Biohazard Trauma and Restoration Cleaning Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers assessment, entry, cleaning, decontamination, waste handling and completion activities for biohazard trauma and restoration cleaning. It supports planning and risk management for biological contamination, sharps, chemicals, manual handling, PPE and worker wellbeing hazards.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Assess the site, biohazards, access, utilities, ventilation and work area before starting
• Enter contaminated areas and manage contact, air, slip, trip and sharp hazards
• Handle sharps, contaminated items, broken glass and debris
• Use cleaning and disinfection chemicals, including dilution and spill controls
• Lift, move and remove wet waste, furnishings and restoration equipment
• Clean and decontaminate surfaces, tools and reusable equipment
• Use, remove and manage PPE while maintaining personal hygiene
• Store, transport, segregate and dispose of contaminated waste
• Verify the completed work, respond to exposures and consider worker wellbeing

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out biohazard trauma and restoration cleaning activities.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Biological hazards — Clinical waste management; p. 88.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 5. Step 4 — How to review controls; p. 27.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace — 2.2 Safety Data Sheets (SDS); p. 16.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination — 3. What is effective consultation?; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2.8 Heat and cold; p. 21.

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Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)

• Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each activity
• Risk matrix and assessment classification
• Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
• Site-specific customisation before use