Checklist for enterprises to use in their workplace assessment. Agriculture, forestry and horticulture
Checklist for enterprises to use in their workplace assessment. Agriculture, forestry and horticulture
Description
This checklist is a tool for enterprises to use when preparing their workplace assessment (WPA). All enterprises with employees are obligated to draw up workplace assessments. The workplace assessment is the enterprise’s own tool for identifying, prioritising and solving working environment problems. The checklist contains a number of yes/no questions. Questions answered with a ‘yes’ pose a working environment problem to be included in an action plan prepared by the enterprise.
This checklist is a tool for enterprises to use when preparing their workplace assessment (WPA). All enterprises with employees are obligated to draw up workplace assessments. The workplace assessment is the enterprise’s own tool for identifying, prioritising and solving working environment problems. The checklist contains a number of yes/no questions. Questions answered with a ‘yes’ pose a working environment problem to be included in an action plan prepared by the enterprise.
Other data
Hazards
Awkward postures
Forceful movements
Manual handling of loads
Repetitive movements/work
Static postures - sitting
Static postures - standing
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Migrant and immigrant workers
Prevention measures
Elimination of hazards
Improving individual working techniques (e.g manual handling postures)
Simple tips and measures
Worker participation
Technical measures e.g. ergonomic equipment
Target audience
Employers
OSH consultant
Workers