Health and Safety in a Land-based (Agriculture, Horticulture or Forestry) Workplace

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
M/615/8802
Credits:
4
Guided learning hours:
36 hours

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know the responsibilities of employers and employees for health and safety in land-based (agriculture, horticulture or forestry) workplaces.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Outline key health and safety considerations in land-based (agriculture, horticulture or forestry) workplaces.

  • 1.2

    Outline the key responsibilities of employers for health and safety, as set out in relevant legislation.

  • 1.3

    Outline the key responsibilities for health and safety of workers in a specific land-based (agriculture, horticulture or forestry) workplace, with reference to relevant legislation. 

  • 1.4

    Describe procedures to follow if risks, hazards, accidents or sudden illnesses are identified in a specific land based (agriculture, horticulture or forestry) workplace.

2

Know about hazards and risks that can arise in a land-based (agriculture, horticulture or forestry) workplace. 

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Describe common hazards and risks in land-based (agriculture, horticulture or forestry) workplaces.

  • 2.2

    Describe ways to reduce hazards and minimise risks in a specific land based (agriculture, horticulture or forestry) workplace.

3

Know about good practice in relation to health and safety in a land-based (agriculture, horticulture or forestry) workplace.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Describe different examples of good practice in relation to health and safety within a specific land-based (agriculture, horticulture or forestry) workplace. 

  • 3.2

    State how the employer communicates their expectations about health and safety to staff and ensures high standards of health and safety in a specific land-based (agriculture, horticulture or forestry) workplace. 

  • 3.3

    For a specific land-based (agriculture, horticulture or forestry) workplace, outline the possible consequences of poor health and safety standards.