Checklist template

Health & Safety

A ready-to-use checklist with 65 items in 6 sections, covering Employee Handwashing, Entrances and Exits, First Aid, Fire Safety, Sales Floor, Back Rooms. Use it as-is in InspectLoop, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 6 Sections
  • 65 Items
  • 65 Yes / No checks
  • 65 Points

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1. Employee Handwashing 8 items

  1. Employees are aware of company handwashing standards and practices including scrubbing hands for a minimum of 20 seconds and lathering backs of hands, between fingers, and under nails as recommended by the CDC? Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Handwashing policy is posted by all sinks in employee areas? Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Employee area sinks and washrooms are stocked with soap, hand sanitizer, and clean towels? Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Employees wash hands before beginning work, before and after breaks, before and after eating/drinking? Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Employees avoid touching their face? Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Employees are aware of company illness policy? Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Employees know who to report illness to and next steps? Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Employees do not work when ill? Yes / No 1 pt

2. Entrances and Exits 11 items

  1. No cracks, damage or potholes in the parking lot area? Yes / No 1 pt
  2. No uneven or damaged sidewalks surrounding the location? Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Walkways are free of obstacles? Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Accessibility ramps and/or stairs are in good condition? Yes / No 1 pt
  5. All railing is safe, secure and sturdy? Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Is there adequate lighting around location exterior, with no burnt out bulbs? Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Safety mats are present for use during snowy/icy weather? Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Salt is on hand for snowy/icy weather? Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Does location have good condition Caution signs for wet floors/spills? Yes / No 1 pt
  10. All exits are clearly marked and free of obstacles? Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Fire exit signs visible, lit and in good condition? Yes / No 1 pt

3. First Aid 6 items

  1. First aid kit well stocked with no expired materials? Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Management and staff know the location of the first aid kit? Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Can staff identify where the first aid kit is found? Ask 3 team members. Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Are new staff trained in basic first aid procedure? Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Do staff know what to do if they are injured on the job? Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Does management know what to do if a staff member is injured on the job? Yes / No 1 pt

4. Fire Safety 12 items

  1. Is there a functional fire/smoke detection system? Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Is there a fire extinguisher mounted in a designated area and unobstructed? Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Check and note the fire extinguisher expiry date Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Do staff know the location of the fire extinguisher? Ask 3 team members. Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Have staff been properly trained to use a fire extinguisher? Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Is there a sprinkler system? Yes / No 1 pt
  7. What was the date of the last sprinkler inspection? Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Is the fire plan regularly tested? Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Do staff know what to do in the event of a fire? Yes / No 1 pt
  10. When was the date of the last fire drill? Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Do staff know the emergency exit location and meeting place? Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Do the emergency exit doors swing out? Yes / No 1 pt

5. Sales Floor 9 items

  1. Is the floor free of any slip or trip hazards? Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Walkways and aisles are kept clear? Yes / No 1 pt
  3. There is adequate interior lighting for work and customer interactions? Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Does location have backup power in the event of a power outage? Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Ladders or step stools for staff in good condition? Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Ladders or step stools properly put away when not in use by staff? Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Shelving is in good condition? Yes / No 1 pt
  8. There are no protruding or sharp corners that may cause injury? Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Do all electrical outlets have covers? Yes / No 1 pt

6. Back Rooms 19 items

  1. Waste removal is done at regular intervals? Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Large commercial waste containers are easily and safely accessible? Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Backroom free from sharp edges/corners that may cause injury? Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Storage shelves are in good condition and not overloaded? Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Is the back door/loading area locked at all times? Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Is there a peephole or some means to see who is outside the door? Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Staff know and adhere to the procedure for opening back door/loading area? Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Cleaning equipment stored safely in a designated area? Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Up to date health and safety poster for province/state visible? Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Up to date workplace violence and harassment poster for province/state visible? Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Is the break room clean and free of clutter? Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Is the office clean and free of clutter? Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Is there a safe place for the storage of valuables? Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Is office furniture and equipment in good condition? Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Electrical and extension cords are not a trip hazard? Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Electrical and extension cords are in good condition? Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Do all electrical outlets have covers? Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Is the washroom clean and free of clutter? Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Is hand soap or hand sanitizer available? Yes / No 1 pt

About this template

This checklist is part of the InspectLoop template library. Yes / No checks score 1 point when met; ratings score the points shown for each option. The overall score is the percentage of points earned, with N/A answers excluded. In InspectLoop you can add photos, assign corrective actions, require sign-off and compare results across sites.

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