Title: Demonstrate safety practices and procedures in agricultural mechanics adhering to all safety requirements, industry recommended practices, and instructor guidelines.
Course: Agricultural Business Operations II (18201-36) > Section: Incorporating Mechanical Skills as Related to the Agribusiness Systems Pathway

Demonstrating safe practices and procedures must include

- 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
- following manufacturer instructions and reviewing safety manuals, when applicable
- following all safety guidelines and procedures when using tools, equipment, and machinery in the agricultural mechanics laboratory or areas related to plant systems

- selecting appropriate PPE for the operation of concern
- following the safety standards and regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), OSHA, the Equipment and Engine Training Council (EETC) Education Committee, and SDS.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important to have every student achieve 100 percent on the state/local safety test?
- What are some examples of basic housekeeping standards?
- What is the appropriate procedure for selecting and using a fire extinguisher?
- What do the colors in the safety color-coding system indicate relative to the degree of hazard?
- What information should be sent with emergency responders to the hospital with the student if a chemical is splashed in an eye or wound?
- Which state and national safety standards followed in school labs/workshops?
- What agency requires labs/workshops and businesses to use the services of companies such as Safety Clean?
- 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?