Lesson 4 - Health and Safety
In this lesson we will discuss key health and safety issues within breweries. It will enable you to understand the primary legislation and how it impacts on management standards, along with occupational hazards and risks.
Lesson Sign-off
This lesson dealt with health and safety in breweries. It outlined the key health and safety issues, the primary legislation and what can be done to reduce risks and hazards.
You should now be able to:
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Explain the types of health and safety legislation which may be applicable to a brewery, and the actions required by the owners, managers and employees.
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Understand how health and safety should be managed within an organisation.
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Conduct risk assessments using various risk identification methods.
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Describe the key hazards found in a brewery, including a knowledge of dust and ammonia risk control.
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Appreciate the importance of Near Miss and Accident Investigations.
Safe brewing!
A self-assessment lesson now follows, which will allow you to determine the level to which you have attained the above outcomes.