Establish post-harvest activities

1. assess the risks associated with the site and post-harvest activities 2. check that the work methods for post-harvest activities are established and clearly communicated with all those involved in, or affected by, your work 3. select suitable post-harvest activities in accordance with production specifications 4. identify and establish the availability of resources required to carry out the post-harvest activities 5. confirm that suitable clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn 6. check that equipment is used and maintained in a safe, clean and correct condition throughout 7. confirm that hygiene and biosecurity are maintained in accordance with organisational practices 8. identify harvested crops that do not meet specifications and take action when required 9. check that the harvested crop is handled in a way which maintains product quality and prevents damage 10. confirm that post-harvesting activities are established and carried out in line with specifications 11. confirm that quality assurance requirements are met 12. identify where the crop requires storage prior to dispatch and check that this is carried out in accordance with production specifications 13. process waste safely and correctly in accordance with relevant legal and organisational requirements 14. confirm that records are completed as required by relevant legislation and the organisation 15. carry out all work in accordance with relevant environmental and health and safety legislation, risk assessment requirements, codes of practice and organisational policies