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FREE WORKSHOP CHECKLIST TEMPLATE

Workshop daily safety checklist
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A blank, downloadable check record. Print the PDF or adapt the Excel version to your own site. No email or account needed.

Free starting template. Review against your own procedures before use.

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CheckControlBLANK CHECK RECORD

Workshop daily safety checklist

Site / area Date Completed by Shift / time
CheckResultFinding / action

Work area

01Walk the workshop floor, access routes and exits before the shift starts.

Pass / Fail
N/A

02Check that spills, obstructions and visible hazards are dealt with through your site procedure.

Pass / Fail
N/A

03Confirm required PPE and emergency resources are available for the work planned.

Pass / Fail
N/A

04Record the exact location and condition of any concern.

Pass / Fail
N/A

Tools and equipment

05Check only the equipment your organisation has assigned for daily inspection.

Pass / Fail
N/A

06Record visible damage, missing guards, unusual operation or out-of-service status accurately.

Pass / Fail
N/A

07Do not diagnose a fault beyond your training or procedure.

Pass / Fail
N/A

08Tell the responsible person and isolate equipment when your procedure requires it.

Pass / Fail
N/A

Follow-up

09Assign a clear next action, owner and review point for every issue.

Pass / Fail
N/A

10Attach a focused photo where it gives useful context.

Pass / Fail
N/A

11Do not replace a failed observation with a retrospective pass.

Pass / Fail
N/A

12Review open items during handover and close them only with an outcome.

Pass / Fail
N/A
Checked by ___________________Reviewed by ___________________

Adapt and approve this blank starting template for your site before use. Record actual findings and follow your own escalation procedures.

Make it your site’s checklist.

A daily starting point for a garage or workshop team to identify hazards, equipment issues and actions before work begins.

This is an operational prompt, not a substitute for your risk assessment, training, maintenance schedule or legal duties.

Use consistent wording and owners so trends are visible in your reports.

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