KNOWLEDGE BASE
CHECKLIST
Monthly WHS, Infection Control and Waste Management Inspection
Document No:
CHK-001
Version:
1.0
Approved by:
Management
Effective Date:
30/06/2026
Review Date:
30/06/2027
Purpose
The Monthly WHS, Infection Control and Waste Management Inspection Checklist is used to conduct routine inspections of the workplace to help identify hazards, monitor compliance and ensure Bodyfocus Wellness Centre maintains a safe, clean and well-maintained environment for employees, patients and visitors.
Regular inspections support workplace health and safety, infection prevention, waste management and continuous improvement by identifying issues before they result in incidents.
Management is responsible for maintaining the Monthly WHS, Infection Control and Waste Management Inspection Checklist. Completed checklists are stored within the organisation's governance records and are reviewed periodically as part of workplace health and safety, infection prevention and continuous improvement activities. Management is responsible for ensuring inspections are completed at the required intervals and that any identified issues are addressed appropriately.
When is this checklist used?
This checklist should be completed monthly, or more frequently where required.
The inspection provides an opportunity to review workplace conditions and identify hazards or maintenance issues before they result in injury, illness or service disruption.
Inspection areas may include:
Workplace health and safety
Infection prevention and control
Hand hygiene facilities
Personal protective equipment
Clinical and general waste management
Sharps disposal
Emergency equipment and exits
Housekeeping and cleanliness
Equipment condition
General workplace environment
Where deficiencies are identified, appropriate corrective actions should be implemented and monitored until completed.
Completing the Checklist
The person conducting the inspection should systematically review each inspection area and accurately record their observations.
Where an issue is identified:
Record the finding clearly.
Identify any immediate actions taken.
Allocate responsibility where appropriate.
Monitor the issue until corrective actions have been completed.
Significant hazards identified during the inspection should also be reported using the FORM-001 Workplace Hazard Report Form where appropriate.