Legislation & Farm Operation (Health and Safety)

Adherence to health and safety legislation is very important for those working on the farm as well as for visitors and third parties.

All businesses have to implement the legislation that covers the different facets of the company's activities. Health and safety aspects are particularly important, not only for those working on the farm but also for visitors and third parties.

Areas where full knowledge is required by the operators include:

• health and safety of working staff and personnel
• risk assessment
• provisions for insurance
• accident prevention, etc.

Questions

Are you fully aware of your responsibilities in this socially important area?

Danger Point

Failure to comply with minimum national standards can have a drastic effect on profitability if detailed company procedures have not been established.

These are areas where professional help is required whether through consultancy or by a specific training provision for the appropriate management level (i.e. those responsible for overseeing procedures).

Training checklist for training provision relating to health and safety

Health & Safety

• Sea Survival
• Working with water and electricity
• Fire fighting and gas line use
• Legislation on health and safety requirements
• First aid
• Chemical and pesticide use and storage
• Codes of practice for handling of specific chemicals
• Accident management procedure in hostile and remote environments