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Materials and Goods Hoist Pre-Use Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This materials and goods hoist pre-use safety checklist template from Health & Safety Zone helps site supervisors and operatives confirm that a hoist is safe to use before lifting loads on construction sites.

It covers all key safety areas – authorisation, competent operators, site conditions, detailed hoist inspections, PPE, exclusion zones, emergency arrangements and make‑safe actions – and references the Work at Height Regulations 2005, Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and LOLER 1998 together with HSE lifting‑equipment guidance.

Use this checklist for:

Pre‑use checks – verify the hoist, environment and operator are ready before each lift.
Site inspections – spot‑check hoist safety during construction activities.
Toolbox briefings – reinforce safe hoist operation and legal duties.

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

To use the checklist, tick Yes, No or N/A for each question, record any No findings and take corrective action before proceeding with the lift. The completed form can be kept as evidence of compliance.

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; LOLER 1998.

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Checks covered in this Materials and Goods Hoist Pre-Use Inspection checklist

This Materials and Goods Hoist Pre-Use Inspection 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
1	Has a current risk assessment for hoist use been completed and briefed to operatives?
2	Is a lift plan or permit for the specific lift in place and signed?
3	Is the hoist covered by a valid LOLER thorough examination that is in date?
4	Is the hoist operator trained, competent and authorised to operate this type of hoist?
5	Is the hoist operator medically fit to operate the hoist?
6	Is the ground or floor where the hoist is positioned firm, level and free of slip hazards?
7	Are overhead services, power lines or other obstructions clear from the hoist’s swing radius?
8	Is the weather suitable – no high winds, rain or ice that could affect hoist stability?
9	Is the hoist’s load rating clearly displayed and appropriate for the intended lift?
10	Has the load to be lifted been checked not to exceed the hoist’s maximum working load?
11	Are the hoist’s safety interlocks and emergency stop devices functional and tested?
12	Is the hoist’s power source (electric, pneumatic or hydraulic) correctly connected and protected?
13	Are all visible parts of the hoist – chains, cables, ropes, hooks and sheaves – free of damage, wear or corrosion?
14	Are the hoist’s load‑bearing components (chains, slings, hooks) correctly attached and secured?
15	Is the hoist’s braking system inspected and confirmed to hold the load safely?
16	Is the hoist’s limit switch or load‑indicating device operational?
17	Are the hoist’s guard plates, safety cages and protective covers in place and undamaged?
18	Is the hoist’s control panel clean, legible and free of loose wires?
19	Are the hoist’s wheels or rollers in good condition and correctly aligned?
20	Is the hoist’s anchorage or base securely fixed and stable?
21	Are exclusion zones and signage erected to keep unauthorised persons clear of the lift area?
22	Is appropriate personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety footwear, high‑visibility clothing) worn by all personnel nearby?
23	Are first‑aid kits and emergency contact details readily available on site?
24	Is the hoist’s emergency lowering procedure displayed and understood by the operator?
25	After use, is the hoist lowered, isolated from power and secured to prevent unauthorised operation?
26	Has the hoist’s inspection record been updated to reflect the pre‑use check?

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What format do the safety checklists download in?

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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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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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