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Risk Assessment Description:

This PPE safety checklist template from Health & Safety Zone helps managers, supervisors and users confirm personal protective equipment is suitable, serviceable and correctly worn in any workplace across all industries.

It covers PPE selection based on risk, condition and inspection, correct fit and face-fit for RPE, storage and cleaning, training in use, replacement of defective items, and records. It references the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (as amended 2022).

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre-use PPE checks — confirm PPE is present, serviceable and the right type
  • Periodic inspection — check condition, fit, storage and replacement
  • Compliance records — evidence issue, training and inspection of PPE

Work through each question and answer Yes, No or N/A. Any No answer flags an action to resolve, so you can record findings, assign follow-up and keep a clear audit trail for audits and inspections. The template is straightforward enough for any manager, supervisor or safety representative to complete without specialist training, and it gives a consistent, repeatable record every time it is used. Completing it regularly helps demonstrate active monitoring and continual improvement of your health and safety arrangements.

Fully editable and shareable — customise the questions to your site, download as a PDF and share with your team. Save your completed checklist and return to edit it anytime.

Compliant with: Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (as amended 2022).

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Checks covered in this Personal Protective Equipment Inspection checklist

This Personal Protective 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.

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1Has a risk assessment for PPE requirements been carried out and reviewed?
2Are PPE provisions included in the site’s health and safety policy?
3Is there a documented PPE inventory and scheduled replacement plan?
4Are all employees provided with PPE at no cost to them?
5Are employees trained and competent in selecting, donning, doffing and using PPE for their tasks?
6Have employees been briefed on the specific hazards for which PPE is required?
7Is there a designated person responsible for PPE management and compliance?
8Is the work environment free from conditions that could compromise PPE effectiveness (e.g., excessive heat, moisture)?
9Are storage areas for PPE clean, dry and secure?
10Are the hazards for the current task identified and matched with appropriate PPE?
11Is any reliance on PPE reduced where engineering controls are feasible?
12Is equipment that may affect PPE condition (e.g., cleaning devices) inspected and maintained?
13Are hazardous substances present and have suitable PPE been provided for their handling?
14Are PPE cleaning and decontamination procedures in place for chemical exposure?
15Is the correct type of PPE provided for each identified hazard?
16Is PPE in good condition, free from damage, and within its service life?
17Is PPE being worn correctly by all employees at all times it is required?
18Are fit testing records available for respiratory protective equipment where used?
19Are PPE items regularly inspected and maintenance records up to date?
20Are PPE items cleaned, stored and labelled appropriately when not in use?
21Are disposal procedures for end‑of‑life PPE compliant with waste regulations?
22Are engineering controls (e.g., guards, barriers) in place to minimise the need for PPE?
23Is emergency equipment (e.g., fire extinguishers, first‑aid kits) accessible and not obstructed?
24Are procedures in place to replace or repair damaged PPE promptly?
25Are PPE provision, inspection and training records retained for at least three years?
26Have all inspection findings been recorded and communicated to management?
27Are corrective actions tracked and closed out before the next inspection?

Frequently asked questions

Are these safety checklist templates really free to download?

Yes — completely free. Customise any checklist to your workplace and download a professional, print-ready PDF in minutes. No paywall — a free account is all you need to download.

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.

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