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Escalator and Travelator Public Use Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This escalator and travelator public use safety checklist from Health & Safety Zone helps security operatives, door supervisors and facility managers verify that moving walkways are safe for the public before each operating period.

It covers all ten safety dimensions – planning, competence, environment, task hazards, plant and equipment, substances, personal protective equipment, collective measures, emergency provisions and make‑safe completion – and references the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 which set the basic requirements for safe use of escalators and moving walkways.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑operational inspections – confirm the escalator/travelator is ready for public use.
  • Routine safety audits – spot‑check condition and compliance during service.
  • Incident response – verify safe re‑entry after a fault or emergency stop.

Each item is answered Yes, No or N/A – any No answer must be addressed before the escalator or travelator is used. Record any issues, assign corrective actions and re‑check before reopening.

To use, the responsible operator selects Yes, No or N/A for each question, records any No findings and implements corrective action before the walkway is opened to the public. Retain the completed record for audit and verification.

The checklist supports legal compliance, helps protect the public from entrapment and fall hazards, and can be printed or used digitally. Completed records should be kept for at least twelve months as evidence of due diligence.

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

Compliant with: Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.

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Checks covered in this Escalator and Travelator Public Use checklist

This Escalator and Travelator Public Use safety checklist template covers 32 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 current risk assessment for escalator and travelator public use been completed and communicated?
2Are security operatives trained and competent to conduct escalator inspections?
3Is the escalator and travelator area clear of obstacles, debris and spill hazards?
4Is the floor surrounding the escalator and travelator level, non‑slippery and free of trip hazards?
5Are lighting levels adequate for safe use of the escalator and travelator?
6Are signage and barriers in place to warn of the moving steps and restrict unauthorised access?
7Is the emergency stop button clearly visible, unobstructed and functional?
8Is the emergency stop tested and verified to halt the escalator and travelator immediately?
9Are step risers and treads free from cracks, damage or missing parts?
10Are step risers uniformly spaced and free of obstructions?
11Are handrails securely fixed, free of damage and at the correct height?
12Is the handrail speed synchronized with the steps?
13Are comb plates and gap covers intact and without gaps that could trap clothing or pushchairs?
14Are safety skirts/guard plates in place and undamaged?
15Is the step speed set to the safe limit for public use as specified by the manufacturer?
16Are the safety sensors and anti‑entrapment devices operational and tested?
17Is the escalator’s drive motor temperature within safe limits?
18Are the drive and braking systems inspected for leaks, unusual noises or vibration?
19Is the escalator’s lubrication system serviced according to the maintenance schedule?
20Is the escalator’s fire detection or alarm system (if provided) operational?
21Are audible warnings emitted when the escalator or travelator starts moving?
22Is the escalator’s power isolation switch locked and the key removed after use?
23Are the control panels locked or access‑restricted to authorised personnel only?
24Is the escalator and travelator cleaning schedule up to date and recent cleaning performed?
25Are first‑aid provisions and emergency contact details displayed nearby?
26Is an emergency telephone or call point near the escalator functional?
27Is the area behind the escalator and travelator clear of unauthorised equipment or storage?
28Are routine thorough examinations carried out at the required intervals and recorded?
29Is the escalator and travelator maintenance log current and signed by a competent person?
30After any incident, has the escalator and travelator been inspected before returning to service?
31Is the escalator and travelator made safe (stopped, isolated, keys removed) after public hours?
32Are high‑visibility vests or other PPE available for operatives when required?

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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?

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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?

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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.

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