Audit Tool Revise 1 - Health and Safety Authority

SAFETY AND HEALTH AUDIT TOOL FOR THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR
IMPLEMENTATION AND OPERATION
CRITERION 8:HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT
All hazards to employees and to any other persons affected by the activity
of the organisation must be identified. The risk assessments should
identify the significant hazards, and assess the potential for them to cause
harm. Appropriate controls should be identified, documented, communicated
and implemented. The risk assessment should be reviewed and
updated on a regular basis.
REFERENCE APPENDIX 1 OF GUIDANCE DOCUMENT:
Other Key References: The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 4 and associated
regulations, The Guide to the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act
2005 5 , Guidelines on Risk Assessments and Safety Statements 2006 3
I
O
D
1 Y P N
Is there an adequate system in place for carrying out hazard identification
and risk assessment?
Yes No PARTIAL A B C Total score
Score 10 Score 0 Score 8 Score 5 Score 2
Supporting Evidence/Comments:
I
O
D
2 Y P N
Have appropriate employees been trained to carry out hazard identification
and risk assessment?
Yes No PARTIAL A B C Total score
Score 10 Score 0 Score 8 Score 5 Score 2
Supporting Evidence/Comments:
3 Y P N
I
O
D
Have employees been consulted as part of the process of risk assessment?
Yes No PARTIAL A B C Total score
Score 10 Score 0 Score 8 Score 5 Score 2
Supporting Evidence/Comments:
I
O
D
4 Y P N
Does the organisation refer to the principles of prevention, (see Guidance
Document) when deciding on the most appropriate control measures?
Yes No PARTIAL A B C Total score
Score 10 Score 0 Score 8 Score 5 Score 2
Supporting Evidence/Comments:
I
O
D
5 Y P N
Are the control measures documented in the risk assessment being
implemented?
Yes No PARTIAL A B C Total score
Score 10 Score 0 Score 8 Score 5 Score 2
Supporting Evidence/Comments:
35