Working Safely in Agriculture/Horticulture

Personnel employed in the agricultural and/or horticultural.

Following successful completion of the course, trainees will:
- Be aware of the effects accidents and ill-health can have on businesses and people
- Know own role in the business with regards to health and safety
- Know how to cooperate with others to improve health and safety
- Understand how work activities can affect the health and safety of others
- Know the consequences of safe versus unsafe behaviour and the impact
that has on attitude of others towards risk
- Be aware of major sources of accidents and ill-health in agriculture/horticulture
- Know appropriate measures to control the risks in agriculture/horticulture
- Understand the importance of checking that measures to protect health and safety in agriculture/horticulture are properly maintained and used as instructed
- Be aware of the particular risks to children, vulnerable adults and visitors from agricultural/horticultural activities