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Court, Tribunal and Custody Security Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This court security safety checklist template from Health & Safety Zone helps security operatives, door supervisors, CCTV operators and duty managers ensure a safe environment for the public, staff and detainees in courts, tribunals and custody facilities.

It covers all key areas required by the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, including risk assessments, staff competence, venue conditions, security equipment checks, personal protective equipment, collective safety measures, emergency response and post‑shift completion tasks.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑shift security duty briefings and equipment checks.
  • In‑process monitoring of violent or disruptive incidents.
  • Post‑shift equipment inspection and incident de‑brief.

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

To use the checklist, the duty officer reviews each question at the appropriate stage of the shift, marks Yes, No or N/A, and records any corrective actions required for a No response. Completed records are retained for audit and to demonstrate compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

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

Compliant with: Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

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Checks covered in this Court, Tribunal and Custody Security checklist

This Court, Tribunal and Custody Security safety checklist template covers 22 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 for court security duties been completed and briefed to all operatives?
2Are all security staff trained and competent in conflict de‑escalation and safe restraint techniques?
3Is a clear procedure in place for managing violent or aggressive individuals?
4Is the venue free of slip, trip or obstruction hazards that could impede safe movement of staff and detainees?
5Are emergency exits clearly marked, unobstructed and known to all security personnel?
6Are metal detectors, X‑ray scanners and other screening equipment inspected and functional before the shift?
7Is CCTV coverage operational and recording in all public and secure areas?
8Are two‑way radios, alarms and panic buttons fully charged and tested?
9Are all doors, locks and access control systems tested and set to the correct security level?
10Is appropriate personal protective equipment, such as stab‑resistant vests and gloves, available and being worn?
11Are barriers, stanchions or segregation measures in place to protect the public from detainees when required?
12Is the use of any chemical restraints documented, stored securely and authorised?
13Are first‑aid kits and defibrillators accessible and inspected for expiry?
14Is an emergency evacuation plan for security incidents displayed and known to all staff?
15Are fire detection and suppression systems inspected and operational in the security area?
16Is a designated safe area available for staff to retreat to during an assault?
17Are incident reporting forms ready and accessible for immediate completion?
18Has the shift handover included a review of any unresolved security incidents?
19After the shift, have all security equipment been inspected, cleaned and returned to secure storage?
20Are confiscated weapons or prohibited items stored securely in a locked safe after inspection?
21Is there a safe manual handling procedure for moving detainees to prevent positional asphyxia?
22Is the security logbook signed and up‑to‑date with all checks recorded?

Frequently asked questions

Are these safety checklist templates really free to download?

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What format do the safety checklists download in?

Checklists download as a professional PDF, ready to print and complete on-site — each question has clear Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space. You choose portrait or landscape at download. Word and spreadsheet formats are being added.

Can I customise the checklist questions to my workplace?

Yes — fully. Add your own questions, edit or remove any of the pre-written ones, and reorder them to suit your site, task or inspection before you download.

Are the safety checklists suitable for UK workplaces?

Yes. The checklists are written around UK health and safety good practice and HSE guidance, and are suitable for inspections, audits, toolbox checks and routine workplace monitoring.

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How do I complete the checklist once it is downloaded?

The exported checklist is a blank, ready-to-use document: print it and tick Yes, No or N/A against each question and write any comments in the notes space, then sign and date it in the sign-off section.

What types of safety checklist can I create?

We are building specialist checklists across a wide range of subjects and industries — fire safety, workplace inspections, equipment and machinery checks, site inductions, vehicle checks, PPE, first aid and more. Browse by category to find the right one.

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.

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