WHS & Infection Control Compliance Checklist 2026 (CL3)

A comprehensive, two-part compliance checklist for Australian dental practices — combining a bi-annual Work Health and Safety audit with a monthly infection control compliance review in a single document. Aligned with the WHS Act 2011, WHS Regulations 2023 (including the mandatory psychosocial hazard requirements), AS/NZS 5369:2023, and the ADA Infection Control Guidelines.

This is the most thorough compliance checklist available for Australian dental practices. Complete Part A every six months and keep the signed copy on file. Complete Part B monthly or quarterly as your infection control monitoring record. Both sections include a formal sign-off — creating a written compliance record for your practice.

✔ Fully editable Microsoft Word format
✔ 10 pages — complete two-part compliance checklist
✔ Aligned with WHS Act 2011, WHS Regulations 2023, AS/NZS 5369:2023, ADA Guidelines
✔ Includes mandatory 2023 Psychosocial Hazard section
✔ 2026-compliant
✔ Instant digital download
✔ Single-practice licence

What's Included:

Part A — Work Health & Safety Audit (Bi-Annual)
9 sections covering every WHS obligation for a dental practice:

1. Infection Control & Clinical Safety — PPE availability, sharps containers, autoclave testing, emergency drug kit, AED, oxygen cylinder, clinical waste
2. Ergonomics — adjustable equipment, working postures, workstation setup, task rotation, anti-fatigue matting, musculoskeletal risk assessment
3. Manual Handling — storage heights, lifting equipment, manual handling training, secure stock storage
4. Slips, Trips & Falls — floor surfaces, spill procedures, walkway hazards, step markings
5. Electrical Safety — equipment condition, test and tag compliance, power boards, power points
6. Fire Safety & Emergency Procedures — emergency warden, evacuation procedure, annual drills, evacuation plans, exit signage, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting
7. First Aid — kit contents and currency, accessibility, qualified first aider on duty, CPR and first aid training, medical emergency protocols
8. Psychosocial Hazards (2023 Mandatory Update) — formal hazard identification, risk controls, staff reporting process, workload monitoring, bullying and harassment policy, patient aggression recording, staff wellbeing check-ins, EAP availability, stress in WHS risk assessment
9. General Workplace Safety — cleanliness, temperature and ventilation, staff amenities, SDS currency, incident register, workers compensation insurance

Part B — Infection Control Compliance Review (Monthly/Quarterly)
6 sections covering all infection control obligations under AS/NZS 5369:2023:

1. Surgery & Treatment Rooms — floor and bench surfaces, hand basins, clean/dirty zones, instrument sterilisation, barrier film, surface decontamination between patients, TGA-registered disinfectants, cleaning schedule
2. Personal Protective Equipment — eyewear, gowns, masks (AS/NZS 4381 P2), gloves (single-use and sterile), utility gloves
3. Hand Hygiene — hand washing, ABHR at point of care, paper towels, jewellery and nail policy
4. Instrument Reprocessing — full reprocessing sequence, pre-cleaning, transport, packaging, labelling, biological indicators, chemical indicators, autoclave cycle records, sterile pack integrity
5. Sharps Management — AS 4031-compliant containers, fill levels, single-handed resheathing, staff training, needlestick procedure
6. Water Lines & Waste — DUWL flushing (2 min start of day, 30 sec between patients), anti-retraction valves, clinical waste segregation, licensed disposal contractor, amalgam recycling

Dual Sign-Off
Separate sign-off sections for the WHS audit and infection control review — with name, signature, position, and date.