Bakery Safety Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers bakery activities including ingredient handling, preparation, baking, cutting, cleaning, deliveries and emergency response. It supports planning by identifying workplace hazards and considering controls for plant, hot surfaces, chemicals, access ways and worker wellbeing.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Store and handle ingredients, trays and containers safely
• Prepare dough and operate mixing equipment while managing moving parts and flour dust
• Undertake bench work, portioning, shaping, icing and decorating with attention to repetitive tasks
• Load and unload ovens, proving cabinets, trays and racks while managing heat
• Use slicers, knives and cutting equipment safely during work and cleaning
• Carry out cleaning and wash-up while managing chemicals, wet floors and hot or energised plant
• Maintain clear floors, access ways, lighting and exits
• Check and use electrical equipment and portable appliances in work areas
• Move deliveries, racks, trolleys and internal loads safely
• Prepare for burns, cuts, fire, electrical incidents, fatigue and emergency communication

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out bakery activities.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — 4.1 Guarding plant; p. 39.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace — 2.2 Safety Data Sheets (SDS); p. 16.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination — 3. What is effective consultation?; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work — 5. Controlling the risks; p. 29.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 2. Step 1 — How to identify hazards; p. 12.

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Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)

• Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each activity
• Risk matrix and assessment classification
• Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
• Site-specific customisation before use