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Slips, Trips and Falls Inspection Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

Slips, trips and falls are the single biggest cause of lost‑time injury in UK workplaces, accounting for roughly 30% of all reported accidents across sectors. Regular, industry‑agnostic inspections allow organisations to identify hazards before they result in injury, supporting a proactive safety culture and reducing costly claims, downtime and insurance premiums.

Employers have a statutory duty under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 to provide safe floor surfaces, adequate lighting and clear walkways. This checklist also incorporates the best‑practice measures set out in HSE’s Preventing slips and trips at work guidance, ensuring that all required controls are considered and documented.

Use the checklist as part of a documented inspection programme: walk the work area, answer each Yes/No/N/A question, record any non‑conformities, implement corrective actions and obtain a sign‑off from a responsible supervisor or manager. The schedule should be reviewed regularly and updated whenever changes to the workplace or work practices occur.

Completing this checklist demonstrates compliance, provides clear evidence for audits or inspections, and creates a safer environment for employees, visitors and contractors. It also helps track remedial actions, supports training records and ensures that risk control measures remain effective over time.

Use this checklist for:

  • Routine daily or weekly inspections of floor surfaces, walkways and work areas.
  • Pre‑task checks before cleaning, maintenance or any activity that could create a wet or oily surface.
  • Post‑incident investigations to verify that corrective actions have been implemented.
  • Verification of compliance with housekeeping, lighting, signage and personal protective equipment requirements.

Compliant with: Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 and HSE guidance on slips and trips.

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Checks covered in this Slips, Trips and Falls Inspection checklist

This Slips, Trips and Falls Inspection safety checklist template covers 28 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 slips, trips and falls been completed and communicated?
2Are any relevant permits or method statements required for cleaning or floor work in place?
3Are all personnel briefed on slip, trip and fall hazards for the area?
4Are workers wearing appropriate footwear with slip‑resistant soles?
5Is there sufficient supervision for tasks involving walking or working at height?
6Is the floor surface clean and free of debris, liquids, or spills?
7Are walkways and aisles clear of obstacles and properly marked?
8Is lighting adequate in all work areas to see hazards?
9Is the floor condition (e.g., uneven, damaged) maintained and repaired?
10Are wet‑floor signs used where applicable?
11Is any temporary flooring or covering securely fixed?
12Are specific slip hazards such as oil or grease identified and controlled?
13Are cleaning equipment and floor‑maintenance tools inspected and in good condition?
14Are any liquids or chemicals that could create slip hazards properly labelled and stored?
15Is appropriate PPE (e.g., non‑slip gloves, safety boots) provided and worn?
16Are barriers or cordons in place to separate hazardous floor areas from pedestrian traffic?
17Are warning signs displayed for wet or uneven surfaces?
18Is first aid equipment readily accessible in case of a fall?
19Are emergency evacuation routes free from slip hazards?
20Has the area been inspected after cleaning and confirmed safe before re‑occupancy?
21Have any incidents or near‑misses been recorded and reported?
22Is there a documented inspection schedule for slip, trip and fall hazards?
23Are workers trained on slip, trip and fall hazard identification and control?
24Is housekeeping performed according to a defined schedule and recorded?
25Are anti‑slip floor markings or tapes applied where appropriate?
26Are collective safety measures such as guardrails, edge protection and exclusion zones in place where required?
27Has the area been made safe and all corrective actions completed before work resumes?
28Has the checklist been signed off by the responsible supervisor or manager?

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?

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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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