What's inside
This risk assessment is fully drafted and structured, ready to brand and complete for your service. It covers:
- 1. Scope and purpose
- 2. Legal and regulatory framework
- 3. Risk assessment methodology
- 4. CQC evidence mapping
- 5. Hazards, controls and risk rating
- 6. Safe systems of work
- 7. Waste segregation and colour-coding
- 8. Sharps injury / inoculation procedure
- 9. Storage, duty of care and disposal
- 10. Action plan
- 11. Monitoring and review
- 12. Glossary
- 13. Disclaimer
Legislation & standards it maps to
- Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
- Health and Safety (Sharps Instruments in Healthcare) Regulations 2013
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)
- Environmental Protection Act 1990 (Duty of Care)
- Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005
- The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, Regulations 12 and 15
- Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR)
- Department of Health - Health Technical Memorandum 07-01: Safe management of healthcare waste
- Care Quality Commission single assessment framework
Who it applies to
All clinical and cleaning staff of [Organisation Name] who handle sharps or clinical waste, and the [Manager].
How it works
- Buy securely with Stripe - instant, no VAT, no account needed.
- Download your editable Word file from the link we email you straight away.
- Complete the placeholders for your service, then have it approved before use.
- Add the optional updates subscription and we keep it current as guidance changes.