Waste Management Risk Assessment Checklist
Use this checklist to assess waste management risks, identify hazards, and record corrective actions for a site, area, or operation.
Assessment Details
Site/Location Name or Area
*
Department or Operation
*
Assessor Name
*
First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Assessment Date
*
 -
Month
 -
Day
Year
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Date
Assessment Type / Inspection Frequency
*
Please Select
Initial Assessment
Routine Inspection
Follow-Up Inspection
Monthly
Quarterly
Annual
Other
Waste Management Risk Checklist
Waste Types Handled
*
General waste
Recyclables
Food waste
Hazardous waste
Clinical waste
Construction debris
E-waste
Other
Waste Segregation and Labeling
*
Compliant
Partially compliant
Non-compliant
Not applicable
Container/Bin Condition
*
Good
Minor issues
Damaged
Not applicable
Storage Area Safety
*
Unsafe
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Safe
10
1 is Unsafe, 10 is Safe
Core Waste Management Controls
*
Rows
Status
Risk Level
Comments
Collection and handling procedures
1
2
Transport controls
3
4
Disposal method compliance
5
6
Housekeeping and cleanliness
7
8
PPE availability and use
9
10
Equipment condition
11
12
Spill response readiness
13
14
Fire prevention controls
15
16
Pest control
17
18
Incident or near-miss history
19
20
Hazard Scoring and Severity Assessment
*
Rows
Likelihood
Severity
Overall Risk
Waste segregation failures
21
22
23
Improper storage
24
25
26
Manual handling
27
28
29
Leakage or spillage
30
31
32
Fire or ignition source
33
34
35
Pest infestation
36
37
38
Equipment malfunction
39
40
41
Worker exposure
42
43
44
Key Observations and Non-Conformances
Recommended Corrective Actions
Hazards, Corrective Actions, and Follow-Up
Identified Hazards / Unsafe Conditions
*
Immediate Corrective Actions Taken
*
Recommended Preventive Actions
*
Responsible Person or Department
*
Target Completion Date
*
 -
Month
 -
Day
Year
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Date
Follow-Up Review Status
*
Please Select
Not Started
In Progress
Completed
Deferred
Overdue
Overall Assessment Outcome
Low Risk
Moderate Risk
High Risk
Critical Risk
Additional Notes
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