Demonstrate safety practices and procedures in agricultural mechanics adhering to all safety requirements, industry recommended practices, and instructor guidelines.

Demonstrating safe practices and procedures must include

• passing written tests with 100 percent accuracy on
• general lab/workshop safety
• safety and operating procedures for all tools, equipment, and machinery
• the major parts of all tools, equipment, and machinery
• passing a proficiency/performance test with 100 percent accuracy for all tools, equipment, and machinery
• following manufacturer instructions and reviewing safety manuals, when applicable
• following all safety guidelines and procedures when using tools, equipment, and machinery in the agricultural mechanics laboratory or areas related to plant systems

• selecting appropriate PPE for the operation of concern
• following the safety standards and regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), OSHA, the Equipment and Engine Training Council (EETC) Education Committee, and SDS.

Process/Skill Questions:

• Why is it important to have every student achieve 100 percent on the state/local safety test?
• What are some examples of basic housekeeping standards?
• What is the appropriate procedure for selecting and using a fire extinguisher?
• What do the colors in the safety color-coding system indicate relative to the degree of hazard?
• What information should be sent with emergency responders to the hospital with the student if a chemical is splashed in an eye or wound?
• Which state and national safety standards followed in school labs/workshops?
• What agency requires labs/workshops and businesses to use the services of companies such as Safety Clean?
• What are the dangers of running an engine in a confined space without proper ventilation?
• Why is it important to achieve 100 percent accuracy on tests regarding safety and operating procedures before using tools, equipment, and machinery?