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The Opening And Closing Commercial Freezer Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Misplacement
- Slippery floor
- 2. Inspecting Freezer
- Electric faults
- Poor lighting
- 3. Door Opening
- Door jamming
- Unexpected closing
- 4. Loading/Unloading items
- Heavy lifting
- Sharp objects
- 5. Cleaning Freezer Inside
- Chemical exposure
- Wet surfaces
- 6. Organising items inside
- Falling items
- Inadequate space
- 7. Checking Temperature Control
- Electrical faults
- Malfunctions
- 8. Regular maintenance check
- Electrical faults
- Gas leaks
- 9. Door Closing
- Jammed lock
- Trap risk
- Unexpected closing
- 10. Imbalance of temperature
- Improper sealing
- High temperature
- 11. Using Safety Gear
- Poorly fitted gear
- Non-compliance
- 12. Unplugging after use
- Electric shock
- Trip over cables
- 13. Defrosting Process
- Electric shock
- Water spillage
- 14. Thawing Frozen Goods
- Microbial growth
- Contaminated goods
- 15. Reporting Hazards and Incidents
- Missed reports
- Delayed action
- 16. Ending work shift/Packing up
- Misplaced tools
- Non-shutdown of freezer
- 17. Clearing area around the freezer
- Slip hazards
- Clutter
- 18. Safe disposal of wastes
- Infections
- Puncture hazards
- 19. Washing hands post work
- Sanitation issues
- Skin irritations
- 20. Documenting Freezer Operation
- Missed records
- Incorrect data entry