Identify safety procedures and equipment necessary for agribusiness systems.

Identification should include

• safety hazards
• personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) color codes for marking physical hazards
• procedures for verification that all equipment is in good operating condition, according to OSHA standards
• procedures for the use of appropriate safety devices (e.g., guards in place, tool rests adjusted).

Process/Skill Questions:

• What PPE is necessary in agricultural structural systems?
• What are the standard color codes for laboratory safety?
• What are some ways to make sure equipment is in good operating condition?