Bakery Safety Checklist

The Bakery Safety Checklist helps you maintain your bakeries with thorough inspections, covering health hazards, equipment checks, fire prevention, first aid, and more.

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Bakery Safety Checklist



Occupational Health

1. Are there procedures in place to limit exposure to hazardous substances (e.g. flour dust)?


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2. Are there procedures in place to limit exposure to dangerous levels of noise?


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3. Do staff have access to personal protective equipment (PPE) to limit or prevent noise induced hearing loss from noisy areas?


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4. Do staff have access to PPE to prevent occupational dermatitis?


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5. Is all PPE in good condition and fit for purpose?


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6. Is all respiratory protective equipment (RPE) in good condition and fit for purpose?


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7. Is hypoallergenic soup provided to workers?


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8. Do all workers have an up to date Health Surveillance Form complete and on record?


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Slips, Trips And Falls

1. Is the flooring in the bakery in good condition?


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2. Are there any changes in the flooring level or type of flooring that need to be highlighted? (e.g. steps, ramps, uneven floor)?


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3. Are the aisles or walkways kept clear?


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4. Are there minimal trailing electrical leads and cables?


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5. Are wires out of reach and as hidden as possible?


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6. Is the lighting bright enough to allow safe access and exit?


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7. Are there procedures in place to deal with spillages (e.g. water,flour)?


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8. Is there an ‘elephant-foot’ stool or stepladder available for use when necessary? Is this in good condition?


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9. Are the bakery’s entries and exits kept clear?


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10. Is the storage area clear of any slip and trip hazards?


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Manual Handling

1. Can storage areas be reached easily?


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2. Are there trolleys available to avoid carrying heavy and awkward loads?


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3. Are the wheeled racks easy to use and move without causing injury?


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4. Do staff have a good grasp of safe manual handling techniques?


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5. Have staff received adequate onboarding and refresher training in regards to manual handling?


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6. Are there procedures in place to minimise the manual handling on site? (e.g. delivery of goods near to storage areas.)


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Appliances And Machinery

1. Are all ovens in good working order?


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2. Are all chillers in good working order?


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3. Are there procedures in place to safely use machinery (e.g. conveyors, wrapping machines, dough brakes)?


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4. Are staff able to safely and properly clean machinery (e.g. mixers, pinning rolls/belts)?


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5. Have any damaged or broken appliances been removed and/or replaced?


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6. Are there safety procedures in place regarding vehicles and fork lift trucks in loading bays?


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Ventilation And Heating

1. Does the bakery have natural ventilation?


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2. Does any mechanical ventilation system work effectively?


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3. Can a reasonable room temperature be maintained in the bakery?


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Fixtures And Fittings

1. Are permanent fixtures in good condition, securely fastened, and not overloaded? (e.g. cupboards, display board and shelving units).


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2. Is portable equipment stable (e.g. trolleys)?


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3. Is there adequate storage for ingredients and dry stock items in the bakery?


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4. Are the windows in proper working order, with the glass free of cracks?


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5. Are all food contact surfaces (e.g. preparation surfaces, work benches and chopping boards) in good condition? Are they able to be properly cleaned and disinfected?


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Cleaning And Chemicals

1. Are all sinks in good working order?


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2. Are chemicals stored separately from all food products and ingredients?


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3. Are there measures in place to avoid chemical spillages and exposure to harmful substances?


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4. Are all staff trained in COSHH?


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Electrical Equipment And Services

1. Are fixed electrical switches and plugs in good condition?


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2. Are all plugs and cables in good condition?


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3. Has portable electrical equipment been visually checked and, where necessary, tested at suitable intervals to ensure that it’s safe to use? (There may be a sticker displaying this information.)


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4. Are wires in good condition?


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5. Has any damaged electrical equipment been removed or replaced?


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6. Are electrical cables routed to prevent tripping the circuits?


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Fire

1. Are fire exits in the bakery: • Unobstructed; • Kept unlocked; and • Easy to open from the inside?


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2. Is fire-fighting equipment available and easy to access in the bakery?


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3. Are fire evacuation procedures clearly displayed?


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4. Are staff aware of the evacuation procedures, including arrangements for any vulnerable adults or children?


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5. Have staff received adequate onboarding and refresher training in regards to fire safety?


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6. Are any explosion vents in good working order?


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First Aid

1. Is there a fully-stocked first aid kit available to staff in all locations in the bakery?


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2. Are there safety procedures in place to limit injury from sharp objects (e.g. knives and scissors)?


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3. Is there equipment (e.g. oven gloves and trays) to avoid burning injuries occurring?


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4. Is information on the appointed first aider(s) on site available and understood by all?


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