Demonstrate workplace safety.

Demonstration includes, but is not limited to,

  • adhering to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and instructor and manufacturer guidelines
    • interpreting safety data sheets (SDS)
    • identifying and using personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • maintaining universal precautions (e.g., to protect against bloodborne pathogens)
  • identifying risks and hazards in the workplace
  • following emergency protocols (e.g., evacuation routes).

Process/Skill Questions: 

  • What is OSHA? Under what federal department does it fall?
  • How does OSHA help employees identify risks and hazards in the workplace?
  • Where might one find an SDS?
  • How do emergency protocols differ within the school, the workplace, and the home?

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