The Department of Trade & Industry made it a ‘duty of care’ that all trade bodies ensure that their members were adequately trained in Health & Safety and that all employers should show that personnel are properly trained. By 2005 this will be required under ‘good practice’.

The ROLO Scheme (Registration of Land based Operatives) is open to anyone who works in the Land based Industry. This includes labour only, self-employed and employees of companies. On completion of a One day Land based Health & Safety Course, a card (including photograph) would be issued to the applicant, similar to a credit card. This is issued to an individual and will be valid for 5 years. Any other relevant training, i.e. NPTC Pesticide, chain saw, ride on mowers etc would also be acknowledged on the card.

The aims of the scheme are as follows:

	Provide a means of identification.
	Keep a record of workers in the Landbased industry who have achieved a recognised level of competence.
	Raise the standards of Health & Safety to reduce risks and accidents throughout the industry.
	Encourage Employers to use only ROLO Card holders who have accredited Health & Safety Training.