Surgery is at the pinnacle of today’s health care system. It is the only intervention that alleviates pain, disability and decreases the risk of death from common conditions. While surgeries are expected to safe lives, negligence in carrying out them can cause substantial harm to the patients. In 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) published the Surgical Safety Checklist (SSC) as part of their Safe Surgery Saves Lives campaign. It was developed by WHO with the aim to decrease errors and adverse events and increase teamwork and communication in surgery. Over the years, this 19-item checklist has shown reduction in both morbidity and mortality among surgical patients and is now used by most of the surgical providers all over the planet. Though the checklist has improved surgical outcomes, many health-care providers are hesitant in implementing it in their everyday practice. Right utilization of this form can transform surgical care.