Walk-in Fridge & Freezer

Hazard

• • Walk-in Fridge & Freezer 

Who or what could be harmed?

• • Employees

  • Visitors

How could harm occur?

• • Trapped inside

Risk evaluation

• • Hazard A

  • Risk 3

Existing safety measures

• • Do not shut the door behind you when going in

  • Check that no one is inside before closing

  • Door handle on the inside of both Fridge and Freezer units tested as part of routine Quarterly H&S checks

  • Maintenance visit scheduled in the calendar

PPE required

• • None

Relevant documents, records & notes. Relevant section(s) of H&S File

• • Quarterly H&S Checks / Machinery & equipment section

  • Job sheets stored in General filing/AMJ refrigeration

  • Flexe refrigeration is our preferred contractor

  • Scheduled calendar events/reminders

  • H&S Manual / Work Equipment

Recommended new controls to further reduce risk

• • Updated preferred contractor (actioned Feb 2025)

Created/refreshed

• • RB 20/02/2020

Next review date

• • 06/02/2026

Reviewed

• • RB 20/12/2021

  • LK 18/01/2024

  • RB 06/02/2025