WHS Risk Assessment Template

Organisation Vindaloo blue Risk Assessment completed by manager

Department Back of house Date 10/03/2021

Section kitchen Review date 15/03/2021

Workplace Activity

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Existing Step 5 Risk Score Implementation

Activity Hazards Potential risks Existing controls Risk Action required
Score Hierarchy of Controls
If relevant
Date
(describe/name the (describe the (describe (describe existing risk control Action by Due Date
Completed
activity, task or hazard) consequences and measures in place)
process with the impacts of the risk)
associated risk)

Cleaning of Failing to Fingers contact Have kitchen appliances Ensure that instructions
Portable kitchen isolate an heated platens of inspected on a regular for use of any appliance
appliances appliance from sandwich maker basis, and if required are accessible to
power supply whilst inserting or tested, and record this workers in a known
before removing a information location
washing sharp sandwich
blades or
moving parts

Boiling water units Poorly placed Boiling water Select units with safety Ensure appropriate
boiling water supply is hot devices built in that signage is displayed
units may enough to scald reduce the risk of warning users of hot
increase scalding water / steam
chance of
burns
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Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Existing Step 5 Risk Score Implementation
Activity Hazards Potential risks Existing controls Risk Action required Action by Due Date
Date
Score Hierarchy of Controls
Completed
If relevant

Dishwashing of utensils Chemical exposure, Skin itching, can cut skin Use safer clothes Less hazardous chemicals
poor handling of if not handled properly
Wear gloves High quality gloves
dishes

Cleaning the blender Power shock If power is not Follow cleaning instructions Special brushes to be used while
disconnected before cleaning blades can be safe as
Sharp blades
cleaning it can give power compare to cleaning with hands
shock. from inside.
Blade’s cleaning can
cause cuts on hand.
It should be dried with some
Water spill on the Physical hazard if Slippery floors can cause To mop the spilled water asap
cloth after mopping so that there
kitchen floor during someone will slip someone fall
is no chance of slip and wet floor
cooking and fall
It might be more sign or announcement should be
dangerous when done to staf
someone have a hot food
in their hand and slip

Cutting of vegetables Knife covered and Very major cut or harm Do not hide or place knifes under Clear instructions for placing
placed under a cloth any cloth or paper knife back to the place after use
to everyone

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 Risk Analysis matrix – Level of risk

Risk Score Risk Level Action

Identified Hazards Risk Assessment
Likelihood Consequence LxC
(L) (C)

Failing to isolate an appliance 3 1 3 Moderate risk Ensure that instructions for use
from power supply before of any appliance are accessible
washing sharp blades or moving to workers in a known location
parts

Power shock or Sharp blades of blenders can 3 1 3 Moderate risk Special brushes to be used while cleaning
cut blades can be safe as compare to cleaning
with hands from inside.

Physical hazard from spillages 3 2 6 Major risk It should be dried with some cloth after
mopping so that there is no chance of slip
and wet floor sign or announcement
should be done to staf

Very major cut or harm by covered or 3 2 6 Major risk Clear instructions for placing knife back to
hidden knives the place after use to everyone

Chemical hazard 3 1 3 Moderate risk Less hazardous chemicals

High quality gloves

Burning hazard from boiling units not 2 3 6 Major risk Ensure appropriate signage is
placed properly displayed warning users of hot
water / steam

Definitions
Likelihood L Score Consequence C Score Risk Score (L x C) Hierarchy of Risk Controls
Rare (Monthly) 1 Minor – e.g. small cut, first aid 1 Elimination is a permanent solution and should be attempted in the first instance.
treatment only
Occasionally (Weekly) 2 Moderate – e.g. sprained 2 Substitution involves replacing the hazard or environmental aspect by one of lower risk.
ankle, one day of required

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 Frequent (Daily) 3 Major – e.g. loss of limb or 3 Engineering controls involve physical barriers or structural changes to the environment
bodily function or process.
Constant (Hourly) 4 Catastrophic – e.g. fatality 4 Administrative controls reduce hazard by altering procedures and providing instructions.
Personal protective equipment last resort or temporary control.

LEGEND
• Minor/no risk (risk score 1-2) – is acceptable. No further action on risk control measures is necessary
• Moderate risk (risk score 3-4) - indicates conditional acceptability. Further risk control measures should be considered and existing controls monitored
• Major risk (risk score 5-6) - indicates unacceptable level of risk. Controls and measures must be developed and implemented in the short to medium term
• Catastrophic risk (risk score 7-16) - indicates unacceptable level of risk. Controls must be immediately implemented or the risk eliminated (i.e. cease activity)
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