Health and safety considerations.

Abstract Standard health and safety protocols are needed in all breeding trial activities, and these include activities in the field, nursery and the laboratory. The official standards can vary depending on country and regulations, but good standards should be maintained whatever requirements are officially needed. Identification and elimination of hazards and risks, followed by the development of specific safety practices and procedures for preventing and responding to workplace accidents and injuries are important in establishing effective occupational health and safe working conditions. Guidelines in health and safety issues relating to field trials and related nursery and laboratory activities in oil palm breeding are given below. They are also provided by various organisations.