HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE VEGETABLE GARDEN

What are the responsibilities of young workers at work?

• To follow the rules and regulations of the workplace

• To use safety measures such as protective clothing and equipment when required

• All of these

• To have knowledge of how to react during an emergency and report to the supervisor in case of emergency

What is the responsibility of employers towards their young employees’ safety?

• Provide training in a language that the majority of the workforce understands

• Ask workers to buy protective equipment as needed

• Allow young workers to work as much as they can to gain more knowledge on the job

What is a common reason why workplace accidents occur

• unsafe environments

• human error

• inexperience

• poor training

The three main ways to reduce or remove hazards at work are

• PPE, remove the hazard, good work policies

• PPE, good work policies, good training

• PPE, good training, good shoes

• PPE, remove the hazard, good shoes

Which of these must you NOT do when lifting a heavy object?

• Bend your knees

• Tilt if off a shelf and then catch it.

• Keep your back straight

• Keep the object close to your body

What is an accident

• Someone else fault

• An unplanned event that leads to injury or damage

• Something that went wrong

• Something that was Badly planned

Who is responsible for health and safety at work

• Your employer

• Your supervisor

• Everyone at work

• Health & safety executive

What is PPE?

• Personal Protective Equipment

• Personal Physical Expense

WHY is PPE important?

• So that I can do work faster

• To keep me safe at work

WHY do I wear gloves during cleaning?

• To keep my hands warm

• To protect my hands from chemicals and cuts