Site Security Lockup Checklist
Site Security Lockup Checklist
Quick Summary
A site security lockup checklist helps crews secure a jobsite before leaving for the day. Proper lockup procedures can reduce theft, vandalism, unauthorized access, and damage to equipment or materials. This checklist is useful for foremen, crew leaders, project managers, and anyone responsible for closing the site.
When to Use This Checklist
- At the end of each workday.
- Before weekends or holiday shutdowns.
- Before leaving an unattended jobsite.
- After material deliveries are completed.
- Following equipment use and storage.
- When weather events are expected.
- Prior to project suspension or temporary shutdown.
Before You Start
- Identify all site access points and gates.
- Review site-specific security requirements.
- Verify who is responsible for final lockup.
- Confirm all crews have completed their work.
- Account for company vehicles, tools, and equipment.
- Verify temporary workers and subcontractors have departed.
- Gather keys, access cards, and lock combinations if needed.
Safety Checks
- Remove or secure trip hazards near entrances and exits.
- Verify excavations, openings, and restricted areas are protected.
- Secure hazardous materials and controlled substances.
- Ensure temporary power and equipment are shut down as required.
- Verify warning signs and barriers remain in place.
- Address any conditions that could endanger unauthorized visitors.
Tools, Equipment, and Materials
- Locks, chains, and security hardware.
- Storage containers or gang boxes.
- Equipment keys and access controls.
- Material storage areas.
- Security cameras or monitoring systems.
- Site lighting controls.
- Daily security log or inspection form.
Site Security Lockup Checklist
- Verify all workers and visitors have left the site.
- Collect and store loose tools in secured locations.
- Lock gang boxes, storage containers, and trailers.
- Secure high-value equipment and portable machinery.
- Park vehicles and equipment in designated secure areas.
- Remove keys from vehicles and equipment.
- Store materials in protected locations when practical.
- Secure temporary buildings, offices, and storage rooms.
- Check that windows and doors are closed and locked.
- Verify fencing remains intact around the site perimeter.
- Lock all site gates and access points.
- Activate security systems, cameras, or alarms if installed.
- Confirm exterior security lighting is operating as intended.
- Inspect the site perimeter one final time before departure.
Documentation Needed
- Daily lockup inspection records.
- Tool and equipment inventory logs.
- Visitor and access records.
- Security incident reports.
- Equipment key control records.
- Photo documentation of secured areas when required.
- End-of-day site reports.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Leaving tools or equipment unsecured overnight.
- Failing to lock secondary gates or entrances.
- Leaving equipment keys inside vehicles or machinery.
- Ignoring damaged fencing or broken locks.
- Assuming another crew handled site lockup.
- Skipping the final perimeter inspection.
End-of-Day / Final Review
- All personnel have left the site.
- Tools, equipment, and materials have been secured.
- Buildings, trailers, and containers are locked.
- All gates and access points are secured.
- Security systems and lighting are functioning properly.
- Lockup activities have been documented and completed.
Checklist Completion
Project / Job Name
Jobsite / Location
Completed By
Role / Title
Completed Date
Completed Time
Signature
Reviewed / Approved By, if needed
Notes / Follow-Up Items
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