Risk Assessment
Hazard Identifications
Contact with steam, hot 1. high Temperature
water, hot oil & hot surface 2. Pressure ( like oil spread off )
Contact with
bleach and other
cleaning and
washing chemicals
Sharp Instrument : knives
Gas appliances
Toxicity Assesment Exposure Assesment
burning skin, irritation
1.Detergent 1. Prolonged contact
2.Bleach with water, particularly
in combination with
detergents, can cause skin
damage. 2.
Staff cleaning premises
risk skin irritation or eye
damage from direct contact
with bleach and other
cleaning products.
1. Sharpness 1.Food preparation and service
2. Blinded could suffer cuts from contact
with blades.
2. If knives blinded must have
much forces to cut
something,suddenly part of
knives brittle and spread out it
can be impact to environment
area in the kitchen
1. Vapour gasses Staff, customers could suffer
serious/fatal injuries as a result
of explosion/release of gas.
 Prevention
1. display ' hot water' signs at
skins and 'hot surface' signs at
hot plates.
2. Staff trained in risks of hot
oils and on procedure for
emptying/cleaning
fryers.

1. Staff reminded to thoroughly

dry hands after washing.
2.Provide non-taint, nut-oil-
free cream for staff
to apply regularly to replace
the moisture
‘stripped’ by frequent washing.
3. Remind staff to check for
dry, red or itchy
skin on their hands and to tell
manager if this
occurs.

1. Staff trained to handle

knives.
2. Knives suitably stored when
not in use.
3. First-aid box provided and
nominated first-aider always on
site.

1.Daily check of gas appliance

controls.
2.Inspection, service and test
carried out by Gas Safe
registered engineer
every 12 months. 3.
Staff know where the main
isolation tap is and how to turn
supply off in
an emergency.