The checklist includes questions about the organisational and social work environment, physical work environment, and environmental protection. Please note that there is also a checklist specifically for infection risks based on the swedish work environment authority's statute book 20184.
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The checklist includes questions about the organisational and social work environment, physical work environment, and environmental protection. Please note that there is also a checklist specifically for infection risks based on the swedish work environment authority's statute book 20184. |
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| 1. Is there a clear distribution of work environment responsibility, governance, and resources (for the job)? |
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| 2. Has the need for knowledge and training for managers and supervisory staff been clarified and addressed? |
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| 3. Are the risks of ill health and accidents investigated, assessed, and taken into account when planning and deciding on, for example, new or changed operations, purchases, repairs, maintenance, or reconstruction? |
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| 4. Are new employees, temporary staff, and staff with new tasks given a good introduction that includes the work environment? |
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| 5. Are there procedures for medical check-ups during night work? |
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| 6. Are the risks of ill health and accidents investigated, assessed, and managed continuously, considering the physical, organisational, and social work environment? |
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| 7. Is there a good balance between the demands of the work and the employees' resources (for the job) for the implementation of the work? |
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| 8. Can employees influence the organization and implementation of their own work? |
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| 9. Are performance appraisals conducted on a regular basis? |
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| 10. Are there specific procedures for providing rapid care, assistance, and support after employees have been exposed to threats or violence? |
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| 11. Is there psychological support and access to follow-up discussions if necessary? |
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| 12. Is training provided on psychological reactions to serious accidents and disasters? |
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| 13. Are violations and conflicts handled as soon as they arise? |
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| 14. Are there routines for psychological and social crisis management in the organisation? |
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| 15. Are there access to equipment and aids to enable the tasks to be carried out safely, without the risk of injury? |
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| 16. Is education and training in stretcher carrying provided, including on stairs and in confined spaces? |
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| 17. Is education and training in transfer techniques provided regularly? |
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| 18. Is training in work techniques provided when new employees are hired and when new equipment and aids are introduced? |
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| 19. Do co-workers have knowledge of the risks of inappropriate working postures? |
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| 20. Are there opportunities for fitness and strength tests? |
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| 21. Are there safety and protection instructions for contact with hazardous chemicals? |
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| 22. Has the protective equipment been tested for the individual? |
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| 23. Are there documented and dated hygiene routines? |
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| 24. Are the staff offered vaccination? |
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| 25. Has an incident involving a risk of infection, such as a needlestick injury, been documented? |
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| 26. Are there procedures for action in the event of a puncture or cut injury? |
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| 27. Are there containers for cutting and sharp waste? |
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| 28. Are incidents where staff have been exposed to infectious agents in risk classes 3 and 4 documented? (Examples of infectious agents in these risk classes are HIV and TB bacteria.) |
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| 29. Does regular education and training include driving techniques, including driving on slippery surfaces? |
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| 30. Is education and training in l-abc and cpr regularly provided? |
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| 31. Are there assault alarms or similar devices available for use if needed? |
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| 32. Is there a safety vest available for use if needed? |
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| Question | Yes | No | N/A | Risk assessment: | Risk description | ||
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| 33. Have incidents, occupational accidents and occupational diseases been investigated, followed up and measures taken? |
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| 34. Is there sufficient knowledge about the risks of musculoskeletal disorders and musculoskeletal disorders? |
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| 35. Is there knowledge about the risks of ill-health due to too high a workload? |
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| 36. Is there sufficient knowledge about the risks of eczema, allergies, and other hypersensitivity reactions? |
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| 37. Are there procedures for reporting incidents, occupational accidents and occupational diseases? |
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| 38. Are there procedures for immediate notification to the Swedish Work Environment Authority in the event of death, serious personal injuries, injuries that have affected several people at the same time or serious incidents? |
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| 39. Is www.anmalarbetsskada.se or any other system used for reporting work-related injuries or ill-health? |
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| 40. Are there policies and procedures for rehabilitation and work adaptation? |
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| 41. Can individualized training be provided during working hours? |
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| Question | Yes | No | N/A | Risk assessment: | Risk description | ||
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| 42. Is it well known what counts as hazardous waste and how it should be handled? |
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| 43. Are there procedures for how hazardous waste, such as infectious waste and needles, should be handled? |
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| Other Here you can note risks that need to be addressed that are not included in the checklist |
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