LANTRAAHSPI | East Malling Short Courses

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Cost:	£75
Duration:	1 Day
Certification:	LANTRA certificate of training
Assessment Type:	There's no assessment but you can consider taking a further course or recognised qualification.
(The cost of the assessment is included in the cost of the course)
Course Prerequisites:	See below

Increase your knowledge and understanding of health and safety within agriculture and horticulture.

This is a theory and practical based one-day course..

At the end of the course you will:

Have an introduction to health and safety in agriculture and horticulture
Understand the fundamental principles of health and safety law, regulation and governance
Be able to identify, assess and mitigate hazards and risks in the workplace
Be able to identify and mitigate causes of accidents and near misses in the workplace
Understand the consequences of accidents and ill health in the workplace
Be able to carry out appropriate reporting
Know the significant risks and challenges when working at height
Know the principal dangers when working near overhead power lines
Know the principal dangers when working with or around mobile plant and vehicles
Be able to identify the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) for the job at hand
Understand the impact that children and the public may have on health and safety at work in agriculture and horticulture
Know the principal dangers when working with chainsaws
Understand how employers and employees must work together in partnership to ensure responsibilities are correctly fulfilled
Be able to assess and make lifts safely
Know the basic principles of fire prevention and fire safety in the workplace
Know the principal dangers when working with or around electricity
Recognise the meaning of key health and safety signage in the workplace and respond accordingly
Know the principal dangers when exposed to vibrating and noisy plant and machinery.

You need to be 18 years or older to take this course with us.

Agriculture Health and Safety: Preparing for Inspection