Follow safety procedures in the greenhouse plant production industry.

Following safety procedures should include

  • identifying safety hazards
    • physical
    • chemical
    • biological
    • general safety
    • ergonomic
    • weather
  • passing all required safety tests with 100% for tools, machinery and equipment
  • following all requirements related to wear and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • demonstrating industry-recommended safety procedures and guidelines when using chemicals, tools, machinery, equipment, and other supplies in the classroom, laboratory, greenhouse, and/or land lab
  • examining the laws and regulations concerning safety in the horticulture industry
  • identifying the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), its mission, and the current laws affecting the greenhouse plant production industry
  • explaining compliance to the Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS).

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What clothing and equipment are required for personal safety in the greenhouse plant production industry?
  • How do clothing and equipment help keep workers in the greenhouse plant production industry safe?
  • Why are there laws regarding safety procedures in the greenhouse plant production industry?
  • What are workers’ rights?
  • How do unions affect employees and businesses?