Electrical safety audit checklist template

Keep records of all completed checklists, photos of identified hazards, corrective action reports, and evidence of completed repairs. Also maintain training records for personnel working with electrical systems and documentation showing when deficiencies were addressed. This creates a defensible safety record if inspected.

Document each deficiency with photos and detailed notes. Assign risk levels (critical, serious, minor) to prioritize corrections, then create specific action items with responsible parties and deadlines. For serious hazards, implement immediate temporary controls until you can implement permanent solutions.

Review completed audit findings with staff during safety meetings. Use photos of identified hazards as training examples. Create simple one-page summaries highlighting key findings and improvement areas. Consider involving different team members in portions of the audit process to build broader electrical safety awareness.

Review the template and add sections specific to your environment—data centers might need UPS checks, healthcare facilities require emergency power testing, and industrial settings need machine-specific lockout procedures. Remove irrelevant sections and expand others based on your facility’s unique electrical hazards.