Health and Safety

Program consists of
eight basic
components
1. Hazard identification and risk
control

Determine which hazards are

present in the workplace and
take steps to eliminate or
minimize them. For example,
chemicals, such as pesticides,
fungicides, fertilizers must be
Some of the most common
hazards faced by workers in
nurseries include:

1. Operating heavy equipment such as

forklifts.
2. Operating power tools such as pruners
and clippers.
3. Pushing and lifting heavy equipment
such as loaded wheelbarrows or large
Some of the most common
hazards faced by workers in
nurseries include:
4. Using sharp tools such as pruning shears
and picking knives.
5. Working with pesticides.
Ways to minimize the risks include the
following:


 Select appropriate safety features

when purchasing or replacing
equipment.
 Modify work processes or equipment.
 Develop and implement safe work
procedures for hazardous tasks.
Ways to minimize the risks include the
following:

 Ensurethat workers use appropriate

personal protective equipment.
2. Safe work procedures
Describe in writing how to carry
out specific tasks safely.
How these materials will be kept
safe and can be used in the future
before they expire.
For tools with sharp
edges
Apply oil on them to avoid
rusting.
 For pruning shears, clean the
blade and apply oil on them
and put them in a holster to
be safe.
For tools with sharp edges

Again never leave other tools like

pick mattock, axe, budding knife in
an area where they can cause
accident.
Make it a habit to place them in a
tool box or cabinet every after use.