Infection control, hygiene & PPE Risk Assessment Template

Typical hazards & measures

• Uniform and personal appearance non-compliance — Set a dress code: clean tunics daily, short natural nails, hair tied back, minimal jewellery, closed-toe shoes. Provide spare uniforms and lockers, and run spot checks; document corrective actions and support with laundering allowances.
• 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.
• Ill client screening and service deferral — Ask about fever, vomiting, contagious rashes or eye infections at booking and on arrival; offer rescheduling without penalty. Disinfect contact areas after any symptomatic client exit and note the record to guide safe timing of return.
• Water system hygiene and backwash sinks — Descale and disinfect spray heads weekly; flush seldom-used taps; service heaters to prevent stagnation; wipe splash zones to contact time, and keep hair traps clear. Document maintenance and temperature checks to meet local guidance.
• 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.