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General Industry Safety Checklist

A practical checklist for reviewing common OSHA-related safety and compliance areas across general industry workplaces.

By Simple Safety Coach 09/12/2026

This ready-to-use checklist helps safety professionals in manufacturing, warehousing, and other general industry settings review important workplace-safety requirements and identify areas that may need attention.

What's Inside the Checklist

  • Emergency exits, fire extinguishers, and Emergency Action Plans
  • Hazard Communication programs and SDS management
  • PPE hazard assessment and training requirements
  • Electrical safety, lockout/tagout, and machine guarding
  • Respiratory protection and hearing conservation programs
  • OSHA 300 logs, incident investigation, and recordkeeping

Who This Checklist Is For

  • Safety Managers and Coordinators
  • Plant and Operations Managers
  • Supervisors responsible for workplace inspections
  • Organizations looking for a practical starting point for internal safety reviews

This checklist is intended as a practical review tool and is not a substitute for a complete regulatory assessment. Requirements may vary based on hazards, operations, and jurisdiction.

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