Walkthrough Safety Inspection Checklist
A Daily Manufacturing Safety Checklist turns start-of-shift intentions into a simple routine. It prompts the basics first: PPE on and in good condition, guards and interlocks in place, e-stops tested, first-aid/eyewash accessible, and machines powered up within spec (air, power, lube). Operators know exactly what “ready” means before the line moves.
During the shift, the list keeps hazards in check: housekeeping (dry floors, clear aisles), material handling (stable pallets, forklift checks), chemical controls, and quick ergonomics cues. It also adds core compliance touches — fire extinguishers accessible and in the green, electrical panels with proper clearance.
Quality and process safety get a slot, too: first-article or start-up verification, poke-yokes active, alarms acknowledged, and simple counts for scrap or incidents. If something’s off, the checklist captures it immediately with a short note and a clear next step (isolate, tag, notify). End-of-shift items close the loop — clean area, restore energy states, reinstall guards after maintenance, handover notes.
Use the format that fits your floor. Print the PDF for clipboards and low-tech zones, or run a mobile app version to time-stamp checks, add quick photos (e.g., a blocked panel before/after), and log near-misses for trend reviews. Either way, supervisors get a fast, consistent picture of safety status across teams.
Keep it a living document. Review monthly with operators, add new checkpoints when equipment changes, and remove steps that don’t add value. A short, clear checklist — kept current—reduces risk, speeds audits, and makes safe work the default, every shift.
Required PPE worn (glasses, gloves, hearing, footwear)
PPE condition acceptable (no cracks/tears)
Upload a selfie in full PPE for time-stamp
First-aid kit stocked
Report missing/defective PPE items
Fixed/adjustable guards installed and secure
Emergency stops tested at station (pass/fail)
Upload photo of one critical guard in place
Record number of machines checked this round
Note any bypassed or damaged guards
Energy isolation points labeled and readable
Any tasks today requiring LOTO?
If yes, list work order / asset ID(s)
Hand tools safe (no chips, loose handles)
Power cords intact, no exposed conductors
Slings/hoists/rigging inspected (pass)
Containers labeled (GHS) and closed when not in use
New chemicals received today (count)
List missing SDS or labeling issues
Pallets stable, no broken boards
Aisles and lift paths clear of obstacles
Forklift/pallet jack daily inspection completed
Floors dry, free of oil/coolant, spills marked
Waste/metal chips collected in proper bins
Upload wide photo of aisle/egress route
Note housekeeping hot spots to address
Fire extinguishers accessible, gauge in green
Extinguishers verified this area (units)
Work height and reach zones acceptable
Safety critical poka-yoke/vision sensors active
Process alarms/safeguards tested at start-up
Number of deviations/alerts acknowledged today
Upload HMI screen showing normal status
Any injury/near miss this shift?
If yes, describe and log corrective action
New worker or visitor safety briefing completed
Work area cleaned, waste removed to proper bins
Energy sources returned to normal/safe state
Guards reinstalled after maintenance
Upload final photo of the workstation
Handover notes for next shift (issues/repairs pending)














