Risk assessment
Company or site: Brightwater Bakery, Cork
Activity assessed: Using the large dough mixer in the production area
Carried out by: Maria Silva, General manager, with the production team
Date: 14 December 2026
Review by: 14 December 2027
1. Who could be harmed
Production staff, cleaners, new staff in training, visitors in the area
2. How the risk is scored
Score each hazard before and after the controls. Likelihood: 1 very unlikely, 2 unlikely, 3 possible, 4 likely, 5 very likely. Severity: 1 minor, 2 first aid, 3 injury needing treatment, 4 serious injury, 5 death or lasting harm. Risk is likelihood multiplied by severity: 1 to 5 low, 6 to 12 medium, 15 to 25 high. A high risk must be reduced before the work goes on.
3. Hazards and controls
| Hazard | Possible harm | Risk before | Controls in place | Risk after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moving parts of the mixer | Crushed or cut hands | Likelihood 3 x severity 4 = 12 (high) | Guard with a safety switch; trained users only | Likelihood 1 x severity 4 = 4 (low) |
| Wet and floury floor | Slips and falls | Likelihood 4 x severity 2 = 8 (medium) | Non-slip floor and shoes, clean-as-you-go rule | Likelihood 2 x severity 2 = 4 (low) |
4. Further action
Action needed: Fit a second guard on the bowl; repeat lifting training for new staff
Owner: Production manager
Done by: 31 January 2027
5. Sign off
The people who do this work have been told about these risks and controls.
Assessor's signature: ______________
Date: ______________
Manager's signature: ______________
Date: ______________