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Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00414
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the unguarded mixer, one of the bakers suggested purchasing or hiring a new model with an interlocking guard. After considering the ideas of the bakers, Jane completed the following risk register:
XYZ Grocery Store Pty Ltd
Work area: Bakery department
Form completed by: Jane Smith (Bakery supervisor)
Date form completed: 05/11/2010

Hazard identification
Hazard:  Doughnut mixer not guarded and mixing bowl can be accessed when machine is operating.

Risk Assessment
What is the harm the hazard could cause: The person operating the mixer could be injured by
the moving parts if their hand slipped in while the machine was operating.  Hand could be cut
or could even lose a finger.
What is the likelihood of this happening: This machine is used several times a day. Two of the workers have not been working in the bakery for a long time and are not very experienced in using the equipment.
Persons at risk: All four bakers who operate the machine.
Existing control measure: Staff follow policy and operating instructions to use the mixer safely – not very effective because it relies on staff keeping hands away from the dangerous parts.
Consequence: Serious injuries
Likelihood: Very likely
Outcome: High risk - the mixer must not be used again until the risk has been controlled.

Control measures
Possible control options:
    * Elimination – Eliminating the use of the mixer completely will mean the business cannot continue to sell baked products as the dough cannot be mixed. Business revenue will suffer.
    * Substitution – Use of the mixer could be substituted by hand mixing the dough. One day's production will be lost in the change over. This method can only be considered an interim option as it is not sustainable for more than a day or two with present staff. However, part
      time staff could be hired to mix the dough. Business income would be reduced and impact
      on revenue. Alternatively, the mixer could be replaced by purchasing a new, safer machine with a built-in guard.
    * Engineering – The mixer could be modified by adding an interlocking guard. A mixer could
      be hired for the period the old mixer is in for repairs. One day's production will be lost in this option. The modifications are estimated to cost $1600. Other costs included are: one day lost in production plus hire of substitute machine for approximately 10 days and transport. Estimated cost is less than $6000.
    * Administrative or PPE –  All staff told to keep hands away from the mixing bowl while it is in use. Only the more experienced bakers are to operate the mixer.
Preferred control option: Purchase a new mixer, which would not cost much more than having
the old