Educational checklist examples for safety, equipment and operational tasks — what a checklist covers, who uses it and how it connects to forms, inspections and training. Informational only — template examples to adapt, not official documents or legal advice; completing a checklist does not guarantee compliance and employers remain responsible.
What a temporary works inspection checklist is
A temporary works inspection checklist guides a competent person through a look at temporary structures — props, shoring, formwork, support frames and edge protection — that hold loads or protect people while permanent works are built.
This page is an educational overview with a simplified example. It is not an official template, not jurisdiction-specific and not legal advice — temporary works are a competent-person responsibility and the employer decides what is required.
Purpose
- Confirm temporary works are installed to the design.
- Check loads, supports and connections are as intended.
- Confirm changes are controlled and signed off.
- Record condition and any defects needing action.
Who completes it
- A competent person, often coordinated by a temporary works coordinator.
- With reference to the temporary works design and any permit to load.
- With input from those installing and using the works.
- It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure competence and coordination.
When it is used
- Before loading or relying on the temporary works.
- At intervals while they remain in place.
- After alteration, an impact or weather event.
- Before removal, to confirm sequence and safety.
Typical items
- Installation matches the temporary works design.
- Props, shoring and supports correctly placed and secure.
- Loads within the intended limits; no unplanned loading.
- Edge protection and access provisions in place.
- Permit to load or status, defects and action recorded.
- Example items only — adapt to the works and the applicable law.
Common mistakes
- Loading temporary works before they are checked and signed off.
- Altering supports without going back to the design.
- Removing props or shoring out of sequence.
- No clear coordination of who checks and approves.
Document workflow
A temporary works inspection works with the temporary works design, the construction site checklist and any permit to load, and is typically required before the works are loaded or relied upon. Defects mean no loading until corrected; changes go back to the designer, and an incident triggers an accident report.
See the related documents below for what is commonly used before, alongside and after this inspection.
Retention (high level)
Temporary works inspection records are generally kept while the works are in place and for a period afterwards, in line with the employer’s obligations and data-protection duties. Specific periods vary by jurisdiction.
This page does not state a required period — confirm retention with the applicable law and the official authority.
Completing and sharing as a PDF
Temporary works inspections are commonly completed and stored as PDFs alongside the design and site records. Exporting to PDF supports the record; it does not make the inspection official or guarantee compliance.
Employer checklist
- Coordinate temporary works through a competent person.
- Check installation against the design before loading.
- Control changes and removal sequences.
- Keep design, permit and inspection records together.
Worker notes
- Do not load or alter temporary works yourself.
- Follow the agreed sequence for installation and removal.
- Report damage, movement or anything that looks wrong.
Country considerations
Most countries expect temporary works to be designed, checked and controlled, but the detail and the official authority differ. This page is high-level and general — not a statement of any country’s law and not a guarantee that a checklist is valid anywhere.
Always confirm current requirements with the official authority for your country and a qualified professional.
Who is responsible
The employer is responsible for ensuring temporary works are designed, checked and controlled by competent people, and for compliance. This page is an educational overview with a template example; it does not determine what your inspections must cover, does not make works compliant and does not transfer responsibility.
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