HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT IN FOOD PROCESS INDUSTRIES

^aAyodele, B.V., ^bPatinvoh, R.J., ^cDenloye, A.O.

^aDepartment of Chemical Engineering, University of Benin, , Benin City, Nigeria

^bDepartment of Chemical and Polymer Engineering, Lagos State University, Epe Campus, Lagos, Nigeria

^cDepartment of Chemical Engineering, University of Lagos, Akoka-Lagos, Nigeria

E-mail:bamidele.ayodele@yahoo.ca

ABSTRACT

In this study, different hazards which personnel are exposed to were identified. Two plants were used as case study. Plant A is Seven up Bottling Company located in Benin City, Nigeria and Plant B is Nigeria Bottling Company (Coca-Cola) also located in Benin City Nigeria. The conditions of operations of personnel were investigated in the two plants in order to identify the different hazards personnel were exposed to. The hazard identification carried out revealed that Plant B personnel were exposed to more hazards than Plant A. Risk analysis were also performed on the Plants and it was discovered that plant B has higher risk than  plant B. Different precautionary measures were suggested in order to reduce the hazards in both plants.

Keywords:  Hazards, Identification, Process, Industries, Risks