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Floor Openings and Voids Protection Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This floor openings and voids protection safety checklist template helps site supervisors and operatives verify that all floor openings, voids and service shafts are properly protected before work begins. It is designed for use on construction sites where work at height and fall hazards are present.

The checklist covers essential aspects of risk assessment, planning, competence, site conditions, protective measures, load rating, personal protective equipment, exclusion zones, emergency provisions and final make‑safe actions. It aligns with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, ensuring statutory compliance for work at height and overall construction safety.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑start inspections – confirm that floor openings are marked, guarded and load‑rated.
  • In‑process monitoring – verify that protection remains in place and that only authorised personnel work near openings.
  • Completion sign‑off – ensure the area is cleared, protective devices are secured or removed and records are updated.

Each item is answered Yes, No or N/A – any No response must be addressed before work proceeds or before the site is handed over. The checklist also supports the creation of safe systems of work and can be incorporated into method statements and permits.

Fully editable and shareable – customise the questions to your project, download as a PDF and distribute to your team.

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

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Checks covered in this Floor Openings and Voids Protection Inspection checklist

This Floor Openings and Voids Protection Inspection safety checklist template covers 18 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.

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1Has a current risk assessment for work at height covering floor openings been completed and communicated?
2Is a method statement or permit for work involving floor openings in place?
3Are operatives trained and competent to work near floor openings and to install protection?
4Is the work area free from slip, trip and fall hazards around the opening?
5Is the floor surface surrounding the opening stable and able to support loads?
6Is the opening clearly marked with warning signage and barriers?
7Is the opening’s load rating verified and does it meet the required capacity?
8Is edge protection such as guardrails, toe‑boards or safety nets installed and secure around the opening?
9Are temporary covers or platforms in place and securely fixed over the opening when not in use?
10Are permanent openings like service risers or lift shafts fitted with approved protection and inspected?
11Are all relevant PPE (helmets, safety footwear, high‑visibility clothing) provided and being worn?
12Are exclusion zones established and signposted to keep unauthorised persons away from the opening?
13Is the weather condition safe for work around floor openings (e.g., no excessive rain making surfaces slippery)?
14Are the edges of the opening free from sharp protrusions or damage that could cause injury?
15Are any services (electrical, gas, water) identified and isolated around the opening?
16Are emergency rescue plans and first‑aid provisions reviewed for work at floor openings?
17Upon completion, is the opening cleared, protective measures removed or secured, and the area cleaned?
18Is the inspection record for the opening up to date and accessible?

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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.

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