Slip, Trip, and Fall Checklist
Slip, Trip, and Fall Checklist
Quick Summary
A slip, trip, and fall checklist helps crews identify and correct common walking and working surface hazards before injuries occur. Regular inspections improve housekeeping, reduce downtime, and create safer work areas. This checklist is useful for subcontractors, foremen, crew leaders, and project managers on active jobsites.
When to Use This Checklist
- At the beginning of each workday.
- Before starting work in new areas.
- After weather events such as rain, snow, or high winds.
- During routine safety inspections.
- After major material deliveries.
- Before leaving the site each day.
Before You Start
- Review work areas scheduled for the day.
- Inspect access routes, walkways, and entrances.
- Confirm housekeeping supplies are available.
- Identify areas affected by weather or site conditions.
- Verify adequate lighting in work and travel areas.
- Assign corrective actions for known hazards.
Safety Checks
- Walking surfaces are free of debris and loose materials.
- Wet, muddy, icy, or slippery areas are identified and addressed.
- Cords, hoses, and cables are routed away from walkways.
- Floor openings and elevation changes are protected or marked.
- Adequate lighting is available in all active work areas.
- Stairs, ladders, and access points are clear of obstructions.
- Materials are stacked safely and do not block travel paths.
- Damaged walking surfaces are repaired or clearly marked.
Tools, Equipment, and Materials
- Brooms, shovels, and cleanup tools.
- Trash bags and debris containers.
- Warning signs and barricades.
- Cord covers or hose ramps.
- Portable lighting if needed.
- Inspection forms and safety reports.
Slip, Trip, and Fall Checklist
- Inspect all walkways and access routes.
- Remove debris, scrap material, and trash from travel paths.
- Clean up spills immediately.
- Correct muddy, uneven, or slippery walking surfaces.
- Secure or reroute cords, hoses, and cables.
- Inspect stairways and ladders for safe access.
- Verify floor openings and holes are protected.
- Check handrails and guardrails where applicable.
- Inspect work areas for loose boards, mats, or coverings.
- Ensure adequate lighting throughout active work zones.
- Remove unnecessary materials from walking paths.
- Inspect entrances and exits for hazards.
- Correct identified hazards immediately or mark them clearly.
- Communicate hazard locations to affected workers.
- Perform a final walkthrough before leaving the area.
Documentation Needed
- Daily safety inspection reports.
- Housekeeping inspection records.
- Photos of hazards and corrective actions.
- Incident or near-miss reports if applicable.
- Corrective action tracking records.
- Daily project logs noting hazards addressed.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Ignoring small housekeeping issues.
- Running cords and hoses through walkways without protection.
- Leaving spills unaddressed.
- Blocking exits and access routes with materials.
- Failing to inspect walking surfaces after weather changes.
- Assuming someone else will correct identified hazards.
End-of-Day / Final Review
- Walkways and access routes are clear.
- Debris and waste have been removed.
- Hazards identified during the day have been corrected.
- Warning signs or barricades remain in place where needed.
- The work area is safe and ready for the next shift.
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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