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Users who need to perform a risk assessment.

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Risk Assessment Areas refers to a specific section or aspect of the manufacturing process where a thorough evaluation and assessment of potential risks is conducted. It is a defined area within the production process where various hazards and vulnerabilities related to food safety, quality, and compliance with regulations are systematically identified, analysed, and managed.

This article outlines:

1. About Risk Assessment Areas
2. Adding a New Risk Assessment Area
3. Adding a New Risk Topic
4. Archiving a Risk Area
5. Further Reading

1. About Risk Assessment Areas

The purpose of a risk assessment area is to:

1. Identify Hazards: Determine and document potential sources of risk or hazards within that specific part of the manufacturing process. This includes physical, chemical, biological, and other types of hazards that could impact the safety and quality of the food or beverage being produced.

2. Assess Risks: Evaluate the likelihood and severity of these identified hazards. This assessment helps prioritize risks and determine which ones are of the highest concern.

3. Implement Control Measures: Develop and implement control measures and preventive actions to mitigate the identified risks. These measures may include process adjustments, improved equipment maintenance, hygiene protocols, or employee training.

4. Monitor and Verify: Continuously monitor the risk assessment area to ensure that control measures are effective in reducing or eliminating the identified risks. Verification activities may include testing, inspections, and regular audits.

5. Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintain detailed records of the risk assessment process, findings, control measures, and monitoring activities. Documentation is crucial for compliance with regulatory requirements and for tracking the effectiveness of risk management strategies.

2. Adding a New Risk Assessment Area

1. Expand Risk Assessment.
2. Click Risk Assessment Setup & Reports.
3. Click "Specify Which Risk Assessment You Require".
4. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click Edit.
5. Click Click Here To Add a New Risk Assessment Area.
6. Enter the name of the area.

7.  Click Save.

3. Adding a New Risk Topic

1. Expand Risk Assessment.
2. Click Risk Assessment Setup & Reports.
3. Click "Specify Which Risk Assessment You Require".
4. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click Edit.
5. Click the   Add button.

6. Enter the name of the new risk area.

7. Click Save.

4. Archiving a Risk Area

1. Expand Risk Assessment.
2. Click Risk Assessment Setup & Reports.
3. Click "Specify Which Risk Assessment You Require".
4. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click Edit.
5. Click the   Archive button.

6. Confirm how you would like to handle completed risk assessments.

7. Click Archive.

5. Further Reading

• Viewing Change History
• Browsing Archived Information
• Setting Up Risk Assessment Result Parameters
• Setting Total Scores
• Setting Up Risk Mouseovers
• Setting Up Risk Assessment Variables and Frequencies