Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Tool – Stewarding (Dishwashing & Kitchen Support)

This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) tool supports employers in evaluating common risks faced by stewarding staff, such as dishwashers and kitchen support workers. It addresses hazards including slips, chemical exposure, heat stress, broken glass, and musculoskeletal injuries. The tool provides inherent and residual risk ratings and recommends targeted controls to reduce workplace incidents. Employers should adapt this tool to their specific location and tasks, and refer to the Guidance Document – Assessing Risk for HIRA Tools to ensure proper evaluation and risk management. This tool supports WorkSafeBC compliance and promotes a safer kitchen environment.