ollowing safety procedures and protocols should include
- explaining general safety
- adhering to guidelines and restrictions found in the instructor’s lab safety policy
- identifying potential hazards in the classroom, lab, greenhouse, and/or land lab
- physical
- chemical
- biological
- ergonomic
- electrical
- passing written tests with 100 percent accuracy on
- general lab/workshop safety
- safety and operating procedures for all tools, equipment, and machinery
- the major parts of all tools, equipment, and machinery
- passing a proficiency/performance test with 100 percent accuracy for all tools, equipment, and machinery
- using and maintaining PPE as required
- recognizing
- relevant evacuation routes
- fire extinguisher location(s)
- first-aid kit/station location(s)
- explaining environmental considerations for workers (e.g., weather, heat, cold, air water quality) and how these affect an employee’s ability to complete job assignments
- adhering to industry-recommended safety practices and guidelines when using tools, machinery, equipment, and other supplies in the classroom, lab, greenhouse, and/or land lab
- following manufacturer instructions and reviewing safety manuals, when applicable
- following the safety standards and regulations of the EPA, OSHA, the Equipment and Engine Training Council (EETC) Education Committee, and SDS.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What clothing and equipment are required for personal safety?
- How does proper clothing and PPE help keep farm workers safe?
- What are the laws that address safety procedures?
- What are possible health issues that could arise from exposure to insects and animal feces?
- What are some safety hazards associated with hand and power tools?
- Where are the fire extinguishers located in your lab, and what types of extinguishers are they?
- Where is the first aid kit located in your lab?
- How can weather be dangerous for farm workers?
- What information should be provided to medical personnel if a student was splashed with a chemical in an eye or wound?
- Why are school labs/workshops required to follow state and national safety standards?
- What agency requires labs/workshops and businesses to use the environmental services of companies such as Safety-Kleen?
- What are the dangers of running an engine in a confined space without proper ventilation?
- Why is it important to achieve 100 percent accuracy on tests regarding safety and operating procedures before using tools, equipment, and machinery?
- Why is eye protection required for all operations in the lab?
- When should one not wear gloves?
- What are the hazards associated with wearing jewelry?
- Why is safety everyone’s responsibility?
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