Employee safety induction checklist Great Britain
Record the local explanations, understanding checks and follow-up a new starter needs for the assigned work.
This version uses Great Britain guidance. Check Northern Ireland requirements separately before adapting it.
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| Topic | Local instruction and understanding check | Status and action |
|---|---|---|
| Supervisor and reporting | Identify the on-shift contact and how to report a concern. | |
| Emergency arrangements | Locate the alarm arrangements, exit route, assembly point and first-aid contact. | |
| Work area and access | Explain routes, restricted areas and welfare arrangements. | |
| Assigned tasks | Identify the task instructions, equipment and tasks that need authorisation. | |
| Hazards and controls | Discuss the relevant assessment and controls for this work. | |
| Language and support | Agree a reliable way to explain and check instructions. | |
| Supervision and follow-up | Name the supervisor and arrange outstanding checks. |
Edit the fields and table, then export your record.
How to use this record
- Identify the actual task, workplace and responsible person.
- Adapt the prompts, record what was explained or observed and keep unfinished actions visible.
- Assign an owner and review arrangement. Export a copy to your appropriate workplace record system.
The example button loads an illustrative entry. It is not a completed workplace assessment, training record or authorisation.
Official sources
Source references checked 2026-10-30. The practical examples are original ESG examples to adapt to the actual work.