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Hazard identification checklist

Generate a printable site inspection checklist across the common WHS hazard categories — access, housekeeping, heights, electrical, plant, PPE and more.

Checklist details
Fill these in, then print or save the checklist to complete on site.
Hazard Identification Checklist
Site safety inspection
Site:
Inspector:
Date:

Inspection items

YesNoN/A
1. Access and egress to the work area is safe and clear
2. Housekeeping is tidy; walkways clear of materials, leads and waste
3. Fall risks controlled — edge protection, guardrails, harnesses in place
4. Electrical leads in good order, tested and tagged, RCDs in use
5. Plant and equipment guarded, maintained and used by trained operators
6. Manual handling risks assessed; mechanical aids available
7. Hazardous substances stored correctly with SDS available
8. Correct PPE available, in good condition and being worn
9. Fire extinguishers and emergency equipment present and accessible
10. First aid kit stocked and accessible; first aider on site
11. Signage, barricades and exclusion zones in place
12. Dust, noise and spill controls in place (environmental)
13. Traffic and mobile plant separated from workers on foot
14. Emergency and evacuation procedures known to all on site

Hazards found & actions

Inspector signature: ____________________    Date: __________

How it works

1

Set up the header

Enter the site, inspector and date so the printed checklist is ready to use on your walk-around.

2

Walk the site

Work through each item, marking yes, no or not applicable, and note any hazards found and the action needed.

3

Act and record

Fix what you can on the spot, assign the rest with a due date, and keep the signed checklist as a record.

Frequently asked questions

What is a hazard identification checklist?

It’s a structured list used to walk a site and check whether common hazards are present and controlled — access, housekeeping, fall risks, electrical, plant, manual handling, substances, PPE, emergency equipment and more. It prompts a consistent inspection so nothing obvious gets missed.

How often should I inspect the site?

Regular workplace inspections are part of managing WHS risk. Frequency depends on the site and its risks — many run them weekly, with daily checks on higher-risk work and after any significant change. The key is that they’re routine and acted upon, not one-off.

What do I do with hazards I find?

Deal with them using the hierarchy of controls — eliminate the hazard if you can, otherwise minimise it with higher-order controls before relying on PPE. Fix simple things immediately, assign the rest with a responsible person and due date, and follow up that they’re done.

Does this cover every hazard?

No checklist can. It covers common hazards as a prompt, but you must also look for the specific hazards of your site and work. Use it alongside task risk assessments (JSA/SWMS), not instead of them.

This checklist is a general prompt for common site hazards, not a complete or site-specific assessment. You must identify and control the actual hazards of your workplace and work under WHS law, applying the hierarchy of controls. Use it alongside task-specific risk assessments.

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