Regular workplace inspections are essential for maintaining compliance, protecting employees, and identifying hazards before they cause incidents. Below you will find free, downloadable inspection checklists for the most common EHS inspections. Each checklist page includes an overview of the inspection, the regulations and standards that require it, what to inspect and the expected results, and a free Word document checklist you can download and customize for your organization.
Fire Extinguisher
Monthly visual checks and annual servicing per NFPA 10 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157.
Eyewash & Safety Shower
Weekly activation tests and annual plumbed unit inspections per ANSI Z358.1.
AED
Monthly readiness checks for batteries, pads, and status indicators per AHA and FDA guidelines.
Emergency Exit & Egress
Exit signage, door hardware, aisle clearance, and illumination. Coming soon.
Emergency Lighting
Monthly 30-second tests and annual 90-minute tests per NFPA 101. Free downloadable checklist.
Fire Alarm System
Control panels, detectors, pull stations, and notification appliances per NFPA 72. Free downloadable checklist.
Fire Sprinkler System
Weekly, monthly, and quarterly inspections per NFPA 25. Coming soon.
Forklift
Daily pre-shift inspections per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 for powered industrial trucks.
Aerial & Scissor Lift
Pre-use inspections per ANSI A92 and OSHA 1926.453. Free downloadable checklist.
Crane
Daily, monthly, and annual inspections per OSHA 1926.1412 and 1910.179. Free downloadable checklist.
Company Vehicle / Fleet
Pre-trip and periodic vehicle safety inspections. Coming soon.
Electrical Panel & Wiring
Panel clearance, labeling, dead front, grounding, and arc flash per OSHA 1910.303/305 and NFPA 70E. Free downloadable checklist.
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Annual periodic inspection of energy control procedures per OSHA 1910.147. Free downloadable checklist.
Fall Protection Equipment
Pre-use harness, lanyard, and anchor inspections per OSHA 1926.502 and ANSI Z359. Free downloadable checklist.
Ladder
Pre-use and periodic ladder inspections per OSHA 1910.23 and 1926.1053. Free downloadable checklist.
Scaffold
Daily inspections by a competent person per OSHA 1926.451. Free downloadable checklist.
Personal Protective Equipment
PPE condition assessments for hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, and more. Free downloadable checklist.
Respiratory Protection
Pre-use and periodic respirator inspections per OSHA 1910.134. Coming soon.
Hearing Conservation
Noise monitoring equipment and hearing protection inspections. Coming soon.
Compressed Gas Cylinder
Cylinder condition, valve protection, storage, and labeling per OSHA 1910.101 and CGA. Free downloadable checklist.
Machine Guarding
Barrier guards, point of operation, safety devices, and power transmission per OSHA 1910.212/219. Free downloadable checklist.
Confined Space
Pre-entry permit and equipment inspections per OSHA 1910.146. Free downloadable checklist.
Pressure Vessel
Visual, internal, and hydrostatic testing per ASME and jurisdiction requirements. Coming soon.
Spill Kit
Contents inventory, absorbent condition, and PPE availability. Coming soon.
Hazardous Waste Storage
Container labeling, dating, containment, and 90/180/270-day limits per RCRA. Coming soon.
Stormwater BMP
Best management practice inspections per NPDES permit requirements. Coming soon.
Above Ground Storage Tank
Visual inspections per SPCC plans and API 653/STI SP001. Coming soon.
Ecesis EHS Software
Inspections
Digital inspection forms with mobile completion, photo capture, and corrective actions.
Safety Inspections
Workplace safety inspections with automated scheduling and deficiency tracking.
Fire Extinguisher
Barcode-based fire extinguisher inspections with automatic scheduling.
Compliance Calendar
Track inspection deadlines, recurring tasks, and regulatory due dates.
Task Management
Assign, track, and complete corrective actions identified during inspections.
Preventive Maintenance
Schedule and track equipment maintenance to keep assets inspection-ready.
