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Health and Safety Audit Checklists
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A workplace health and safety audit checklist is a structured tool to systematically evaluate your organization’s health and safety practices, helping you comply with regulations such as OSHA and HSE guidelines. Identify hazards, assess risks, and review safety procedures. There are many options that can be further customized, to reflect the unique risks of each industry or workplace and is essential for continuous safety improvements. Choose the right HSE audit checklist for:

  • Risk Assessment
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Internal Audits
  • Incident and Near-Miss Reporting
  • Compliance Verification
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Choose from 100s of health & safety audit templates available in our library. Sign up for free and easily customize them using our safety inspection app.
Office Safety Checklist
Review all potential hazards and mitigate risks in the office premises. Customize to your requirements.
Safety Audit Template
General template to review safety procedures within your organization.
Fire Safety Inspection Checklist
Streamline fire safety inspections across your premises, covering fall prevention, fire hazards, chemical safety, and more.
Workplace Safety Checklist
General checklist to review all aspects of workplace safety. Pick and choose sections relevant to your workplace.
6S Audit Checklist
5S + Safety checklist to ensure compliance with all the 6 steps of a Lean process to ensure eficient and safe operations.
Warehouse Safety Checklist
Review safety compliance, including fire safety and emergency exists, PPE and worker safety protocols.

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What is a Safety Audit Checklist?

A workplace health and safety audit checklist is a structured tool to systematically evaluate your organization’s health and safety practices. It ensures that all safety measures align with legal standards and internal policies. This checklist can help your organization comply with regulations such as OSHA and HSE guidelines by identifying hazards, assessing risks, and reviewing current safety procedures. It is typically customized to reflect the unique risks of each industry or workplace and is essential for continuous safety improvements.

Uses of a Workplace Health and Safety Audit Checklist

  • Risk Assessment: One of the primary uses of the health-safety audit checklist is to identify potential hazards and assess the likelihood and severity of risks in the workplace. It helps in proactively mitigating risks to protect employees and the organization.
  • Emergency Preparedness: An HSE audit checklist evaluates the organization’s preparedness for emergencies, including fire evacuation procedures, emergency exits, and the availability of fire extinguishers and other emergency equipment.
  • Internal Audits: Regular internal audits using an HSE audit template ensure that all safety measures are up-to-date. These audits help identify areas for improvement before external audits or incidents occur.
  • Incident and Near-Miss Reporting: This includes protocols for reporting incidents and near-misses, which are essential for preventing future accidents by learning from minor mistakes or potential hazards.
  • Compliance Verification: A health and safety audit template ensures the organization meets all legal requirements, helping to avoid penalties for non-compliance with health and safety regulations.

Who Needs a Health and Safety Inspection Checklist?

Every workplace must use a health and safety inspection checklist to ensure compliance with safety standards. It is particularly important for high-risk industries, such as construction, manufacturing, and chemical processing, where hazards are more prevalent. Health and safety managers, compliance officers, and internal audit teams typically use health and safety compliance checklists during routine inspections and audits to ensure workplace safety remains a priority. 

Key Areas Covered in an HSE Audit Checklist

A comprehensive HSE audit template should cover key areas to identify potential hazards, assess risks, and ensure safety measures are in place. Here are some critical areas to include in a health and safety audit checklist:

  1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Employees are trained in the correct use, maintenance, and removal of PPE
  • PPE is suitable for specific tasks and is in good condition
  • OSHA regulations are followed, and PPE is worn when required​
  1. Equipment and Machinery
  • Regular safety checks for all complex and heavy machinery
  • Ensuring employees are trained in safe equipment operation
  • Establishing protocols for maintenance and reporting issues​
  1. Electrical Safety and Lighting
  • Adequate safety procedures for handling electrical systems
  • Availability of proper safety equipment, such as circuit breakers and protective gear
  • Adequate lighting to ensure safe working conditions
  1. Fire Safety
  • Clear fire evacuation procedures are in place and communicated
  • Fire exits are clearly marked and easily accessible
  • Employees are trained in fire emergency protocols, and fire extinguishers are regularly maintained​
  1. Heavy Loading and Unloading
  • Ensuring that employees are trained in proper manual handling techniques
  • Availability of mechanical aids, such as forklifts and hoists, to assist in lifting
  • Regular inspection of equipment used in lifting and loading​
  1. Chemical and Hazardous Substance Storage
  • Proper labeling, storage, and handling of hazardous substances
  • Training employees on the risks and safe handling procedures for these materials
  • Regular inspections of storage facilities to prevent leaks or contamination​
  1. Fall Protection (Heights, Ladders, Elevating Devices)
  • Proper use of safety harnesses and guardrails for employees working at heights
  • Ladders and other elevating devices are regularly checked for safety and stability
  • Employees are trained in fall protection measures
  1. Ergonomics
  • Workstation design to reduce strain, especially for those doing repetitive tasks
  • Ensuring that seating, desk height, and tools promote proper posture

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How to Create an Effective HSE Audit Template?

Creating an effective and well-structured workplace health and safety audit checklist not only helps in tracking and rectifying safety gaps but also fosters continuous improvement in workplace safety practices. Here’s how to create a comprehensive and actionable HSE audit checklist:

  1. Define the Scope and Purpose

Start by outlining the scope of your audit. Clearly define what areas of the workplace or which processes need to be assessed. The scope can vary based on industry-specific regulations, such as those from OSHA or ISO 45001, and internal policies. Understanding the specific objectives of your audit—whether it’s compliance, performance evaluation, or risk assessment—will help determine what sections the HSE internal audit checklist should cover.

  1. Structure the Checklist by Categories

Organizing your internal health and safety audit template into distinct categories ensures thorough coverage of all relevant areas. Key sections to include are listed above.

  1. Incorporate Regulatory Standards

To ensure compliance, the health and safety compliance checklist should reflect relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, such as OSHA standards or industry-specific laws. 

  1. Design with Clarity and Simplicity

Keep the health and safety inspection checklist clear, with concise questions or statements for each task or requirement. Use straightforward language to avoid ambiguity. For example, instead of asking, “Is the emergency exit functioning?” state, “Ensure that emergency exits are unobstructed and clearly marked.” This eliminates confusion and ensures that auditors understand exactly what to check.

  1. Include a Rating or Scoring System

Incorporating a rating system (e.g., compliant, non-compliant, partially compliant) can help assess the severity of the issues and track improvements over time. This allows you to prioritize corrective actions based on risk level, helping to focus on critical areas first.

  1. Ensure Flexibility and Customization

An effective health safety audit checklist should allow for customization. Every workplace is different, and the checklist should reflect those unique characteristics. Consider allowing spaces for comments or adding items specific to your workplace’s hazards or operational needs. 

  1. Use Technology to Streamline the Process

Using digital tools, such as HSE apps or software, like GoAudits can significantly enhance the efficiency of the audit. They often offer pre-built templates, real-time tracking, and automated reporting functions, making it easier to complete audits accurately and quickly. 

  1. Regularly Review and Update the Checklist

Health and safety regulations and workplace conditions evolve. It’s important to review and update your health and safety internal audit checklist periodically to ensure it reflects the latest standards and addresses any new risks identified during previous audits. Regular updates keep your checklist relevant and effective in driving continuous improvement.

👉 GoAudits enables you to set up workflows and rules for report distribution, approvals, tasks, and reminders, ensuring the right people are involved at the right time. It automatically sends notification emails to approvers and task owners, providing immediate access to audit reports. Additionally, you can define your organization’s hierarchy to ensure proper escalations and reporting.

Safety Inspection Reports: Start with Templates

Creating, distributing, and storing safety inspection reports efficiently eliminates the need for manual work and ensures reliable compliance. Here’s why this process matters:

  • Efficient Creation:
    Automated systems use a safety inspection report template to standardize data collection, reducing errors and saving time.

  • Fast Distribution:
    Digital reports can be shared instantly with your team, enabling quicker responses to potential safety issues.

  • Reliable Storage:
    Storing reports in a central, organized system makes them easy to find for audits and follow-ups, ensuring ongoing safety improvements.

A tool like GoAudits streamlines these steps further, providing an all-in-one solution to manage your safety inspection report process without manual effort.

Benefits of Digital Workplace Health and Safety Audit Checklists

Using digital HSE audit checklists offers numerous benefits. Here’s a breakdown of the key advantages:

  • Real-Time Data and Analytics

Digital HSE audit templates provide immediate access to data and analytics. As incidents or observations are reported instantly, corrective actions can be taken swiftly.

  • Access to Centralized Data

A digital safety platform centralizes all data, making it easier to store, retrieve, and analyze information. Whether it’s inspection reports, compliance records, or audit findings, everything is accessible in one place. Centralized data also enhances collaboration, as different departments can access and contribute to the same database​.

  • Improved Accuracy and Accountability

Digital workplace health and safety audit checklists mitigate risks arising from misplacements and data inaccuracies by automating data entry. It ensures more reliable and consistent records. This leads to better-informed safety decisions and enhanced accountability within teams​.

  • Save Time with Efficient Document Management

Digital health and safety audit templates reduce administrative burden by eliminating the need for paperwork. Safety officers can now focus on proactive measures rather than spending time on filing or searching for documents. With everything stored digitally, audits and inspections become more efficient​.

  • Streamlined Workflows

A major advantage of digital HSE internal audit checklists is the automation of repetitive tasks. Automated workflows reduce bottlenecks, ensuring that tasks move from one stage to the next without manual intervention. 

  • Assign Corrective Actions During Inspections

Digital health and safety inspection checklists allow safety managers to assign corrective actions directly during audits or inspections. It helps address issues as they arise, preventing delays in rectifying safety hazards. 

👉 With GoAudits, you can assign corrective actions during inspections to both internal and external team members. You can also view the completion status of the task and get reports for overdue tasks in a centralized dashboard.

Best Practices for Conducting Workplace Safety Inspections

To conduct effective workplace safety inspections, following best practices ensures both compliance and the safety of employees. Here’s a comprehensive approach:

  1. Pre-Inspection Preparation

Before the inspection begins, preparation is key. Start by familiarizing yourself with the workplace, and reviewing past inspection reports, incident investigations, and injury records. This helps identify recurring hazards and areas that need special attention. Understanding OSHA requirements is also crucial, as these regulations often shape the scope and objectives of safety inspections​.

Learn More: How to Prepare for Workplace Inspections in 8 Steps?

  1. Create a Detailed Plan

A solid plan ensures that the inspection covers all critical aspects of the workplace. Begin by developing or customizing a health and safety compliance checklist based on your organization’s specific risks and operations. Tailor this checklist to meet industry and regulatory standards.

  1. Thorough Documentation

During the inspection, record all findings both potential hazards and areas of compliance. This will help track trends and patterns over time. Use health and safety management software, like GoAudits, to document these findings digitally can streamline the process and improve accessibility. 

  1. Make Recommendations and Follow-Up

Post-inspection, prioritize the hazards identified based on their severity and likelihood of causing injury. Offer practical recommendations for addressing these hazards, ensuring management is on board with corrective actions. Follow-up is essential—track the implementation of these corrective actions to ensure they are completed. Using health and safety software to assign responsibility and monitor progress can make this process more efficient​.

  1. Use Health & Safety Management Software

Health and safety software like GoAudits can greatly enhance the inspection process. It allows for real-time documentation, streamlined data tracking, and efficient follow-up on corrective actions. It can also help you automate reports, set reminders for recurring inspections, and even assign tasks to ensure nothing falls through the cracks. This helps improve the overall quality and accountability of your workplace safety program​.

Easy start with digital checklists

  • Capture photos as proof of compliance or areas needing attention
  • Instantly generate and share detailed reports after the inspections
  • Assign follow-up tasks and track completion on a centralized dashboard
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