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Risk Assessment Description:

This surface preparation and sanding safety checklist template from Health & Safety Zone helps operatives and supervisors manage the hazards associated with preparing and sanding surfaces in construction and refurbishment projects. It addresses dust generation, lead exposure from pre‑1992 painted surfaces, hand‑arm vibration, and eye protection, ensuring compliance with the relevant UK legislation and guidance.

Use this checklist to verify that risk assessments are in place, control measures are effective, and personal protective equipment is correctly used throughout the task. It guides you through pre‑task preparation, safe execution, and post‑task completion, supporting a systematic approach to health and safety.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑task preparation – confirm assessments, permits, training and PPE are ready.
  • During work – ensure controls such as ventilation, extraction and signage remain effective.
  • Post‑task completion – verify clean‑up, equipment storage and waste disposal are completed safely.

Each item is answered Yes, No or N/A – any No response must be resolved before work continues or before the area is released for other activities.

Fully editable and shareable – customise the questions to your site, download as a PDF and share with your team.

Compliant with: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002; Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002; Construction dust guidance (HSE).

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Checks covered in this Surface Preparation and Sanding checklist

This Surface Preparation and Sanding safety checklist template covers 25 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 current COSHH assessment for dust and lead hazards been completed and communicated to workers?
2Is a specific Lead Risk Assessment for pre‑1992 painted surfaces in place?
3Are all operatives trained in safe surface preparation and sanding techniques, including dust control?
4Have workers been fit‑tested for the respiratory protective equipment they will use?
5Is the work area adequately ventilated, with extraction fans or local exhaust ventilation operating?
6Are barriers or signage in place to restrict unauthorised access to the sanding zone?
7Is the surface to be sanded inspected for lead‑based paint before work begins?
8Are appropriate dust extraction attachments fitted to all sanders and power tools?
9Is the sanding equipment in good condition, with guards and safety interlocks intact?
10Are vibration control measures, such as anti‑vibration handles or tool limits, being used?
11Is the correct respiratory protective equipment (e.g., P2 or FFP3 mask) being worn?
12Is eye protection (safety goggles or face shield) being worn at all times?
13Are hearing protectors used where noise exceeds safe levels?
14Are gloves suitable for the task and material being used worn?
15Is the dust extraction system regularly inspected and filters replaced as required?
16Is the work area kept clean of accumulated dust, with regular wet‑cleaning where appropriate?
17Are emergency spill kits for lead‑containing dust readily available?
18Are first‑aid provisions and a trained first‑aid attendant on site?
19After work, is all sanding equipment switched off, cleaned, and stored safely?
20Is waste from sanding (dust, contaminated rags) collected in labelled containers and disposed of according to hazardous waste procedures?
21Is the work area lighting sufficient for safe sanding operations?
22Are lead hazard signs displayed at the work area?
23Is hand‑arm vibration exposure monitored and kept within the daily limit (5 m/s²) for each operator?
24Are dust extraction hoses inspected for blockages before each use?
25Are RPE filters inspected and confirmed suitable for lead dust (P3) before use?

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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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