AGRVG302: Grow Vegetables

Types of hazards associated with vegetable growing and hazards risks:

Generally, there are three types of hazards:

• Biological hazards: refer to organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to plant and human health.
• Physical hazards: are the agents, factors, or circumstances that can cause harm with contact to the plants.
• Chemical hazards: these are the type of occupational hazards caused to chemicals in the workplace. 

• Risks associated with Biological hazards in vegetable growing: these include parasites like bacteria, viruses, fungi, insects, plants, birds, animals, and humans.
• Risks associated with physical hazards in vegetable growing: namely explosive, farmable, gases, burnt and wound.
• Risks associated with chemical hazards in vegetable growing: Some commonly used workplace chemical hazards include: different pesticides used in vegetable growing have a degree of toxicity for both human beings Pesticides are poisons and, unfortunately, they can harm more than just the pests at which they are targeted. They are toxic and exposure to pesticides can cause a number of health effects. They are linked to a range of serious illnesses and diseases from respiratory problems to cancer. Pesticides also contaminate soil, water, and other vegetation. In addition, kill insects or weeds. They can be toxic to a host of other organisms including birds, fish, beneficial insects, and other non-targeted plants.