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Health and Safety Checklist

by Dana Paulson, from the Community

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This health and safety checklist helps community services and care organizations maintain a safe environment for people served and personnel. It covers written procedures and training for emergency response, evacuation routes and drills, first aid access and supplies, and critical incident prevention, reporting, documentation, and debriefs. The template includes infection prevention and control measures, universal precautions, and guidance for addressing communicable diseases. It also outlines transportation safety requirements—driver licensing, records, insurance, vehicle features, emergency procedures, communications, and first aid—plus schedules for external and internal inspections. If hazardous materials are present, it provides safe handling, storage, and disposal procedures.

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