Take the Tour...

Carry out the tasks in the following order to demonstrate conformance to Unit 2. To provide evidence for Unit 1 Learning Outcomes complete the tasks in brackets (1...).

Part 1 Risk Assessment

Carry out risk assessment

1. Explain the differences between 'hazard' and 'Risk' 2.1

(2. Explain how people perceive risk 1.1)

3. Identify 3 typical farm/horticultural hazards and assess risks associated with each 2.2

4. Identify sources of guidance 2.6

Part 2 Control Risks

Develop control measures

(1 Describe hierachy of control in relation to particular circumstance 1.2 )

2. Recommend control measures according to best practice standards 2.3

(3. Check how law applies - are you doing everything "reasonably practicable" for each risk situation? 1.6) 

(4. Implement procedures 1.4 )

5. Apply health & safety improvements with purchasing decision 2.7

6. Identify sources of health and safety guidance relevant to the farm 2.6

(7. Set up maintenance systems, including "Investigate Accidents 1.3 & Carry out Inspections 1.5)

Part 3 Communications

Deliver communication strategy

1. Determine who needs to be informed of significant findings of risk assessment 2.4

2. Instruct other workers and contractors of control measures 2.5

(3. Do lone workers pose particular difficulties in communication? 1.7)

4. Identify sources of health and safety guidance relevant to the farm communication 2.6