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Chimney Work Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This chimney work safety checklist template from Health & Safety Zone helps bricklayers, roofers, plasterers and other building‑trade operatives ensure safe execution of chimney repair, maintenance and construction tasks at height.

It covers the essential checks across planning, competence, site conditions, task‑specific hazards, equipment, substances, personal protective equipment, collective measures, emergency provisions and completion steps. The checklist aligns with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.

The checklist reflects guidance from the Health and Safety Executive’s HSG33 ‘Health and safety in roof work’ and the HSE scaffolding information publications, ensuring best practice for working at height on chimneys.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑start checks – confirm risk assessments, permits and safe access before work begins.
  • During‑work inspections – verify that the chimney, scaffold and protective measures remain safe.
  • Post‑work sign‑off – ensure the area is clear, tools are stored and the chimney is left stable.

Each item is answered Yes, No or N/A – any No answer must be addressed before work continues.

To use the checklist, tick Yes, No or N/A for each question as the work progresses. Any No response must be investigated and corrected before proceeding to the next stage, and records retained for inspection.

Fully editable and shareable – customise the questions to your site, download as a PDF and share with your team.

Compliant with: Work at Height Regulations 2005; Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.

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Checks covered in this Chimney Work checklist

This Chimney Work safety checklist template covers 26 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
1Has a risk assessment and method statement for the chimney work been completed and briefed to the operatives?
2Is a permit to work for work at height or hot work in place where required?
3Are all operatives trained and competent to work at height on chimneys?
4Is a competent supervisor or site manager overseeing the work?
5Is the access scaffold or tower ladder in good condition, with no damaged standards or decking?
6Is the scaffold erected on firm, level ground and secured against movement?
7Are edge protection and toe‑boards fitted to prevent falls from the scaffold?
8Are guardrails or edge protection installed around the chimney at the working height?
9Is the scaffold inspection tag current and displayed?
10Is the weather suitable – no high winds, rain or icy conditions that could affect stability?
11Is the chimney structure inspected for cracks, loose bricks or compromised mortar before work starts?
12Is the chimney stack securely supported and not at risk of collapse during work?
13Are tools and equipment (e.g., brushes, scaffolding fittings, lifting gear) inspected for damage and fitted correctly?
14Is a debris net or catch platform positioned to prevent dropped objects from striking persons below?
15Is dust control in place – wet methods or local extraction – to limit airborne particulate exposure?
16Are appropriate respiratory protective equipment (RPE) provided and worn where dust is generated?
17Are hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, high‑visibility clothing and safety boots being worn?
18Are exclusion zones and signage clearly displayed to keep unauthorised persons clear of the work area?
19Is a rescue plan for a fall from height documented and understood by the team?
20Are first‑aid kits and emergency contact details readily available on site?
21Is a competent person designated to monitor for falling masonry and ensure debris is captured?
22Is the scaffold tied to the chimney or building to prevent displacement?
23After work, has the scaffold been safely dismantled or secured and the chimney inspected for any new damage?
24Has all waste, debris and tools been cleared from the chimney and surrounding area?
25Has a competent person conducted a final safety inspection and signed off the chimney work before site reoccupation?
26Has the area been left tidy, with any temporary works removed and the site safe for normal use?

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Can I customise the checklist questions to my workplace?

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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.