Title: Demonstrate safety practices.
Course: Agriscience & Technology (18001-18A) > Section: Understanding Agricultural Mechanics

Demonstration should include

- explaining the importance of safety
- describing safety practices and procedures for using hand tools, power tools, and equipment
- describing safety practices and procedures when working with animals
- describing safety practices and procedures when applying chemicals and combustibles
- describing safety practices and procedures when working with plants
- using personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety data sheets (SDS) as required
- passing all safety tests with a score of 100 percent.

Safety tests must cover all tools and equipment used in this course and ensure that students know the parts of each tool and piece of equipment used and the procedures for using each. Additionally, students must demonstrate safe operation.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are possible consequences of not adhering to safety practices?
- Why is laboratory safety important for all individuals in the area?
- Why is respiratory protection important?
- Why is it important to adjust the fit of safety goggles?
- When should hearing protection be used?
- What types of PPE are used to protect the skin?
- Why is it important to remove jewelry prior to working in the lab?
- What is the importance of selecting the right tool for the job being performed?
- Why is it important to ensure the well-being of animals being handled in the lab?
- What is the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)? What does ANSI Z87+ represent on safety glasses?
- What are physical, chemical, fire, and biological hazards?

Teacher Resource:

Virginia Tech’s Agricultural Education Laboratory Safety Guide for Agricultural Mechanics