Title: Demonstrate the use of protective clothing and equipment.
Course: Agricultural Education - Preparation (18003-II) > Section: Investigating Agricultural Tools and Machinery

Demonstration should include

- types of protective clothing and equipment (e.g., protection of the eyes, respiratory system, auditory functions, feet, hands, and body)
- grooming and hygiene considerations (e.g., considering hair length; avoiding loose clothing, jewelry, greasy hands, greasy shoes, greasy clothing, dirty or scratched eye protection)
- adhering to manufacturer instructions and government regulations concerning hazardous materials and lab safety.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why do loose-fitting clothing or long hair pose hazards?
- When is it advisable to use goggles in an agricultural mechanics lab/workshop?
- When is it necessary to wear ear protection in an agricultural mechanics lab/workshop?
- Why are steel-toed boots and shoes worn in the agricultural mechanics lab/workshop?