Follow safety procedures for personal protection.
Following safety procedures should include
- using all PPE required for the task
- using supplies, chemicals, and equipment in compliance with all safety regulations and industry recommendations
- interpreting labels and SDS to ensure awareness of the precautions and hazards of materials
- exhibiting safe behavior in the classroom, agricultural mechanics lab, and land lab.
Teacher Resources:
- Hierarchy of Controls Links to an external site., National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), CDC, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- Resources from OSHA, DOL
- Eye and Face Protection Links to an external site.
- Landscape and Horticultural Services Links to an external site.
- Occupational Noise Exposure Links to an external site.
- Personal Protective Equipment Links to an external site.
- Respiratory Protection Links to an external site.
- Silica, Crystalline Links to an external site.
- Safety Matters Links to an external site., Golf Course Industry
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the requirements related to clothing and equipment for personal protection? Why do these specific requirements exist?
- What skills do we need to demonstrate the safe use of supplies, chemicals, and equipment in the lab?
- What are some potential consequences of failure to follow safety rules on the job?
- What are some safety hazards a typical employee might encounter at a landscaping facility?
- What clothing and equipment are required for personal safety in the landscaping industry?
- How do clothing and equipment keep workers in the landscaping industry safe?
- Why do laws exist regarding safety procedures in the landscaping industry?