Harvest crops by hand

be aware of hazards associated with the harvesting of crops by hand

wear suitable clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE)

maintain hygiene and bio-security when harvesting crops by hand, in accordance with organisation procedures

prepare, use, maintain and store equipment used for harvesting crops by hand safely and correctly

use suitable methods to harvest crops by hand in a way that minimises loss and damage and maintains the quality of the crop

identify crops that do not meet product specifications for harvesting and take appropriate action

handle the harvested crop in a manner that maintains quality and minimises damage 

maintain communication with colleagues and others involved in, or affected by, your work

process waste safely and correctly, in accordance with the relevant legal requirements and organisation practices

follow industry and organisation guidance to minimise environmental damage

carry out your work in accordance with the relevant environmental and health and safety legislation, risk assessment requirements, codes of practice and organisational policies

complete records as required by the relevant legislation and the organisation

the hazards associated with the harvesting of crops by hand

the types of clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) suitable for the activity  

the importance of maintaining suitable levels of hygiene and bio-security during harvesting of crops by hand, and the methods for achieving this

the equipment required for harvesting crops by hand and how to prepare, use and maintain it safely and correctly

the stages of crop development

how harvesting methods vary according to the type of crop and how it will be used

the importance of carrying out the harvesting of crops by hand in accordance with product specifications 

how to recognise crops that do not meet product specifications for harvesting and the action that should be taken

the methods of maintaining the quality of the crop during harvesting

the problems that may arise during harvesting and the action to take

the importance of maintaining communication with those involved in, or affected by, your work and how this should be done

the methods for the recycling or disposal of waste created by the harvesting process 

the importance of following the relevant environmental and ecological best practice to help minimise the impact of your work on the environment

the actions that can be taken to preserve and improve habitats and biodiversity and respond to and mitigate the effects of climate change

your responsibilities under the relevant health and safety legislation, codes of practice and organisational policies

the records that need to be kept and the importance of completing them