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The Operating Blender Or Mixers Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Risk of electrical hazards
- Risk of cuts from sharp edges
- 2. Inserting Ingredients
- Risk of finger injury
- Allergen cross-contamination risk
- 3. Setting the Speed
- Risk of machine over-speed causing excessive heat or explosion
- 4. Starting the Blender/Mixer
- Risk of sudden start-up
- Noise hazard
- 5. Operating the Blender/Mixer
- Risk of hand or finger entrapment
- Risk of unexpected movement
- 6. Stopping the Blender/Mixer
- Risk of abrupt stoppage leading to spills
- Risk of entrapment or injury when reaching inside
- 7. Cleaning and Maintenance
- Risk of coming into contact with sharp blades
- Chemical exposure risk
- 8. Sanitising Equipment
- Chemical burn risk
- Risk of misuse of cleaning chemicals
- 9. Assembling/Disassembling Equipment
- Risk of incorrect assembly leading to malfunction or risk of injury during disassembly
- 10. Pouring and Packing
- Risk of spills leading to slip hazards
- Manual handling injuries
- 11. Quality Control and Inspection
- Visual strain
- Repetitive strain injuries
- 12. Stock Handling
- Manual handling injuries
- Trip hazard
- 13. Emergency Shutdown
- Risk of panic in procedure
- Risk of injury during rapid shutdown
- 14. Equipment Testing
- Electric shock risk
- Risk of equipment failure leading to injury
- 15. Storage of Equipment
- Risk of incorrect storage leading to damage or degradation of equipment
- Risk of trip hazard