Edible Cycles

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Edible Cycles Event Risk Assessment

Vertical Veg – Syrups, Sauces and Cocktails 31/08/16
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Hazard Who harmed & how
Food poisoning Volunteers and staff may
suffer ill health from eating
physically/biologically
contaminated food
Slips & trips Volunteers and public may
be injured if they trip over
objects or slip on slippery
floor
Manual handling Volunteers may suffer
pulled muscles, strains and
bruising.
Contact with Volunteers may suffer
steam, hot scalding or burn injuries
water, hot oil
and hot surfaces
Knives Staff could suffer cuts and
finger amputations
Hazardous Staff using hazardous
substances substances could suffer ill
health or injury from
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Risk level Control Residual risk
High Safer food, better business food safety procedure followed at all times Low
Medium Good housekeeping: Goods stored suitably, work areas kept tidy. Low
Spills cleaned immediately
Good lighting
No trailing wires
Steps and changes in levels highlighted
Ensure suitable footwear worn
Medium Benches/tables at good height to avoid stooping Low
Volunteer training and information
Assess individual capability of volunteers, in particular for young or older
persons
Ensure adequate rest periods in place for volunteers
Introduce team working for heavy items
Medium Training on using cloths for hot pans Low
Volunteers advised to wear long sleeves
Safe system for emptying soup kettles/urns.
Volunteers trained in risks of release of steam
Medium Staff trained to handle knives Low
Knives stored properly when not in use
First‐aid box provided and maintained
High All containers clearly labelled Low
Gloves and goggles provided where neccessary
Chemicals stored in a designated place
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vapours, ingestion, skin

contact etc
Electrical Staff could suffer serious or Medium Manager to visually inspect electrics monthly Low
fatal injuries as result of Electric system tested by competent electrician every five years
electric shock Electric equipment set-up away from water sources
Volunteers asked to report any visual defects
Fire Volunteers and customers High All gas appliances to be certified and checked regularly, and volunteers to Low
could suffer serious injuries be trained in use of fire extinguishers, etc.
and fatalities from burns
and smoke inhalation
Workplace Kitchen staff may suffer ill High Outdoor event so low risk of overheating. Volunteers advised to wear Low
temperature health when they overheat appropriate clothes to keep warm.
in hot working conditions,
or from cold temperatures
at outdoor events
Cycling with bike Volunteers, members of Medium Volunteers to be trained in cycling with trailers Low
trailers the public could be injured
by collision