Title: Explain the need for safety in natural resources and ecology systems.
Course: Introduction to Natural Resources and Ecology Systems (18504) > Section: Developing Mechanical Skills Related to Natural Resources and Ecology Systems

Explanation should include the need for

- safety rules for the use of tools and equipment (e.g., mowers, chainsaws, trimmers or pruners, power tools)
- fire safety
- lab safety
- chemical safety (e.g., pesticides, herbicides, fuels)
- electrical safety
- safe lifting techniques
- heat illness prevention protocols and wildfire smoke safety
- weather safety
  - heat stroke
  - heat exhaustion
  - heat cramps
  - frostbite
  - hypothermia
- proper hydration
- appropriate dress and clothing for the current conditions (e.g., extreme temperatures, precipitation)
- PPE
  - eye
  - hearing
  - respiratory
  - clothing and shoes
- first aid.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What problems might occur if safety rules are not followed?
- What guidelines help prevent accidents?
- What chemicals might one come into contact within this class?
- What are some examples of PPE and the proper use of each?
- What are some possible hazards in a laboratory environment?
- What do the colors in the safety color system represent?