Slips, trips and housekeeping checklist

Site: ______________________ Date: ____________ Checked by: ______________________

01Floors and spills

Floors dry and free of oil, water, food and dust. WSH (Construction) Regs (sites)
Spill kit stocked and within reach of known spill points.
Leaks from machines, pipes or roofs reported, with drip trays in place until fixed.
No loose, cracked or missing tiles or floor plates.
Anti-slip mats or flooring at entrances, wash areas and wet process areas, lying flat.

02Walkways and access

Walkways and passageways clear of goods, tools and waste. WSH (General Provisions) Regs
Walkway lines and storage bays marked, and goods kept inside them.
Cables and hoses crossing walkways covered or taped down, or routed overhead.
Kerbs, ramps and single steps marked in a bright or contrasting colour.
Sharp or protruding objects in access routes removed or made safe. WSH (Construction) Regs (sites)

03Stairs and lighting

Handrails fitted, secure and in use on stairs and slopes.
Stair treads and nosings in good repair and visible.
Stairs and landings free of stored items.
All walkway and stair lights working, with no dark spots.

04Storage

Stored goods do not block lights, machine access, sprinklers or extinguishers. WSH (General Provisions) Regs
No materials stacked near floor edges or openings. WSH (Construction) Regs (sites)
Unneeded items and waste removed. Bins emptied before they overflow.

05People and footwear

Workers wearing non-slip safety shoes with good tread.
Nobody carrying loads on stairs that block their view.
Near misses from slips and trips reported and logged.

06End of shift

Tools put away, drawers closed, hoses and cords coiled.
Debris swept up and work area left clean and dry. WSH (Construction) Regs (sites)

Legal requirement

In Singapore, the WSH Act requires occupiers to keep the workplace and its means of access and egress safe, so far as reasonably practicable. The WSH (General Provisions) Regulations require goods to be stored without blocking passageways, traffic lanes, lighting or firefighting equipment. On construction sites, the WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007 require passageways and platforms kept free of slipping hazards, debris and tripping obstructions.

This is practical guidance, not legal advice. Laws and codes of practice change; always check the current official text and your site's own procedures.

Slips, trips and housekeeping checklist

01Floors and spills

02Walkways and access

03Stairs and lighting

04Storage

05People and footwear

06End of shift

Sources and further reading

Related reading

Slips, trips and housekeeping: what supervisors need to know

End-of-shift housekeeping checklist

Toolbox talk: safe walkways and access