Date

January 12th, 2025

Compiled By

Gill Gwynne

Reviewed

January 2025

Next Review

January 2026

Hot Plate

Overheating, short circuiting, creating sparks

Do not leave unattended, ensure correct fuse and wiring are installed.

Deep Fryers

Grease build-up, over-filling of oil, addition of water causing explosion, overheating

Regular maintenance, provide safety training, ensure only trained staff use the fryer, never leave unattended.

Gas Rings

Gas leaks, flammable food/fluids, grease build-up

Clean surrounding area of grease/food remains, switch off when not in use, ensure only trained staff operate the rings.

Ovens

Overheating, short circuiting, grease build-up

Use only by trained staff, ensure proper wiring and fuses, conduct frequent maintenance.

Microwaves

Overheating, short circuiting

Install proper wiring and fuse, only place food items inside the microwave.

Toaster Oven

Overheating, crumbs igniting, over-filling

Do not leave unattended, regularly clean crumbs, maintain proper capacity.

Flammable Fluids

Spillage on open flames, involvement with gas rings and ovens

Store away from open flames, ensure only trained staff handle flammable fluids.

Lighters

Ignition of flammable kitchen items

Keep locked when not in use, ensure only trained staff operate, store away from flammable items.

Extraction Fan

Grease and oil build-up

Ensure regular maintenance and cleaning.

Fridges/Freezers

Dust build-up, short circuiting

Clean regularly, ensure correct wiring and fuses are installed.

Hot Cupboards

Overheating, short circuiting

Ensure proper wiring and fuse installation.

Meat Slicer

Overheating, short circuiting

Only trained staff over 18 can operate, ensure proper wiring and fuse installation.

Plug Sockets

Overloading, electrical ignition, overheating

Ensure sockets are correctly fused and wired.

Hairdryers and Irons

Overheating, short circuiting

Issue properly fused and wired items, do not leave unattended, ensure PAT testing.

Bedside Lamps

Overheating, flammable lampshade, dust flammability, short circuiting

Use proper wiring and fuses, dust frequently, maintain a safe distance between bulb and lampshade.

Smoking

Hot ashes, improper disposal

Display non-smoking signs, remind guests with registration forms.

TVs

Overheating, short circuiting

Use correct wiring and fuses, securely fasten TVs to walls.

Stairwells

Tripping, falling

Maintain adequate lighting, ensure carpets and floorboards are properly fitted, install bannisters.

Corridors

Tripping

Ensure carpets and floorboards are properly fitted, maintain adequate lighting.

Bar Areas

Flammable alcohol, overheating lights, short-circuiting fridges

Restrict alcohol handling to trained staff, clean lights regularly, ensure fridges have proper wiring and fuses.

Dining Room

Overheating, short circuiting

Switch off lights when not in use, use proper wiring and fuses for lights.

Stage Lighting

Overheating, short circuiting

Switch off when not in use, install proper wiring and fuses, keep flammable objects away from lights.

Doors

Fire spread if left open

Ensure fire doors are closed.

Lift

Short circuiting, sparks

Conduct regular maintenance by trained professionals.

Washers/Dryers

Fluff build-up in dryers, short circuiting

Conduct regular maintenance, use correct wiring and fuses.

Ironing Machine

Overheating, short circuiting

Perform regular maintenance, use correct wiring and fuses, do not leave unattended, switch off when not in use.

Computers/Printers

Overheating, short circuiting

Install proper wiring and fuses, ensure adequate airflow for cooling.

Cleaning Fluids

Spillage near open flames, chemical reactions

Store flammable fluids away from flames, ensure trained staff handle fluids, store incompatible chemicals separately.

Towel Spinners

Overheating, short circuiting, over-filling

Use correct wiring and fuses, adhere to maximum capacity limits.

Potato Rumbler

Overheating, short circuiting

Install proper wiring and fuses, do not leave unattended.