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Winery & Tasting Room Risk Assessment Template

The complete guide to creating professional risk assessments for winery operations.

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Free to use Instant PDF download Updated February 2026

In This Guide

1 Introduction2 Benefits3 Hazards4 Checklist5 Related

Essential guidance for winery safety

Wineries combine agricultural operations with processing and hospitality. Managing fermentation gases, barrel handling, chemical cleaning, and visitor safety in tasting rooms requires integrated safety management across all operational areas.

This guide covers key hazards including CO₂ asphyxiation, confined space entry, chemical handling, and safe visitor management during tours and events.

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Food Safety
Food Safety
Activity Benefits

Why wineries matter

Land Stewardship

Supports viticulture and landscape stewardship with long-term planting and care.

Tourism

Attracts visitors for tastings and tours, increasing local hospitality revenue.

Export Potential

Promotes export potential for regional labels and appellations.

Environment

Strengthens environmental practices through water and soil management initiatives.

Risk Identification

Key hazards & control measures

Fermentation CO₂High Risk
Potential Harm

Asphyxiation, unconsciousness, fatalities from CO₂ build-up in tanks.

Control Measures
  • CO₂ monitors in cellars
  • Confined space procedures
  • Ventilation systems
  • Rescue equipment ready
Barrel HandlingHigh Risk
Potential Harm

Crush injuries, strains, falls from heavy barrel movements.

Control Measures
  • Mechanical handling aids
  • Team lifting procedures
  • Proper barrel racks
  • Training on techniques
Chemical CleaningMedium Risk
Potential Harm

Chemical burns, inhalation, poisoning from sanitisers, sulphites, acids.

Control Measures
  • COSHH compliance
  • PPE requirements
  • Proper storage
  • Staff training
Customer IntoxicationMedium Risk
Potential Harm

Aggression, illness, accidents from intoxicated tasting room visitors.

Control Measures
  • Pour limits per tasting
  • Staff monitoring
  • Refusal procedures
  • Transport options posted

This guide covers the most common hazards. Our risk assessment wizard includes 22 hazards and 54+ control measures for Winery & Tasting Room, sourced from industry guidance — create your assessment in minutes.

Safety Checklist

Winery safety checklist

Cellar

  • CO₂ monitors checked
  • Ventilation verified
  • Barrel racks secure
  • Emergency exits clear

Production

  • Tank integrity checked
  • Valves functioning
  • Floors non-slip
  • PPE available

Tasting Room

  • Glassware inspected
  • Spill kits ready
  • Allergen info displayed
  • First aid accessible

Visitors

  • Tour routes checked
  • Hazards marked
  • Capacity limits set
  • Emergency briefing ready

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