Conducting Risk Assessments
VEGSF06
This program has been developed to outline the process for conducting a risk assessment in a horticulture farming environment.
Introduction:
With a risk assessment process, businesses can identify and prepare for potential risks in order to avoid catastrophic consequences down the road and keep their workers safe.
Risk assessment is a technique for proactively identifying and addressing risks in all settings. It is a key tool for effective risk management both in the context of health and safety management and for management of risks in all other settings across the farm.
Risk assessment is a technique for proactively identifying and addressing risks in all settings. It is a key tool for effective risk management both in the context of health and safety management and for management of risks in all other settings across the farm.
Target Audience:
This training is designed for team leaders, production coordinators and farm operations managers to ensure that they can develop a risk assessment plan and conduct effective risk assessments.
Learning Outcomes:
- To ensure that a consistent approach to the application of risk assessment techniques is applied across the business.
- Identify processes and situations that may cause harm, particularly to people.
- Determine how likely it is that each hazard will occur and how severe the consequences would be.
- Decide what steps the business can take to stop these hazards from occurring or to control the risk.
Learning Methods:
Program Benefits:
Content:
- Providing an analysis of possible threats
- Preventing injuries or illnesses
- Meeting legal requirements
- Creating awareness about hazards and risk
- Creating an accurate inventory of available assets
- Justifying the costs of managing risks
- Determining the budget to remediate risks
- Understanding the return on investment
Upcoming Workshops
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