Title: Follow safety procedures in the floriculture industry.
Course: Floriculture (18052-II) > Section: Gaining an Overview of the Floriculture Industry

Following safety procedures should include

- identifying safety hazards
  - physical
  - chemical
  - biological
  - ergonomic
  - weather
  - general safety
- passing all required safety tests for machinery, tools, and equipment with 100 percent
- following all requirements related to personal protective equipment (PPE)
- demonstrating industry-recommended safety procedures when using chemicals, tools, machinery, equipment, and other supplies in the classroom, laboratory, greenhouse, and/or land lab
- adhering to laws and regulations concerning safety in the floriculture industry
- complying with the Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What clothing and equipment are required for personal safety in the floriculture industry?
- How do clothing and equipment help keep workers in the floriculture industry safe?
- What are the laws that address safety procedures in the floriculture industry?

Teacher Resources:

- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)