Name of Business:-
YOUNG PERSONS RISK ASSESSMENT FOR A WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENT
Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999
Occupational Sector / Environment, Animals and PlantsJob Title / Farm Worker (Crops)
Main Tasks and duties / Observation of principal farm duties, inspection of crops, some assistance in minor manual handling activities, crop picking, packing, sorting
Specific Hazard Identified / Current Control Measures / Additional controls for the young person to make sure the risk is adequately controlled / The following control measures will apply to this job
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Moving vehicles e.g tractors, trailers, cars, fork lifts, harvesting equipment, quads, other agricultural equipment / · Drivers have clear observation and are aware of procedures on someone approaching vehicle
· Pedestrians segregated from areas such as turning areas or from vehicles reversing with limited visibility
· Employees aware of main vehicle routes and procedures on approaching vehicles
· Speed limits in force and signs in evidence where necessary / · Young person is fully supervised
· Other farmworkers etc aware of young person’s presence on farm
· Young person instructed on vehicle procedures including unsafe areas hidden from view
· Young person segregated from vehicles during specified procedures e.g. reversing vehicles and not used as a banksman
Vehicles e.g. tractors, trailers, cars, fork lifts, harvesting equipment, quads, other agricultural equipment / · Inspection prior to use
· Trained and competent drivers
· Safe and secure seat/s with seat belts
· Clear workplace conditions reducing risk of over turning or collision
· Height of vehicle and position of overhead, on ground or under ground cables or other obstacles communicated to drivers / · Young person not permitted to drive vehicles on work experience
· Young person fully supervised
· Young person only permitted as passenger where seating is suitable
Machinery e.g. PTO’s, conveyors, chainsaws / · Suitable and sufficient guarding
· Machinery maintained in safe condition
· Isolation procedures used when performing intrusive work e.g. repairing, unblocking, disconnecting / reconnecting
· Controls clearly labelled and emergency stops in good condition
· Special training provided on use / · Young person made aware of risks of and from machinery e.g entrapment, expelled objects
· Young person segregated from and not permitted to use dangerous machinery
Fire / · Clear signs where appropriate
· Fire extinguishers where appropriate
· No naked flames permitted near to LPG tanks, bale or grain stores, fertiliser stores etc
· Bales etc not stacked at height near to overhead power lines / · Young person instructed on fire procedures and hazardous areas e.g. stores
Falls and falling objects / · Bales or other items where stacked are secured so not prone to collapse
· Walking under suspended loads not permitted e.g. walking under forklift with load
· Ladders and gantries maintained and secure and have appropriate hand rails / · Young person instructed on procedures
· Young person not permitted to work above 2m fall height
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Electricity / · Electrical systems in good condition
· Repair work carried out by competent person
· Residual current devices / · Young persons not permitted to undertake electrical repairs
· Young person warned of specific electrical hazards e.g. electric fences, overhead electric lines
Manual handling / · Manual handling eliminated where possible
· Employees aware of lifting techniques/measures to reduce risk of injury
· Lifting equipment in good condition and fit for purpose
· Break provided for repetitive tasks / · Young person instructed on manual handling techniques
· Frequent breaks given when performing repetitive duties e.g. packing, picking, sorting
Guns/ explosives / · Firearms properly stored and restricted to trained personnel
· Explosives appropriately stored and controlled / · Young person not permitted contact with firearms or explosives
· Young person not to be involved with work requiring explosives or firearms
Weather / · Employees aware of risks e.g. sunburn, cold/hot weather
· Personal protective equipment e.g. waterproofs, Wellingtons / · Young persons instructed on need for protection against elements especially when working outdoors
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Chemicals / · All chemicals e.g. pesticides, fertiliser appropriately labelled and stored
· Restricted access to chemicals
· Chemicals used under controlled conditions
· Provision and use of personal protective equipment / · Young person instructed on chemical hazards
· Young person not permitted to use or handle hazardous chemicals e.g. pesticides, rodenticides
Biological agents/ dust / · Advice given on appropriate hygiene and risks of biological agents so can inform doctor should symptoms occur
· Workplace kept in condition to reduce infestation where possible
· Dust controlled where possible through appropriate ventilation/storage
· Provision of personal protective equipment e.g. dust masks
· Special consideration of those with medical conditions e.g. asthma and allergies / · Young person instructed on appropriate hygiene measures
· Young person given advice on risks of biological agents e.g. leptospirosis
· Special considerations including reduced exposure to dust for those with medical conditions e.g. asthma and allergies
Farm buildings and structures / · Maintained in good condition
· Entry restricted to insecure buildings or structures e.g. old farm buildings with rotten timbers
· Appropriate signs/warnings where necessary / · Young persons segregated from dangerous areas e.g insecure buildings or structures, fragile roofs, ceilings or gantries
Water/ liquid storage e.g. reservoirs, tanks, wells / · Signs, warnings where necessary
· Areas suitably segregated and guarded / · Young persons instructed on dangers and advised of location of storage
Confined spaces e.g. grain silos, pits, tanks / · Suitable access/egress / · Young persons not permitted in confined spaces
Hygiene/welfare / · Toilet, washing and eating facilities provided in good condition / ·
Lone working / · System in place to check on lone workers / · Young person not permitted to work alone as supervised at all times
Young persons risk assessment completed by:- ______Date:- ______
Name of student:- ______
Copy of the risk assessment sent to:- ______Date:- ______
A copy of the risk assessment will be sent to the parents via the school/college
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