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?