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British Columbia workplace safety inspection report template

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Your British Columbia workplace safety inspection report has 5 rules to meet. ReportDraft puts every one on your checklist and checks your draft before you sign.

  • Regular inspections at intervals that prevent unsafe conditions
  • Who from the joint committee or the workers took part
  • The employer's written answer within 21 days to written recommendations

A workplace safety inspection report template set up for British Columbia, with fields for the joint committee members or worker representative who took part (or the designated employer and worker representatives). In Word and PDF.

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British Columbia Workplace safety inspection Template
Workplace or business name
Areas or departments inspected
Inspection date
Inspected by
Joint committee members or worker representative who took part (or the designated employer and worker representatives)
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British Columbia rules for this report

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  • Every employer ensures regular inspections of all workplaces, including buildings, structures, grounds, excavations, tools, equipment, machinery and work methods and practices, at intervals that will prevent the development of unsafe working conditionsOHS Regulation (B.C. Reg. 296/97), s. 3.5
  • A special inspection must be made when required by a malfunction or an accidentOHS Regulation, s. 3.7
  • Regular inspections and major special inspections include, where feasible, members of the joint committee or the worker health and safety representative; without them, the employer and the union (or the workers) designate representativesOHS Regulation, s. 3.8
  • Unsafe or harmful conditions found in the course of an inspection must be remedied without delayOHS Regulation, s. 3.9
  • Anyone who sees what appears to be an unsafe or harmful condition or act reports it as soon as possible to a supervisor or the employer, who investigates and ensures any necessary corrective action is taken without delayOHS Regulation, s. 3.10
  • A joint committee identifies situations that may be unhealthy or unsafe for workers, makes recommendations for improvement, and ensures regular inspections are carried out and takes part in themWorkers Compensation Act, R.S.B.C. 2019, c. 1, s. 36
  • A joint health and safety committee is required where 20 or more workers are regularly employed; a worker health and safety representative where more than 9 but fewer than 20, with the same duties as far as practicableWorkers Compensation Act, ss. 31, 45
  • When the joint committee (or representative) sends a written recommendation with a written request for a response, the employer responds in writing within 21 days, accepting it or giving reasons, or explaining any delay and when the response will comeWorkers Compensation Act, ss. 39, 45 (4)

What is in it

  • Housekeeping and walking surfacesFloors, aisles and walkways clear, dry and in good repair, Stairs, handrails and guardrails, Storage, stacking and racking stable, Lighting adequate for the work
  • Exits and emergency equipmentExit routes and exit doors clear, unlocked and marked, Exit signs and emergency lighting working, Emergency plan, alarms and assembly point posted and known, Eyewash stations and emergency showers where needed
  • Fire preventionFire extinguishers in place, charged, inspected and unobstructed, Flammable and combustible materials stored safely, Sprinkler heads clear, with storage kept below them, Compressed gas cylinders secured and capped
  • ElectricalElectrical panels closed, labelled and with clear access, Extension cords and power strips used properly and undamaged, Outlets, switches and cover plates; GFCI protection near water
  • Machinery, tools and powered equipmentMachine guards in place and working, Lockout and tagout devices and procedures available and used, Hand and power tools in good condition, Forklifts and powered equipment: daily checks done, operators trained
  • Hazardous productsContainers labelled, Safety data sheets current and available, Chemicals stored and separated safely; spill supplies on hand, Ventilation and exhaust working
  • Personal protective equipmentRequired PPE available and in good condition, PPE worn where required
  • Ladders, heights and material handlingLadders and step stools in good condition and used correctly, Work at height: guardrails or fall protection, Manual lifting and workstation ergonomics
  • First aid, postings and recordsFirst aid kits stocked; first aid attendants or trained workers available, Required safety postings and notices displayed
  • Corrective actionsHazard and location, Corrective action, Responsible, Due, Status
  • Items from earlier inspectionsItems from earlier inspections or reports, and whether each has been fixed.

Rules last reviewed October 11, 2026. Read the full British Columbia workplace safety inspection report requirements.