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General Work Equipment Inspection Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This checklist provides a practical, step‑by‑step tool to help employers and workers verify that work equipment is safe to use, properly maintained and operated in line with legal duties.

It supports compliance with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) and the associated HSE guidance on safe use of work equipment. By following the questions you can confirm that equipment meets the essential safety requirements set out in the Regulations and that any remaining risks are adequately controlled.

Use this checklist for:

Pre‑use inspections before the equipment is first operated each shift
Routine checks during normal use to detect emerging defects
Periodic inspections required by PUWER inspection schedules
Post‑maintenance or repair verification before returning to service

Compliant with: Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the relevant HSE Approved Code of Practice (L22) on safe use of work equipment. The checklist is designed for any sector – office, factory, warehouse, retail, care or construction – wherever work equipment is used.

To use the checklist, answer each question before operating the equipment, record the response on the attached form, and ensure any No or N/A answers that indicate a control deficiency are addressed immediately. Review the completed checklist with a supervisor and retain it as part of the equipment maintenance record. Regularly update the risk assessment and inspection records to reflect changes in equipment, environment or work practices.

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Checks covered in this Work Equipment Inspection checklist

This Work Equipment Inspection safety checklist template covers 27 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
1	Is a current risk assessment for the equipment available and has it been reviewed?
2	Is the equipment used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and any relevant method statements?
3	Are any required permits (e.g., isolation permits) obtained before use?
4	Have all operators been trained and deemed competent to use this equipment?
5	Are operators medically fit for the task and not under the influence of drugs or alcohol?
6	Is there adequate supervision for the equipment use?
7	Is the work area free from unnecessary obstacles and clutter?
8	Is the floor or ground level stable and suitable for the equipment?
9	Is lighting adequate for safe operation of the equipment?
10	Are there any hazards (e.g., spills, uneven surfaces) that could affect equipment stability?
11	Are identified task‑specific hazards (e.g., pinch points, moving parts) controlled by guards or procedures?
12	Are emergency stop functions tested and clearly labelled?
13	Is the equipment inspected and maintained in accordance with PUWER inspection schedules?
14	Are all safety guards, interlocks and protective devices in place and functional?
15	Is the equipment clean and free from visible damage or excessive wear?
16	Is the equipment suitable for the intended use and load?
17	If the equipment uses lubricants, fluids or chemicals, are they stored and handled safely?
18	Are any hazardous substances associated with the equipment assessed under COSHH?
19	Is appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves, eye protection) provided and being worn by operators?
20	If respiratory protection is required, is it serviceable and correctly fitted?
21	Are barriers or exclusion zones established around moving equipment?
22	Are warning signs or audible alarms in place and operational?
23	Is a first‑aid kit readily accessible near the equipment?
24	Are emergency contact numbers displayed nearby?
25	Is there a clear procedure for equipment shutdown in an emergency?
26	Is the equipment turned off, isolated and locked out after use?
27	Is a record of the inspection completed and filed?

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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Can I add my company logo and branding to the checklist?

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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.