Working at Heights & LOTO Safety Checklist
Download a free working at heights and lockout/tagout (LOTO) safety checklist PDF. Covers ladder inspection, fall protection, LOTO procedure, lock register, PPE verification, and work clearance. Pre-work safety permit template.
What This Template Includes
- 5-section checklist covering 40 items across 3 pages
- 10-item ladder inspection with angle, securing, and condition checks
- 10-item fall protection covering harness, anchors, edge protection, rescue plan
- 8-item LOTO procedure with critical safety alert + 6-item LOTO removal
- 4-row lockout register and work clearance decision
Who This Template Is For
Safety officers, maintenance supervisors, and technicians performing height work or equipment maintenance in manufacturing, construction, facilities management, utilities, warehousing, and mining.
Why This Matters
Ladders are used without inspection and harnesses worn without checking tag dates. LOTO procedures get bypassed under production pressure — the leading cause of maintenance fatalities. Paper lock registers get lost at shift change, creating dangerous confusion about which energy sources are isolated.
What Changes When You Go Digital
Storecall runs a digital permit workflow — no work begins without supervisor approval. Failed checks block clearance and escalate instantly to the safety officer. Digital lock registers show active LOTO status in real time, with scheduled ladder and harness inspections and expiry alerts.
Paper vs Digital: What You're Missing
| Capability | Paper Template | Storecall Digital Workflow |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled reminders | No — relies on memory | Automatic — checks go out on time, every time |
| Instant alerts for problems | No — problems wait for review | Immediate email alerts to the right person |
| Photo evidence | Separate camera, manual filing | In-line photos, timestamped and geotagged |
| Compliance scoring | Manual calculation | Auto-scored with KPI dashboards |
| Multi-site visibility | None — paper stays on site | Real-time dashboards across all locations |
| Overdue escalation | None — nobody notices | Auto-escalation to the next level |
| Trend analysis | Impossible with paper | Nova AI surfaces patterns across sites and time |
Industries Using This Template
Manufacturing, Construction, Facilities Management, Utilities and Telecoms, Warehousing, Mining
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a working at heights checklist include?
A thorough working at heights permit should verify ladder condition, angle, and securing; fall protection equipment (harness, lanyard, anchor points, edge protection); a rescue plan; and PPE compliance. This template covers 10 ladder checks and 10 fall protection items before work clearance is granted.
What is LOTO and when is it required?
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) is the procedure for isolating energy sources before servicing equipment — electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or thermal. It is required whenever maintenance, cleaning, or repair work could expose workers to unexpected energisation. This template includes an 8-item LOTO procedure, lock register, and 6-item removal/re-energisation checklist.
How do I track active LOTO locks across shift changes?
Paper lock registers are frequently lost or incomplete at shift handover. Storecall maintains a digital lock register showing every active lock, who applied it, which energy source was isolated, and when it must be removed — giving supervisors real-time visibility across all sites and shifts.
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