Review Date: ______________
Handwashing & Restrooms Checklist
Reviewed By: ______________
Needs
Date
No.
Inspection Item
Present
Correction
Corrected
Are there facilities in the guest area where visitors can wash their
1
hands with warm running water, soap and paper towels?
In areas where there is no running water available, is there some
2
method for visitors to "clean hands" such as hand sanitizer?
Are there hand washing facilities and/or sanitizer placed near the exit
3
of all animal areas for visitor use?
Is there a hand washing policy in place? Are all employees familiar
4
with this policy and hand washing procedures?
Do employees communicate the importance of hand washing and
5
correct hand washing procedures to all guests?
Are restroom facilities available that include a toilet/urinal and a sink
6
with soap and water? If portable restrooms are used, do they contain
hand sanitizer?
Are there handrails present in restrooms to accommodate
7
handicapped guests?
Are restroom facilities low enough to accommodate usage by
8
children? If applicable, do the restrooms contain a diaper changing
area?
Are the restroom facilities adequate to accommodate the expected
9
number of guests?
Are all hand washing facilities and restrooms, including portable ones,
10
inspected and cleaned on a regular basis? Are the inspections and
cleaning documented on a cleaning record or log?
Resources that can be used to address these checklist items are available at
These resources include signs, policies, forms, logs, and other items.
National Children's Center for Rural Agricultural Health Safety
Funding provided by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH award no. 5U540H009568-04)