The Finer Details

This one-day course combines theory and practical training. There’s no formal assessment, and you’ll receive a certificate of attendance on completion. It’s a great introduction to safe working practices and helps ensure you and your team stay compliant with health and safety regulations.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for anyone working in the land-based sector, whether you’re new to the industry or looking to refresh your knowledge.

What You’ll Learn

• Introduction to health and safety in agriculture and horticulture
• Key principles of health and safety law and governance
• Identifying and managing workplace risks and hazards
• Understanding and preventing accidents and near misses
• Workplace reporting responsibilities
• Safe working at height and near overhead power lines
• Dangers of mobile plant and vehicles
• Choosing and using the right PPE
• Working safely around children and the public
• Hazards of working with chainsaws
• Employer and employee responsibilities
• Safe lifting techniques
• Fire prevention and fire safety basics
• Electricity-related workplace risks
• Understanding health and safety signage
• Risks from vibration and noise exposure

Benefits for Farmers

✅ Reduce Risk of Injury or Fatality
Learn how to identify and avoid common on-farm hazards, helping to protect yourself, your family, and workers.

✅ Meet Legal Requirements
Stay compliant with health and safety laws and regulations that apply specifically to agricultural and horticultural work.

✅ Improve Day-to-Day Safety
Gain practical tips for safer operation of equipment, working at height, and handling hazardous tasks like working near power lines.

✅ Protect Your Livelihood
Accidents can lead to lost income, downtime, and liability—this training helps prevent that.

✅ Get Recognised Training
Receive a certificate of attendance from LANTRA, a respected name in land-based training.

✅ Boost Confidence and Awareness
Feel more prepared to manage risks and support a safer working environment for everyone on the farm.

✅ Lay the Groundwork for Further Learning
This course is an ideal stepping stone toward accredited health and safety qualifications.