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Risk Assessment Description:

This temporary works inspection checklist template from Health & Safety Zone helps site supervisors and temporary works coordinators verify that all design, loading and safety requirements for temporary structures are met before use, during construction and at removal.

It covers the full range of safety dimensions including planning and documentation, competence of personnel, site conditions, specific load and deflection checks, plant and equipment suitability, PPE, collective safety measures, emergency arrangements and make‑safe procedures. The checklist aligns with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, as well as HSE temporary works guidance.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑use inspections of temporary works before they are loaded.
  • Ongoing monitoring of deflection, stability and exclusion zones during construction.
  • Final sign‑off and safe removal of temporary structures.

Each item is answered Yes, No or N/A – any No response must be resolved before work proceeds or the temporary works are dismantled.

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The checklist should be completed by the appointed Temporary Works Coordinator or a competent inspector at each key stage, with any non‑compliance recorded and corrective action taken before work proceeds. Records are retained in accordance with CDM 2015 and HSE guidance.

Compliant with: Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015; Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974; HSE Temporary Works guidance.

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Checks covered in this Temporary Works Inspection and Monitoring checklist

This Temporary Works Inspection and Monitoring 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
1Has a temporary works design and permit to load been issued and approved?
2Is the temporary works design signed off by a competent Temporary Works Coordinator?
3Are the design calculations and load assumptions available on site?
4Is a method statement or risk assessment for the temporary works in place?
5Is the Temporary Works Coordinator on site and competent?
6Are operatives carrying out the works trained and authorised for temporary works installation and inspection?
7Is a competent person assigned to inspect the temporary works at each stage?
8Is the ground condition suitable and verified for the temporary works?
9Is the site weather forecast acceptable for the temporary works (no high winds or heavy rain)?
10Is there adequate clearance from adjacent structures and services?
11Have identified loads and load paths been checked for adequacy?
12Are exclusion zones and signage in place around the temporary works?
13Are all supporting props, shoring pads or braces inspected for cracks, deformation or damage before installation?
14Are the shoring pads placed level and on suitable bearing?
15Are anchorage points and tie‑down connections secured and checked for capacity?
16Is the deflection of the temporary structure measured and within design limits?
17Are any plant used to install the temporary works inspected and suitable for the task?
18Are lifting equipment and accessories used for installation inspected and certified?
19Are operatives wearing appropriate PPE such as helmets, gloves, safety footwear and eye protection?
20Are any hazardous substances used in the temporary works process, and have COSHH assessments been completed?
21Is a rescue plan for possible collapse of temporary works in place?
22Are first‑aid kits and emergency contacts readily available on site?
23Has the temporary works been inspected and signed off before use?
24Is a schedule for regular inspection and monitoring of the temporary works established?
25Has the temporary works been dismantled safely and the site restored after completion?
26Are records of inspection, monitoring and removal retained for the required period?

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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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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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