Horticulture

	Document name
		Horticulture
Area/location	Date
	Invalid Date
Approved by	Participants

Description	The list is based on the following regulations
	AFS 2023:1 §7 AFS 2023:1 §8 AFS 2023:1 §9

Organisation, rutiner och instruktioner

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
1. Is there a work environment policy?
2. Is there a clear distribution of work environment responsibility, governance, and resources (for the job)?
3. Are there procedures in place to ensure cooperation (between employers and employees) for a good work environment? (e.g. workplace meetings, staff meetings.)
4. Are there instructions for particularly dangerous tasks and are they known to co-workers? (e.g. work with plant protection products, use of carbon dioxide gas, machinery, cutting tools, boilers, work at height (lamp replacement, overhaul shade fabric, gutters, tree care.)
5. Is there a documented introduction program for new employees and temporary staff?
6. Are there instructions available in understandable language for foreign employees?
7. Are there routines for working alone? (e.g. communication and alarm options, possibility of double staffing in hazardous work.)
8. Are there procedures in place for hiring minors?
9. Is a risk assessment always conducted in the event of a major change in the business?
10. Is there a special risk assessment of the work carried out for pregnant employees?
11. Are there functioning systems for reporting and investigating incidents and accidents, as well as a procedure for reporting to the Swedish Work Environment Authority after a serious accident incident?
12. Are there alarm procedures in case of emergency?
13. Is there an updated list of relatives?
14. Are opportunities for job rotation utilized to prevent strain? (e.g. physical ergonomics and work in cold rooms.)
15. Is the work planned in a way that avoids stress?
16. Are there routines for purchasing first aid equipment?
17. Are there procedures for purchasing personal protective equipment?
18. Is the fire protection equipment regularly checked?
19. Is the evacuation plan clearly visible?
20. Is evacuation practiced?
21. Are there routines for maintenance of machines? (Note: Follow the manufacturer's instructions.)
22. Is a qualified installer hired for all electrical work?
23. Is there an up-to-date list of all chemical, health, environmental and flammable products and substances?
24. Do you have a documented risk assessment for the handling and storage of chemical hazards and products in your business? (e.g. LPG cylinders, plant protection products, corrosive substances, fertilizers, lubricants.)

Kunskaper och utbildning

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
25. Are co-workers trained for their tasks and are they aware of any risks associated with the tasks? (e.g. physical ergonomics, plant protection products, forklift driving.)
26. Do co-workers who operate forklifts and wheel loaders with pallet forks have written permission from the employer?
27. Are co-workers involved in welding, cutting, soldering, or working with fast-rotating tools required to have hot work certificates?
28. Do employees have sufficient knowledge of first aid?
29. Do co-workers have knowledge of fire safety and handling of fire protection equipment?

Allmänt på hela arbetsplatsen

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
30. Are all stairs and ramps equipped with handrails, guardrails or similar?
31. Are lifting aids or trolleys used when handling heavy loads? (e.g. sacks, brim.)
32. Is dust spread minimized? (e.g. by irrigation, salting, vacuuming.)
33. Is the noise level acceptable in the premises and from machinery and equipment?
34. Is first aid equipment available in relevant places in the business?
35. Is the right personal protective equipment available and is it used? (e.g. hearing protection, respirator, gloves, apron.)
36. Are there fire protection equipment in strategic locations?
37. Are all escape routes marked and free of obstructions (on both sides of the exit)?
38. Have you arranged traffic safety at the workplace? Both indoors and outdoors. (e.g. rules, walkways, mirrors in obstructed visibility, anti-slip measures.)
39. Is there sufficient lighting in all workspaces? (e.g. in the yard, workshop, warehouse, warehouse.)
40. Are large amounts of combustible materials and waste stored at a safe distance from buildings? (e.g., pallets, packaging, chemicals.)
41. Are there residual current devices (RCDs) where relevant?
42. Are all extension cords undamaged and protective earthed?
43. Are only type-approved ladders used?
44. Are all machines CE marked and do all protections in place?
45. Are all machines equipped with protection for driving chains, belts, and drive shafts, and are they in place and intact?
46. Are the emergency stops correctly placed and do they work?
47. Do all machines function smoothly (without interference)?
48. Are pipelines containing hazardous chemical products, such as carbon dioxide, biogas, and LPG, labeled?
49. Are the trucks regularly checked (according to the manufacturer's instructions)?
50. Is the racking regularly checked? (e.g. stability, anchorage, risk of collapse, visibly marked with maximum loads.)
51. Inspection is carried out by an accredited inspection body in accordance with current rules for AFS.
a) Pressure vessels?
b) Motoriserade lyftanordningar?
c) Are you referring to motorized doors?
d) Mobile work platforms?

Truckladdningsplats

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
52. Is the forklift loading point demarcated, well ventilated, and signposted?
53. Are protective gloves, eye protection, fire extinguishers, and eye washes available at the forklift charging point?
54. Are there written instructions for charging and maintaining the battery?

Högtryckstvätt

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
55. Is protective equipment being used?
56. Does the dead man's grip work?
57. Is there job rotation for longer monotonous shifts?
58. Is everyone who works with pressure washing over 18 years old? (Applies at over 10 bar pressure.)

Personalutrymme

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
59. Is there a heated staff area with access to hand washing, toilet, and shower?
60. Is there a provision for separate use of changing rooms by women and men?
61. Can food be cooled and heated?
62. Are there cleaning routines for the staff area?
63. Can restrooms be prepared if necessary?

Verkstad

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
64. Is the order and tidiness in the workshop satisfactory?
65. Are there spot extraction and adapted ventilation where the work requires? (e.g. when welding.)
66. Are lifting aids used for heavy lifting?
67. Is eye wash available in the workshop?

Växthus

Question	Yes	No	N/A	Risk assessment:			Risk description
				Low	Medium	High
68. Are there routines for adapting the work for periods of high temperature?

Packhall

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
69. Does a draughty climate pose a risk to health?
70. Is the floor free of water pools?

Kyllager

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
71. Does the risk of entrapment get prevented by doors being opened from the inside and having an alarm button?
72. Is the floor free of water pools?

Utomhusodling

Question	Yes	No	N/A	Risk assessment:			Risk description
				Low	Medium	High
73. Is there the possibility of personal hygiene for longer work shifts at remote cultivation workstations? (Hand washing and toilet.)

Other Here you can note risks that need to be addressed that are not included in the checklist

More checklists can be found at www.prevent.se/checklistor

General information about the checklist

Organisation, rutiner och instruktioner (2-25)

Is there a work environment policy?

Is there a clear distribution of work environment responsibility, governance, and resources (for the job)?

Are there procedures in place to ensure cooperation (between employers and employees) for a good work environment? (e.g. workplace meetings, staff meetings.)

Are there instructions for particularly dangerous tasks and are they known to co-workers? (e.g. work with plant protection products, use of carbon dioxide gas, machinery, cutting tools, boilers, work at height (lamp replacement, overhaul shade fabric, gutters, tree care.)

Is there a documented introduction program for new employees and temporary staff?

Are there instructions available in understandable language for foreign employees?

Are there routines for working alone? (e.g. communication and alarm options, possibility of double staffing in hazardous work.)

Are there procedures in place for hiring minors?

Is a risk assessment always conducted in the event of a major change in the business?

Is there a special risk assessment of the work carried out for pregnant employees?

Are there functioning systems for reporting and investigating incidents and accidents, as well as a procedure for reporting to the Swedish Work Environment Authority after a serious accident incident?

Are there alarm procedures in case of emergency?

Is there an updated list of relatives?

Are opportunities for job rotation utilized to prevent strain? (e.g. physical ergonomics and work in cold rooms.)

Is the work planned in a way that avoids stress?

Are there routines for purchasing first aid equipment?

Are there procedures for purchasing personal protective equipment?

Is the fire protection equipment regularly checked?

Is the evacuation plan clearly visible?

Is evacuation practiced?

Are there routines for maintenance of machines? (Note: Follow the manufacturer's instructions.)

Is a qualified installer hired for all electrical work?

Is there an up-to-date list of all chemical, health, environmental and flammable products and substances?

Do you have a documented risk assessment for the handling and storage of chemical hazards and products in your business? (e.g. LPG cylinders, plant protection products, corrosive substances, fertilizers, lubricants.)

Kunskaper och utbildning (26-30)

Are co-workers trained for their tasks and are they aware of any risks associated with the tasks? (e.g. physical ergonomics, plant protection products, forklift driving.)

Do co-workers who operate forklifts and wheel loaders with pallet forks have written permission from the employer?

Are co-workers involved in welding, cutting, soldering, or working with fast-rotating tools required to have hot work certificates?

Do employees have sufficient knowledge of first aid?

Do co-workers have knowledge of fire safety and handling of fire protection equipment?

Allmänt på hela arbetsplatsen (32-53)

Are all stairs and ramps equipped with handrails, guardrails or similar?

Are lifting aids or trolleys used when handling heavy loads? (e.g. sacks, brim.)

Is dust spread minimized? (e.g. by irrigation, salting, vacuuming.)

Is the noise level acceptable in the premises and from machinery and equipment?

Is first aid equipment available in relevant places in the business?

Is the right personal protective equipment available and is it used? (e.g. hearing protection, respirator, gloves, apron.)

Are there fire protection equipment in strategic locations?

Are all escape routes marked and free of obstructions (on both sides of the exit)?

Have you arranged traffic safety at the workplace? Both indoors and outdoors. (e.g. rules, walkways, mirrors in obstructed visibility, anti-slip measures.)

Is there sufficient lighting in all workspaces? (e.g. in the yard, workshop, warehouse, warehouse.)

Are large amounts of combustible materials and waste stored at a safe distance from buildings? (e.g., pallets, packaging, chemicals.)

Are there residual current devices (RCDs) where relevant?

Are all extension cords undamaged and protective earthed?

Are only type-approved ladders used?

Are all machines CE marked and do all protections in place?

Are all machines equipped with protection for driving chains, belts, and drive shafts, and are they in place and intact?

Are the emergency stops correctly placed and do they work?

Do all machines function smoothly (without interference)?

Are pipelines containing hazardous chemical products, such as carbon dioxide, biogas, and LPG, labeled?

Are the trucks regularly checked (according to the manufacturer's instructions)?

Is the racking regularly checked? (e.g. stability, anchorage, risk of collapse, visibly marked with maximum loads.)

Inspection is carried out by an accredited inspection body in accordance with current rules for AFS.

a) Pressure vessels?

b) Motoriserade lyftanordningar?

c) Are you referring to motorized doors?

d) Mobile work platforms?

Truckladdningsplats (54-56)

Is the forklift loading point demarcated, well ventilated, and signposted?

Are protective gloves, eye protection, fire extinguishers, and eye washes available at the forklift charging point?

Are there written instructions for charging and maintaining the battery?

Högtryckstvätt (57-60)

Is protective equipment being used?

Does the dead man's grip work?

Is there job rotation for longer monotonous shifts?

Is everyone who works with pressure washing over 18 years old? (Applies at over 10 bar pressure.)

Personalutrymme (61-65)

Is there a heated staff area with access to hand washing, toilet, and shower?

Is there a provision for separate use of changing rooms by women and men?

Can food be cooled and heated?

Are there cleaning routines for the staff area?

Can restrooms be prepared if necessary?

Verkstad (66-69)

Is the order and tidiness in the workshop satisfactory?

Are there spot extraction and adapted ventilation where the work requires? (e.g. when welding.)

Are lifting aids used for heavy lifting?

Is eye wash available in the workshop?