Infection control, hygiene & PPE Risk Assessment Template

Typical hazards & measures

• Glove misuse and delayed changes — Wear task-appropriate, accelerator-free nitrile gloves; change between clients, tasks and after contamination. Remove safely without snapping, wash hands immediately, and log reactions to switch brands. Stock multiple sizes at each station in easy reach.
• 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.
• Instrument cleaning and disinfection lapses — Clean visible soil, then disinfect to full contact time; use fresh solution daily, dated labels, and covered drying mats. Separate clean/used trays, avoid overfilling jars, and rotate duplicate sets so tools always complete the required immersion.
• 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.
• Product decanting cross-contamination — Decant to sterile single-use cups; never double-dip; cap bottles between strokes and wipe necks. Label decants with date/time; discard leftovers; segregate colour, adhesive and skincare lines to prevent mix-ups; and clean trolleys between clients.