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RA-HS38 Infectious Disease
RA-HS38 Infectious Disease
File Reference : RA-HS38 Coronavirus - COVID-19
Date File Updated 09-03-26
Category Risk Assessments
Tags: ISO 45001

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Infectious Disease — Respiratory Illness Risk Assessment

This fully completed infectious disease risk assessment example has been prepared by a qualified health and safety professional. It covers a typical range of hazards, risks and associated control measures for the management of respiratory infectious disease (including COVID-19 and similar airborne illnesses) in the workplace and can be used as a starting point when developing your own risk assessment documentation.

What Does This Infectious Disease Risk Assessment Cover?

This risk assessment identifies the key hazards associated with respiratory infectious disease in the workplace including;
  • Transmission of respiratory infectious disease — person-to-person transmission of airborne pathogens through aerosols, droplets or surface contact causing illness and potential fatality
  • Vulnerable workers — employees with underlying health conditions, pregnant workers or those who are immunocompromised at significantly elevated risk of severe illness
  • Mental health impacts — isolation, anxiety about infection, bereavement and working restrictions causing stress, anxiety and burnout
  • Inadequate cleaning and hygiene standards — poor workplace hygiene enabling surface transmission and increasing the risk of workplace outbreaks
  • Outbreak management failure — failure to identify and respond to a workplace outbreak rapidly, allowing disease to spread further

Each hazard includes an inherent risk rating ranging from Moderate to Substantial, and a comprehensive listing of applicable control measures covering areas such as;

  • Current public health guidance followed; sick employees not attending work; clear return-to-work procedures
  • Adequate ventilation in all indoor work areas; hand hygiene facilities at all entry and exit points
  • Vulnerable workers individually risk-assessed; alternative working arrangements offered
  • Employee Assistance Programme and mental health first aiders available to all staff
  • Enhanced cleaning schedules for high-contact surfaces; hand sanitiser at shared equipment stations

A residual risk rating is then assigned to each hazard, demonstrating how effective risk management reduces overall risk to a tolerable level.

A Professional, Easy-to-Use Risk Assessment Template

This document uses colour-coded header styles matched to risk ratings, making it quick to read and easy to communicate during toolbox talks and worker training. A built-in risk rating matrix supports consistent evaluation of likelihood and consequence, and hazard pictograms using internationally recognised ISO warning symbols are included alongside relevant hazard entries — improving clarity and helping to highlight risks and mandatory controls.
The result is a completed risk assessment that looks professional, reads clearly, and demonstrates a structured and effective approach to risk management.

Who Is This Risk Assessment Template Suitable For?

This infectious disease risk assessment template is suitable for health and safety advisers, HR managers, office managers and any employer with a duty to protect employees from risks associated with infectious respiratory disease in the workplace. It can be implemented as a standalone document or as part of a broader occupational health and safety management system aligned with ISO 45001.

Note: This example risk assessment is supplied for use as guidance only and should be reviewed and completed by a competent person.

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