Site Health and Safety Inspection Checklist
Building Site Health and Safety Checklist is a structured checklist used to inspect safety conditions on construction and building sites, identify visible hazards, and verify that basic site controls are in place before unsafe conditions lead to injuries, delays, damage, or compliance issues. It helps supervisors and inspectors review the main risk areas of a site, including access control, housekeeping, PPE, work at height, scaffolding, excavations, temporary power, tools and equipment, site traffic, hazardous substances, and emergency readiness.
In TARGPatrol, this checklist can be completed directly from a mobile device during routine site inspections, contractor walkthroughs, safety audits, or follow-up checks after incidents. Inspectors can mark pass/fail items, add comments, attach photos, and document corrective actions on the spot. This makes site inspections more consistent, improves visibility into repeat hazards, and creates a clear record of safety issues across different zones, teams, and subcontractors.
A digital building site health and safety checklist is useful for general construction projects, fit-out works, renovation sites, civil works support areas, and mixed contractor environments. By standardizing inspections in one system, companies can improve site discipline, strengthen accountability, and maintain better control over day-to-day construction safety.
Site perimeter is secured
Site access points are controlled
Unauthorized persons cannot enter the site
Site rules and warning signs are posted
Housekeeping on site is acceptable
Walkways are clear and reasonably even
Materials and waste are stored in designated areas
Lighting is adequate for current work areas
General site hazard identified
Photo of overall site condition
First aid kit is available and accessible
Trained first aider is available on site
Emergency contact information is posted
Emergency assembly point is defined
Fire extinguishers are available in required locations
Fire extinguishers are accessible and within inspection date
Emergency routes are identified and unobstructed
Welfare facilities are available and clean
Drinking water is available
Emergency or welfare issue identified
Photo of emergency / welfare issue
Required PPE is defined for site activities
Workers wear hard hats where required
High-visibility clothing is worn where required
Safety footwear is worn where required
Gloves are used where required
Eye protection is used where required
Hearing protection is used where required
Respiratory protection is used where required
PPE is in good condition and available
PPE non-compliance observed
Number of workers without proper PPE
Photo of PPE issue
Work at height is planned and controlled
Edges, openings, and voids are protected
Guardrails are installed where required
Scaffolding appears complete and safe to use
Scaffold tags / inspection status are current
Ladders are in good condition
Ladders are used correctly and only for suitable tasks
Mobile platforms / towers are used safely
Fall protection equipment is used where required
Unsafe work at height condition identified
Photo of work at height issue
Tools and equipment appear in safe condition
Defective tools are removed from use
Machine guards are in place where required
Emergency stop controls are accessible where required
Operators are authorized / trained for plant use
Pre-use checks are completed where required
Mobile plant routes are controlled
Pedestrian and vehicle movements are separated where possible
Unsafe equipment or plant issue identified
Number of defective tools / equipment found
Photo of plant / equipment issue
Excavations are protected against collapse where required
Excavation edges are barriered or marked
Safe access into excavations is provided where required
Spoil and materials are kept away from excavation edges
Underground services are identified before digging
Ground instability or excavation hazard identified
Photo of excavation / ground issue
Temporary electrical installations appear safe
Electrical panels / distribution boards are protected and labeled
Cables are routed to prevent damage and trip hazards
No exposed wires or damaged plugs observed
Portable electrical tools appear safe and suitable
Electrical issue identified
Photo of electrical issue
Materials are stacked safely and securely
Heavy materials are stored safely
No unstable or overhanging loads observed
Delivery and loading zones are controlled
Vehicle reversing / movement controls are in place where needed
Traffic routes are marked or managed
Storage or traffic safety issue identified
Photo of storage / traffic issue
Hazardous substances are labeled and stored safely
Safety Data Sheets are available where required
Flammable materials are controlled properly
Hot work is controlled by permit where required
Gas cylinders are stored and secured safely
Fire watch / additional controls are used where required
Hazardous substance or hot work issue identified
Photo of chemical / hot work issue
Workers appear aware of site safety rules
New workers received site induction
Unsafe behavior was not observed during inspection
Previous inspection issues were corrected
Repeat issue identified during this inspection
Critical hazard requiring immediate action found
Description of the most serious issue
Responsible person for corrective action
Deadline for corrective action
Additional comments
Photo of critical / repeat issue
Overall site safety condition
Area is safe for continued work
Follow-up inspection required
Follow-up inspection date























