School Non-Permanent Load Container Inspection Record
- Version
- v1
- Updated
- 1 October 2026
- Who this checklist is for
- Staff responsible for inspecting, using or supervising pallets, skips, ladles and similar non-permanently attached items in primary and secondary schools in England.
- Jurisdiction
- england
12 checklist steps
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Identify the item
Response required
Record the type of item being inspected, such as pallet, skip, ladle or other similar item.
Item type
Record the item identifier
Record an identifier that distinguishes this item from other similar items, where one is available.
Asset, reference or other identifier
Record the inspection date
Response required
Enter the date on which this inspection is carried out.
Date
Record the inspector
Response required
Enter the name or identifier of the person carrying out the inspection.
Inspector
Confirm the item is being recorded as a load
Confirm that the item is being used for carrying material loads and is not permanently attached to the lifting machinery. If this condition does not apply, stop using this record and follow the arrangements applicable to the equipment.
Choose one
- Condition applies
- Condition does not apply
- Unable to confirm
Inspect the condition
Inspect the item so that it can be used safely, including while it is being lifted. Check the body, base, sides, edges, handles, attachment points and any other parts relevant to the item’s use.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Record the condition result
Record the result of the condition inspection.
Choose one
- No defect observed
- Defect observed
- Inspection incomplete
Record defects or concerns
Response required
If a defect, damage or other concern was observed, describe it and identify the affected part of the item. If no defect or concern was observed, record that fact.
Defect, damage or concern details
Record whether the item is safe to lift
Based on the inspection, record whether the item is safe to lift in its intended use.
Choose one
- Safe to lift
- Not safe to lift
- Not assessed
Withdraw an unsafe item
If the item is not safe to lift, or the inspection is incomplete and its safety cannot be confirmed, withdraw it from use and prevent it from being lifted until the issue has been addressed.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Record withdrawal or other action
Response required
Record whether the item was withdrawn from use and describe any action taken, referral made or further assessment required.
Withdrawal and follow-up action
Add inspection notes
Record any additional information needed to explain the inspection result or the item’s safe use.
Additional notes