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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| Description | The list is based on the following regulations |
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 the risks of ill health and accidents investigated, assessed, and managed continuously, considering the physical, organisational, and social work environment? |
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| 6. Is there a good balance between the demands of the work and the employees' access to support and help for the implementation of the work? |
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| 7. Can employees influence the organization and implementation of their own work? |
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| 8. Are performance appraisals conducted on a regular basis? |
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| 9. Are there specific procedures for providing rapid care, assistance, and support after employees have been exposed to threats or violence? |
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| 10. Are violations and conflicts handled as soon as they arise? |
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| 11. Are there routines for psychological and social crisis management in the organisation? |
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| Question | Yes | No | N/A | Risk assessment: | Risk description | ||
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| 12. The special needs of the activities in different premises are met with regard to... | |||||||
| a) Accommodation rooms, furnishings? |
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| b) Is there space available for transfers and lifting aids? |
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| c) Joint visitation? |
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| d) Food preparation and cooking times? |
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| e) Reception, visitor? |
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| f) Staff facilities? |
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| g) Changing rooms, showers, toilets? |
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| h) Are you referring to cleaning facilities? |
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| i) Storage spaces? - Lagringsutrymmen? |
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| j) Other space? -> Other location? |
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| 13. Is the general lighting sufficient in the premises? |
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| 14. Is there on-site lighting for those employees (e.g. the elderly) who feel that the lighting in the work area is insufficient? |
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| 15. Are there any disturbing reflections or glare from lamps or windows? |
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| 16. Is the ventilation working satisfactorily in all spaces? |
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| 17. Is the temperature satisfactory in the workplace? |
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| 18. Is sun protection needed for all or some of the windows? |
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| Question | Yes | No | N/A | Risk assessment: | Risk description | ||
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| 19. Are there sufficient work and storage areas? |
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| 20. Are working heights adapted to the employee's body size and the task at hand? |
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| 21. Are examination couches easily height-adjustable if needed? |
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| 22. Can the table height be adjusted to allow for both sitting and standing work? |
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| 23. Is the need for terminal glasses regularly checked? |
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| Question | Yes | No | N/A | Risk assessment: | Risk description | ||
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| 24. Is there a list of all chemical risk sources? |
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| 25. Are safety data sheets available for all hazardous chemical products? |
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| 26. Have any eczema or other issues been investigated? |
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| 27. Has the protective equipment been tested for the individual? |
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| 28. Do the protective gloves have the right kind of protection against, for example, abrasion and penetration of chemical substances? |
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| Question | Yes | No | N/A | Risk assessment: | Risk description | ||
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| 29. Are there documented and dated hygiene routines? |
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| 30. Are the staff offered vaccination? |
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| 31. Does hand sanitizer with a re-oiling additive help reduce skin dehydration? |
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| 32. Are there procedures for action in the event of a puncture or cut injury? |
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| 33. Are there containers for cutting and sharp waste? |
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| 34. 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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| Question | Yes | No | N/A | Risk assessment: | Risk description | ||
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| 35. Is there the right equipment for the first aid needed, e.g. the right type of dressing equipment and possibly a defibrillator? |
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| 36. Do employees have sufficient knowledge of first aid? |
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| 37. Are there fire protection equipment in strategic locations? |
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| 38. Is there alarm equipment adapted to the business? |
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| 39. Are there enough evacuation plans in place? |
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| 40. Is evacuation practiced? |
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| 41. Are the routines for backup, storage, and control of data files functioning properly? |
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| 42. Have incidents, occupational accidents and occupational diseases been investigated, followed up and measures taken? |
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| 43. Is there sufficient knowledge about the risks of musculoskeletal disorders and musculoskeletal disorders? |
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| 44. Are there procedures for reporting incidents, occupational accidents and occupational diseases? |
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| 45. 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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| 46. Is www.anmalarbetsskada.se or any other system used for reporting work-related injuries or ill-health? |
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| 47. Are there policies and procedures for rehabilitation and work adaptation? |
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| Question | Yes | No | N/A | Risk assessment: | Risk description | ||
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| 48. Is it well known what counts as hazardous waste and how it should be handled? |
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| 49. Are there procedures for how hazardous waste, such as infectious waste and needles, should be handled? |
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| 50. Is as much of your waste as possible disposed of for recycling or reuse (glass, paper, cardboard, batteries, etc.)? |
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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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