SITE SAFETY ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST A site safety checklist is a structured tool used to systematically identify hazards, verify safety controls, and assess working conditions at a site. It helps ensure that activities, equipment, and environments are managed in line with international health and safety best practices, such as ISO 45001 and ILO guidelines. Rather than focusing on country-specific regulations, a site safety checklist takes a risk-based approach, asking whether hazards are identified, risks are controlled, and workers are protected, regardless of location or industry. Following a site safety checklist is critical on any site because it helps organizations move from reactive safety to preventive safety. SITE SAFETY ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST Key reasons it matters: Prevents accidents and injuries by identifying hazards before work begins Ensures consistent safety standards across all sites and teams Supports risk-based safety management aligned with ISO 45001 Demonstrates due diligence for audits, inspections, and stakeholders Strengthens safety culture through regular checks and accountability Reduces downtime and operational losses caused by incidents A site safety checklist is designed for anyone responsible for workplace safety, including: Health & Safety Managers and Officers Site Managers and Supervisors Project Managers Contractors and Subcontractors Facilities and Operations Teams Quality, Risk, and Compliance Professionals Organizations seeking or maintaining ISO 45001 certification A site safety checklist can be used: Before work begins (pre-start inspections) Daily or weekly site inspections After changes to processes, equipment, or layouts Following incidents or near-misses During internal audits or contractor reviews Note: The templates/guides in our Content Library were created by the SDS Manager Team to help you manage site operations effectively. They are provided as reference tools and should be tailored to match your specific project needs, ompany policies, and industry standards. SDS Manager does not guarantee that these templates meet legal, regulatory, or contractual requirements. Users are responsible for reviewing and adapting each template to ensure compliance with their operational and legal obligations. 01 Site: Assessed by: Location: Date: SITE SAFETY ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST 1. LEADERSHIP & SAFETY MANAGEMENT 02 SL Topics Status Risk Level Corrective Action Required Yes No Low Medium High Compliant Partially Compliant Non-Compliant Not Applicable The Health & Safety policy is documented, approved, and communicated 01 Yes No Low Medium High Compliant Partially Compliant Non-Compliant Not Applicable Leadership demonstrates commitment to health and safety 02 Yes No Low Medium High Compliant Partially Compliant Non-Compliant Not Applicable Roles, responsibilities, and authorities are defined and understood 03 Yes No Low Medium High Compliant Partially Compliant Non-Compliant Not Applicable Workers are consulted and encouraged to participate in safety matters 04 2. LEGAL & OTHER REQUIREMENTS 03 SL Topics Status Risk Level Corrective Action Required Yes No Low Medium High Compliant Partially Compliant Non-Compliant Not Applicable Applicable local H&S legal requirements are identified 01 Yes No Low Medium High Compliant Partially Compliant Non-Compliant Not Applicable International best-practice standards are referenced where laws are limited 02 Yes No Low Medium High Compliant Partially Compliant Non-Compliant Not Applicable Compliance obligations are reviewed periodically 03 Yes No Low Medium High Compliant Partially Compliant Non-Compliant Not Applicable Evidence of compliance is documented 04 Yes No Low Medium High Compliant Partially Compliant Non-Compliant Not Applicable Safety objectives and targets are established and monitored 05 3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION & RISK ASSESSMENT 04 SL Topics Status Risk Level Corrective Action Required Yes No Low Medium High Compliant Partially Compliant Non-Compliant Not Applicable Hazard identification has been conducted for all activities 01 Yes No Low Medium High Compliant Partially Compliant Non-Compliant Not Applicable Routine and non-routine tasks Contractors and visitors Human behavior and competence Changes to processes or equipment Risk assessments consider: 02 Yes No Low Medium High Compliant Partially Compliant Non-Compliant Not Applicable Risk assessments are reviewed and updated regularly 04 Yes No Low Medium High Compliant Partially Compliant Non-Compliant Not Applicable Elimination Substitution Engineering controls Administrative controls Personal protective equipment (PPE) Risk control measures follow the hierarchy of controls: 03