Health And Safety Hazards Table

Question 1

HAZARD: Spilt oil on the floor

Answer 1

Risk: slips or falls
Reduce risk: use lids or splash guards to prevent spillages

Question 2

HAZARD: lifting heavy equipment

Answer 2

Risk: strains or back injury
Reduce risk: correct procedure used, spread the load if possible, ask for help

Question 3

HAZARD: Poor lighting

Answer 3

Risk: collisions
Reduce risk: change lightbulbs, get new lighting?

Question 4

HAZARD: poor ventilation

Answer 4

Risk: headaches, dizziness
Reduce risk: maintain regulation (checks)

Question 5

HAZARD: Faulty electric equipment

Answer 5

Risk: death, electrocution
Reduce risk: PAT (portable appliance testing), don’t use and tell manager if faulty

Question 6

HAZARD: not wearing correct PPE

Answer 6

Risk: burns (chefs trousers), fume inhalation (mask)
Reduce risk: adequate training about Importance of PPE, provision

Question 7

HAZARD: gravity feed slicer

Answer 7

Risk: amputation, entrapment
Reduce risk: must be 18, be fully trained, have hair tied back

Question 8

HAZARD: using chemicals when cleaning

Answer 8

Risk: burns, eye damage
Reduce risk: correct PPE, chemicals stored in cabinet, correct training

Question 9

HAZARD: deep fat fryer

Answer 9

Risk: burns, slips, fire
Reduce risk: ensure oil is changed regularly (once a week), fire blankets are in proximity, training