Shift Handover Checklist

Use this Shift Handover Checklist to pass production status, equipment faults, quality and safety issues, and open tasks between outgoing and incoming teams.

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Shift Handover Checklist

Production And Operational Status

Equipment And Maintenance

Quality

Safety, Health And Environment

Outstanding Tasks And Priorities

Staffing And Resources

Communication And Escalations

Handover Confirmation

Checklist by GoAudits.com – Please note that this checklist is intended as an example. We do not guarantee compliance with the laws applicable to your territory or industry. You should seek professional advice to determine how this checklist should be adapted to your workplace or jurisdiction.

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Shift Handover Checklist

Use this Shift Handover Checklist to pass production status, equipment faults, quality and safety issues, and open tasks between outgoing and incoming teams.

1. Current job, product, or batch running and its status are communicated to the incoming shift

2. Production output for the shift is recorded against target

3. Work in progress and its current stage are handed over

4. Any changeovers completed or still pending are explained

5. Deviations from the production plan are documented with reasons

1. All equipment faults or breakdowns during the shift are logged

2. Equipment out of service or running in a degraded state is identified

3. Maintenance work in progress on the floor is described to the incoming shift

4. Outstanding maintenance requests and spare parts on order are noted

5. Machine settings or parameters changed during the shift are recorded

1. Quality issues, defects, or non-conformances from the shift are recorded

2. Any product on hold or in quarantine is identified with its location

3. Scrap and rework quantities for the shift are logged

4. Active quality alerts or open customer complaints are handed over

1. Safety incidents or near-misses during the shift are recorded

2. Hazards or unsafe conditions identified during the shift are flagged

3. PPE or safety equipment issues are reported

4. Any spills, leaks, or environmental issues are documented

5. Permits to work still open at shift end are handed over

1. Incomplete tasks from the shift are listed for the incoming team

2. Priority tasks for the incoming shift are identified and explained

3. Tasks with approaching deadlines or SLAs are highlighted

4. Unresolved issues carried over from the previous shift are reviewed and updated

1. Staff attendance, absences, and late arrivals for the shift are recorded

2. Cover arrangements and any agency or temporary staff are handed over

3. Competency gaps or staff needing supervision are flagged

4. Material, stock, or consumable shortages affecting the next shift are noted

1. Items requiring management attention are clearly flagged

2. Messages from other departments or teams are passed on

3. Entries in the communication log or shift diary are reviewed

4. Visitor, contractor, or delivery activity affecting the next shift is noted

1. The outgoing lead has briefed the incoming lead across all sections

2. The incoming lead has reviewed open issues and confirmed understanding

3. All shift records, logs, and data entries are completed and up to date

4. Any questions from the incoming shift are answered before handover ends