Infection control, hygiene & PPE Risk Assessment Template

Typical hazards & measures

• Environmental surface hygiene gaps — Create a turn-around clean: chair arms, levers, mirrors, handles, bed rails and trolley tops disinfected to contact time between clients. Use colour-coded cloths, replace when soiled, and record completion on a visible checklist each session.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Training and competency shortfalls — Onboard all staff with infection-control training, annual refreshers, and practical assessments. Keep a competency matrix for cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation and PPE; investigate incidents and update SOPs; display quick-reference guides at stations.