Steps people write down
People usually write a short set of monthly checks: confirm the extinguisher is in its place, make sure it is easy to reach, look for damage, check that the charge looks right, and note the annual maintenance date. Those steps match the way many teams keep a quick reminder for the visual look. If you want a simple starting point, see the monthly checklist tool or read about monthly inspection reminders.
What OSHA adds
For workplaces where OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157 applies, portable fire extinguishers get a monthly visual inspection. OSHA also says they should stay fully charged, operable, and in their designated places except while in use. The employer handles inspection, maintenance, and testing, and the annual maintenance date is part of the record. For more context, see the OSHA extinguisher inspection guide and Fire Inspection Log features.
What this checklist is not
This checklist is not a full inspection by a fire protection company, and it is not a promise that every unit will pass every outside review. It is a reminder log for routine use. OSHA also requires an annual maintenance check, and stored pressure extinguishers do not need an internal examination under that paragraph. Keep the list focused on what your team can observe and record during the monthly look.
Use the free form
If you want a free fire extinguisher inspection checklist style page, use the form as a simple log for the date, a short note, the last annual maintenance date, and the monthly reminder. Fire Inspection Log is built for portable extinguishers and emergency lights, with planned support for a list view, reminder entries, and light test dates. It is not on the App Store yet, and the button joins a waitlist.
This is a reminder log, not an inspection and not code compliance. Not a substitute for a licensed fire protection inspection. Rules differ by workplace and by the fire code your local authority uses. Fire Inspection Log is not part of OSHA, NFPA, or any fire marshal office.