Title: Explain safety considerations regarding chemical exposure (e.g., to fuels, solvents, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, fertilizers and veterinary chemicals) when working with farm equipment and machinery.
Course: Agricultural Power Systems, Advanced (18402-II) > Section: Maintaining and Servicing Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems

Explanation should include

- describing how chemical exposure affects health, including headache, poisoning, respiratory illness, burns, and birth defects
- reading labels and SDS explaining how to handle the chemical safely
- following the manufacturer instructions on storage, use, and disposal of chemicals
- identification of
  - precautionary statements
  - restricted use cases requiring specialized training and certification
  - OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard Pictogram

- chemical exposure health risks and risk reduction methods
- first aid procedures in the event of exposure

Teacher Resources:

- Hazard Communication Standard Final Rule, OSHA (http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/HCSFactsheet.html)
- Hazard Communication Standard Pictogram, OSHA (https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/OSHA3491QuickCardPictogram.pdf)
- Agricultural Chemical Safety (https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/2018-12/fy11_sh-22284-11_AgChemSafety.pptx)

Process/Skill Questions:

- What long-term health effects can result from repeated exposure to fuels, oils, and solvents?
- What types of respiratory illness can result from exposure to chemicals?
- What types of PPE should be used to protect oneself from contact with pesticides?