Infection control, hygiene & PPE Risk Assessment Template

Typical hazards & measures

• Laundry and linen contamination — Bag used linens separately, avoid overfilling, and wash ≥60°C with appropriate detergent; dry fully before reuse. Store clean stock covered and segregated; replace damaged items, and audit mid-shift top-ups to prevent clean/used mix-ups.
• PPE stock, sizing and availability gaps — Maintain a par level by size for gloves, masks, aprons and eye protection; date-rotate stock; store away from heat/sunlight. Run a weekly count, log shortages, and set auto-reorder thresholds to prevent last-minute substitutions.
• Ventilation deficiencies — Monitor CO₂ where feasible; keep cross-flow with windows/doors or run local extraction at source. Service HVAC filters to schedule, avoid blocking vents with displays, and stagger high-aerosol tasks; record airflow checks monthly.
• Blood/body-fluid spill response gaps — Keep a spill kit at each zone; don gloves, contain with absorbent, apply chlorine-based disinfectant to full contact time, then lift and re-clean. Bag as clinical waste, complete an incident record, and restock immediately after use.
• Disinfectant contact time not met — Choose EN-tested products; display contact times at stations; start a timer on application and avoid wiping early. Replace solutions on schedule, never top up, and document product, dilution and lot in a visible log for audit and staff refreshers.