists be completed?

It depends on the activity and your risk assessment — many checks are daily, weekly or monthly, while others are done before each task or shift. Completed, dated checklists provide a useful record of your monitoring.

Are the checklists a substitute for a risk assessment?

No. A checklist is a monitoring and inspection tool that complements your risk assessments and method statements — it helps confirm that controls are in place and working. Use them alongside your risk assessments.