......... Health and Safety Agriculture/Horticulture Level 2
Risk Assessment
Risk Assessemnt
7.3 Identify the significance of a risk assessment and safe system of work prepared by an employer, to include:
• Required by law (5 steps to Risk Assessment)
• Identification of hazards, risks and control measures (risk assessment template pdf)
• Recorded in writing/employees informed of findings
• Required for significant health or safety isks
• Set out precautions/safe system of work to be followed - including signage)
Reading Activity
Read the example of a risk assessment for a poultry farm (below)
Identify one of the particular hazards assessed as requiring action. Outline who may be affected and what "further action" is going to be carried out.
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