| File Reference : | COSHH Assessment Dry-Yeast |
| Date File Updated | 01-04-26 |
| File Format | MS Word |
| No. of files | 1 |
| Category | COSHH Assessments | Tags: ISO 45001 |
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This example COSHH risk assessment has been prepared using the
F-HS5 COSHH Assessment form template which has been designed to record and manage the risks associated with substances hazardous to health and includes:
- Substance details
- Physical description
- Health effects and first aid
- Workplace exposure limits (WELs)
- CLP hazard classification — visual hazard icons
- Risk rating
- Control measures
- PPE required — visual PPE icons
- Environmental considerations
The file is supplied in fully editable MS Word format and can be easily customised and saved to Google Docs format if required. The document uses pre-defined style formatting throughout with styles to match the risk-ratings. All text is in Calibri font for improved readability.
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- Information-classification
- Version
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COSHH Assessment — Dry Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
This pre-completed COSHH assessment covers dry baker's and brewer's yeast based on Saccharomyces cerevisiae — used in food production, brewing, baking and fermentation industries.
What Does This COSHH Assessment Cover?
The assessment is fully completed and ready to use, covering all sections required for a complete hazardous substance risk assessment:
- Substance identification — trade name, chemical name (Saccharomyces cerevisiae dry yeast), SDS reference and physical state
- Health effects and first aid — inhalation, ingestion, skin contact and eye contact, with specific first aid for each route
- Respiratory sensitisation and allergy — yeast dust can cause occupational asthma and allergic rhinitis in sensitised individuals; workers with yeast allergies require special consideration
- Workplace exposure limits — organic dust TWA and guidance on dust control in bakery and brewing environments
- CLP hazard classification — not classified as hazardous under CLP; biological sensitisation risk noted
- PPE requirements — including dust mask for high-dust activities and gloves for workers with skin sensitivity
- Emergency procedures — dust containment and spillage response
Who Is This COSHH Assessment For?
This assessment is suitable for any workplace where dry yeast is handled, including:
- Bakeries and bread production facilities
- Breweries and fermentation operations
- Food manufacturing and ingredient processing
- Distilleries and wine production
COSHH Compliance
This document provides ready-to-use evidence of COSHH compliance and supports occupational health and safety management. The assessment is based on the F-HS5 COSHH Assessment template, is fully editable in Microsoft Word, and can be customised with your company details, site-specific information and review dates.
