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Gin School & Distilling Experience Risk Assessment — Generated Instantly for £29
Describe your gin-making experience, distilling equipment, botanicals used, and group size. We generate a fully written, DSEAR-compliant gin school risk assessment covering fire safety, flammable liquids, public interaction, and all relevant UK regulations in minutes.
Used by gin schools, micro distilleries, experience venues and event organisers across the UK
🔥 Working with flammable spirits? The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) require a written assessment of fire and explosion risks. Mention your still type, spirit strength, and storage arrangements — we'll include ignition source controls, ventilation requirements, and emergency procedures.
Legal requirements for gin schools and distilling experiences
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require every employer and self-employed person to carry out a suitable and sufficient risk assessment of work activities. For gin schools, this means assessing risks from distilling equipment, flammable alcohol, botanical handling, manual lifting, customer interaction, and fire hazards. Regulation 3 requires the assessment to be in writing if you employ five or more people, but written assessments are best practice for all gin school operators and expected by insurers and landlords.
The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) apply to any work activity involving flammable liquids. Ethanol and high-proof spirits are classified as highly flammable. Regulation 5 requires a specific risk assessment covering fire and explosion risks, elimination or reduction of dangerous substances where practicable, mitigation measures (ventilation, ignition source control, safe storage), and emergency procedures. A DSEAR assessment must be reviewed regularly and whenever there is significant change to the work or substances used.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places a duty on the responsible person (the business owner or manager) to carry out a fire risk assessment and implement fire prevention and emergency measures. For gin schools, this includes safe storage of flammable liquids, control of ignition sources (naked flames, electrical equipment near vapour), fire detection and suppression systems, and clear evacuation routes for participants and staff.
If you handle botanicals that are known allergens (nuts, citrus oils, certain spices), you have duties under the Food Information Regulations 2014 to inform participants of allergen content, even if the final product is not sold for consumption on-site. A risk assessment for a gin school should include allergen communication and cross-contamination prevention.
How it works
1. Describe your experience
Tell us the type of gin school activity (hands-on distilling, blending workshop, demonstration), location (micro distillery, commercial kitchen, event venue), equipment type (copper pot still, column still, vapour basket), group size, and whether participants handle equipment directly. Mention any specific botanicals, allergen risks, or alcohol service.
2. Let the app take the strain
Anyrisks produces a fully written, DSEAR-compliant gin school risk assessment referencing the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
3. Instant download and use
Download as PDF and Word. Hand it to your insurer, landlord, or licensing officer, display it on-site, or file it for compliance purposes. £29, no subscription. Every assessment is written in full and ready to use immediately.
What it covers
Every gin school risk assessment is written in full — covering all distilling, fire, chemical, and public interaction hazards relevant to your experience.
Fire risk from flammable spirits — DSEAR compliance
Ignition source control (naked flames, electrical equipment, static)
Ventilation requirements for alcohol vapour
Safe storage of ethanol and high-proof spirits
Manual handling of copper stills, glass demijohns, and spirit containers
Heat hazards from still operation — burns prevention
Slips and trips from spills of water, alcohol, and botanicals
Allergen risks from botanicals (nuts, citrus oils, spices)
Participant supervision and capacity management
Intoxication risks from tasting samples
Chemical hazards from cleaning agents (caustic soda, sanitisers)
Electrical safety — still heating elements, pumps, lighting
First aid provision and emergency procedures
Fire extinguisher type and placement (CO2, foam for flammable liquids)
Works for
From hands-on distilling workshops to tasting masterclasses, Anyrisks covers every type of gin school and distilling experience.
What customers say
"We run gin-making workshops every weekend. Our insurer asked for a DSEAR assessment covering flammable spirits and fire safety. Anyrisks delivered exactly what we needed — referenced the regulations and covered our copper still operation perfectly."
Emma L.
Gin school owner, Bristol
"I run mobile gin experiences for corporate events and hen parties. Every venue asks for a risk assessment before we set up. Anyrisks made it simple — covered fire safety, participant supervision, and allergen risks in one professional document."
Tom H.
Mobile gin experience operator, Manchester
"We opened a micro distillery and started running public workshops. Our landlord required a fire risk assessment and health and safety documentation. Anyrisks covered DSEAR, ventilation, and ignition control — exactly what the fire officer wanted to see."
Claire D.
Micro distillery founder, Edinburgh
Anyrisks vs DIY templates
| Anyrisks | DIY / Templates | |
|---|---|---|
| Written in full — not a blank form | ✓ | ✗ |
| DSEAR (Dangerous Substances) compliance | ✓ | ✗ |
| Fire Safety Order referenced | ✓ | ✗ |
| Covers flammable spirits and ignition control | ✓ | ✗ |
| Allergen and botanical handling included | ✓ | ✗ |
| Participant supervision and capacity management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ready in under 2 minutes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Instant PDF and Word download | ✓ | Sometimes |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a risk assessment for gin-making experiences?
Yes — if you run a gin school, distilling experience or any public-facing activity involving alcohol production, you have a legal duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 to assess and control risks. This includes fire risk from flammable spirits, manual handling of equipment, chemical hazards from botanicals and cleaning agents, and public interaction with distilling apparatus.
Does the risk assessment cover DSEAR requirements?
Yes — the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) apply to any activity involving flammable liquids. A gin school risk assessment will include fire prevention measures, ventilation requirements, ignition source controls, and safe storage of ethanol and high-proof spirits.
What about alcohol licensing and public liability?
The risk assessment addresses health and safety, not licensing. You will still need a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) or premises licence from your local authority if you're selling or supplying alcohol. Most insurers require a written risk assessment as a condition of public liability cover for distilling experiences.
Can I use this for corporate events and hen parties?
Yes — describe the group size, experience format (workshop, tasting, distillation demo), and whether participants will be handling equipment directly. The assessment will cover supervision requirements, intoxication risks, manual handling, and fire safety appropriate to the event type.
Does it cover allergen risks from botanicals?
Yes — mention the botanicals you use (juniper, citrus peel, spices, flowers) and the assessment will include allergen communication requirements, cross-contamination prevention, and participant briefing procedures. This aligns with Food Information Regulations 2014 allergen disclosure duties.
How long does it take to generate?
Under 2 minutes. Describe your gin school format, location (micro distillery, commercial kitchen, event space), equipment type (copper still, vapour infusion basket), and group size. Anyrisks produces a complete, DSEAR-compliant gin school risk assessment instantly.
Is this accepted by insurers and landlords?
Yes — Anyrisks produces a fully written, regulation-referenced risk assessment in the standard format expected by public liability insurers, commercial landlords, and local authority licensing teams. The format is professional and compliant with UK health and safety law.
What if I also serve food or run a bar?
Describe the full activity scope — gin-making workshops plus food service or bar operation — and the assessment will cover food hygiene, alcohol service responsibilities, and customer interaction risks alongside distilling hazards. For dedicated bar risk assessments, use a separate assessment.
Also see: The Ultimate Guide to Risk Assessment · Do I Need a Risk Assessment? · Risk Assessment Legal Requirements · Risk Assessment Generator