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Shopping Centre Escalator and Travelator Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

Use this checklist for:

  • Daily pre‑use inspections of escalators and travelators in shopping centres and retail premises
  • Periodic safety audits of moving walkways that serve the public and store staff
  • Verifying compliance with legal duties and manufacturer recommendations

Compliant with: Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998

This checklist is fully editable and shareable, allowing you to adapt it to the specific layout of your centre, the type of travelator, and any local policies. It covers the visual condition of steps and combs, the operation of emergency stop buttons, the integrity of handrails and signage, and the safe use of trolley control zones. By completing each item you confirm that the equipment is safe for customers, staff and any goods being transported on the moving walkway.

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) set out the employer’s duties to ensure that work equipment is suitable, maintained and used safely. This checklist helps you meet those duties and provides a clear record of compliance for internal audits and external inspections.

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 underpin all safety checks on escalators and travelators, ensuring a consistent approach across the shopping centre.

How to use: complete the questionnaire on a daily basis before the centre opens, record any findings and take immediate corrective action where a ‘No’ response is given. Keep the completed checklist on file for the required retention period and review it during scheduled maintenance windows.

All questions require a closed response of Yes, No or N/A to ensure consistent recording of findings.

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Checks covered in this Inspection of escalators and travelators in retail environments such as shopping centres, supermarkets and market stalls checklist

This Inspection of escalators and travelators in retail environments such as shopping centres, supermarkets and market stalls safety checklist template covers 15 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
1Is the escalator step surface free from debris, cracks or missing teeth?
2Is the travelator comb clean, securely attached and free from damage?
3Do all emergency stop buttons on the escalator and travelator function correctly when pressed?
4Are handrails securely mounted, free from corrosion and at the correct height for public use?
5Is signage clearly visible indicating direction of travel, load limits and emergency procedures?
6Are trolley control zones clearly marked and are the sensors operating correctly?
7Is the speed of the travelator set to the manufacturer‑recommended level for public use?
8Are the safety skirts on the escalator intact and free from gaps that could catch clothing?
9Is the lighting around the escalator and travelator adequate for safe entry and exit?
10Are any visible oil, grease or other slip hazards around the step entry and exit areas cleared?
11Is there a current inspection permit or maintenance schedule in place for the escalator/travelator?
12Are staff trained and competent to operate emergency stops and assist passengers if required?
13Is the equipment maintenance log up to date and signed after each service?
14Is appropriate PPE, such as non‑slip footwear, provided and worn by staff cleaning the escalator area?
15Are step risers free from protruding edges that could cause tripping for customers?

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.

Do I need an account to use the checklist templates?

You can build and preview a checklist without an account. To download the PDF you'll need a free account — it takes less than a minute, costs nothing, and also lets you save checklists to your dashboard and edit them later.

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

Yes — add your company logo, colours and details on Standard and Pro plans, so the exported checklist carries your own branding. Guests and Free downloads carry Health & Safety Zone branding.

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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