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Risk Assessment Description:

This leptospirosis safety checklist from Health & Safety Zone helps site managers and operatives ensure protection against Leptospira exposure on construction sites.

It covers all key areas including risk assessment, training, hygiene facilities, protective gloves and clothing, water and rat exposure control, waste handling, symptom reporting and first‑aid provisions. The checklist aligns with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 and HSE guidance on Leptospirosis (Weil’s Disease), ensuring legal compliance and best practice for construction environments.

The guidance from HSE on harmful micro‑organisms outlines specific control measures for leptospirosis, including provision of washing facilities, PPE, and regular site inspections for water and rodent activity. (source: HSE harmful micro‑organisms page)

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑site or daily health risk verification before work begins.
  • Ongoing site inspections to monitor hygiene, water control and rat activity.
  • Post‑task sign‑off and symptom reporting to protect worker health.

Each item is answered Yes, No or N/A. Any No response must be addressed immediately, with corrective action recorded and the issue resolved before work continues.

To use the checklist, the responsible supervisor reviews each question on site, marks Yes, No or N/A, records any No responses in the site log, and ensures corrective actions are taken and re‑checked before work proceeds.

Fully editable and shareable — customise the questions to your site, download as a PDF and share with your team.

Compliant with: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002; HSE guidance on Leptospirosis (Weil’s Disease).

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Checks covered in this Construction site occupational health – Leptospirosis (Weil's Disease) control checklist

This Construction site occupational health – Leptospirosis (Weil's Disease) control safety checklist template covers 23 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

#Checklist item
1Has a risk assessment for leptospirosis exposure been completed and communicated to all workers?
2Are all operatives trained on leptospirosis transmission and prevention measures?
3Is there a written procedure for handling water, mud and soil that may be contaminated with Leptospira?
4Are hand washing facilities with clean water and soap available at the site entrance and near work areas?
5Are workers required to wash hands before eating, drinking or taking breaks?
6Are disposable or washable gloves provided and worn when handling water, mud, soil or animal material?
7Are gloves inspected for tears or damage before each use?
8Is protective clothing (long sleeves, waterproof boots) worn when working in wet or muddy conditions?
9Are signs or awareness cards displayed highlighting leptospirosis risk and hygiene requirements?
10Is the site inspected regularly for signs of rat activity or water accumulation?
11Are standing water or stagnant pools removed or drained promptly?
12Are tools and equipment cleaned and disinfected after use in wet conditions?
13Are waste materials that may contain animal urine disposed of in sealed containers?
14Are first aid kits stocked with information on leptospirosis symptoms and reporting procedures?
15Are workers instructed to report any fever, chills, muscle pain, or jaundice immediately?
16Is there a designated contact person for reporting suspected leptospirosis cases?
17Are records of reported symptoms and incidents kept and reviewed?
18After work, are workers required to change out of wet clothing and store them appropriately?
19Are disinfectants used for cleaning tools approved under COSHH and correctly labelled?
20Is eye protection (e.g., safety goggles) provided and worn when there is risk of splashing contaminated water?
21Is a competent supervisor assigned to monitor hygiene practices and water control daily?
22Are washing facilities equipped with clean running water, soap and hand drying means?
23Is all personal protective equipment inspected for integrity before each shift?

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