Food & Beverage
Brewery & Taproom Risk Assessment Template
The complete guide to creating professional risk assessments for brewery operations.
Free to use Instant PDF download Updated February 2026
Essential guidance for brewery safety
Breweries combine manufacturing processes with hospitality in taproom settings. Managing fermentation CO₂, hot wort, chemical cleaning, and confined space entry requires specialized safety protocols and trained personnel.
This guide covers key hazards including asphyxiation risks, burn prevention, chemical handling, and safe keg management in production environments.
Food Safety
Food Safety
Activity Benefits
Why breweries matter
Manufacturing Skills
Drives manufacturing skills in brewing, quality control, and equipment maintenance.
Local Agriculture
Highlights regional agriculture by using local grains, hops, and water.
Circular Economy
Creates circular-economy uses for spent grain in farming and baking.
Tourism
Generates destination tourism through tours and special releases.
Risk Identification
Key hazards & control measures
Fermentation CO₂High Risk
Potential Harm
Asphyxiation, dizziness, unconsciousness from CO₂ build-up.
Control Measures
- CO₂ monitors installed
- Adequate ventilation
- Confined space procedures
- Staff awareness training
Hot Wort & SteamHigh Risk
Potential Harm
Burns, scalds, eye injuries from boiling liquids and steam.
Control Measures
- PPE requirements
- Warning signage
- Splash guards fitted
- Burns first aid available
Chemical CleaningHigh Risk
Potential Harm
Chemical burns, inhalation, eye damage from CIP systems.
Control Measures
- COSHH assessments
- PPE provided
- Spill kits available
- Chemical training
Keg HandlingMedium Risk
Potential Harm
Back strain, crush injuries, slips from heavy keg handling.
Control Measures
- Manual handling training
- Mechanical aids available
- Team lifting policy
- Non-slip flooring
This guide covers the most common hazards. Our risk assessment wizard includes 25 hazards and 74+ control measures for Brewery & Taproom, sourced from industry guidance — create your assessment in minutes.
Safety Checklist
Brewery safety checklist
Atmosphere
- CO₂ monitors checked
- Ventilation working
- Confined space permits
- Alarms tested
Equipment
- Tanks inspected
- Valves functioning
- Guards in place
- Maintenance logged
Taproom
- Lines cleaned
- Glass stock ready
- Allergen info displayed
- First aid accessible
PPE
- Safety boots worn
- Eye protection available
- Gloves provided
- Hearing protection
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