OHSW PROCEDURE OHSW8

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

Workplace:
UniSA CE P7-15 PMB Commercial Kitchen
Standard Operating Procedure Developed by: Sophie Ladd Approved: Judith Lukas Date: 10.12.18

TASK/OPERATION: Operation of Beatermix Hand Mixer Review Date: 10.12.21

Resources/Preparation: Mixmaster Hand Mixer with a powerful 350 watt motor Instruction Booklet (JM6600)

Environment, cleanup and waste Nil

disposal

Emergency Procedures and Turn off power

Shutdown

Legislative References: AS/NZS 3760:2010 In service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment
AS/NZS 3013:2005 : Electrical installations - Classification of the fire and mechanical performance of wiring
system elements
Sequence of Job Steps List Potential Hazards of each step Recommended Risk Control Personal
(What to do in the right order, seek to contain within 10 broad Measures in the Standard Operating Protective
steps, where possible.) Procedure Equipment
(What to have in place to do each step
safely)
1. Before fitting mixer attachments, ensure power Mixer starting before user is Only attach mixer implements Nil
cord is unplugged and control switch is in the prepared could result in when the machine is unplugged
‘OFF’ position. implement damage or injury. from the power outlet and the
(i.e. fingers caught in beater). speed control switch is in the
‘OFF’ position.
 1.5. If using the dough hook attachment, insert Inserting the dough hooks into Check that the straight and Nil
the wrong socket of mixer curved hooks are in the correct
the straight dough hook (indicated by ) could damage the machine. sockets before operation of
into the left hole of the mixer. mixer.
Insert the curved dough hook attachment
(indicated by ) into the right hole of the
mixer.
The beater and whisk attachments can be
used in either socket.
2. With the speed control in the ‘OFF’ Nil
position, plug the power cord into the
power outlet.
3. Place the beaters/dough hooks/whisks into the Immediately using a higher Begin mixing on the lowest Nil
bowl of ingredients and gradually turn the mixing speed may spray food. setting, and gradually increase
speed control to the desired mixing speed. the speed as required.
4. Once mixing is finished, turn the switch control to Failure to comply with this step Always turn off and unplug Nil
the ‘OFF’ position and unplug the mixer from the may create hazards in later mixer after mixing is finished.
power outlet. steps.
5. Eject the beaters/dough hooks/whisks only after Attempting to remove Do not handle the Nil
the implements have come to a full stop. implements before they have beaters/dough hooks/whisks
Loosely hold the spindles and press the eject come to a full stop could result when they are in motion.
button to remove them. in damage to the mixer or
harm to self.
6. Thoroughly clean beaters/dough hooks/whisks Improper cleaning may result Clean implements thoroughly, Nil
after use with soapy water and a cloth. Do not in cross contamination of other ensuring to wipe the inside
use scouring pads. Wipe the mixer body with a food. edges of the mixing implements.
damp cloth, including the power cord if required. Immersing the hand mixer in Never immerse the hand mixer
DO NOT immerse the hand mixer in water. water may result in motor in water and ensure the power
failure. cord has been unplugged before
If the power cord is yet to be cleaning machine.
unplugged, immersing the
mixer in water could present
an electrical shock risk.
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