Identify safety concerns related to the floral industry.

Identification should include

• safety standards established by federal, state, and local laws/codes
• recognition of floral design shop evacuation routes
• recognition of fire extinguisher location(s)
• PPE
• safety hazards associated with the floral design industry to include
• biological
• chemical
• physical
• ergonomic
• basic first aid treatment procedures (for cuts, punctures, burns, etc.)
• location of first aid stations
• knowledge of insurance, liability, and workman’s compensation
• knowledge of allergies or sensitivities to flowers, plants, and supplies.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What tools used in floral design can cause burns? What precautions should be taken to avoid burns?
• What PPE do floral designers commonly use?
• What ergonomic hazards may floral designers encounter?