Unit 2: Principles of controlling risks to health and safety (risk assessments)

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This Unit covers:

1 How to communicate with staff and management about health and
safety particularly when introducing new work practices
2 How to complete task specific risk assessments appropriate to
agriculture/horticulture with consideration of others
3 Control measures which meet appropriate good practice standards in
agriculture/horticulture
4 Who may need to know the significant findings and conclusions of
risk assessments
5 Sources of guidance on good practice standards in
agriculture/horticulture
6 How to instruct workers and/or contractors about relevant control
measures
7 How purchasing decisions can reduce risks to health and safety.


IDevice Icon BACKGROUND INFORMATION

You should provide background information that gives you the chance to explain your workplace and where you fit in. Please include information about :

Your workplace - where it is and what it does:


IDevice Icon Your Role
Your Role - what you do and how you do it:

IDevice Icon Other Employees

Do you work with others?

Outline those who may manage you and who you may supervise, and the type of activities they carry out:

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LANTRA Awards: Controlling Risks in Agriculture Level 3