Following safety procedures should include
- identifying safety hazards
- physical
- chemical
- biological
- ergonomic
- weather
- general safety
- passing all required safety tests for machinery, tools, and equipment with 100 percent
- following all requirements related to personal protective equipment (PPE)
- demonstrating industry-recommended safety procedures when using chemicals, tools, machinery, equipment, and other supplies in the classroom, laboratory, greenhouse, and/or land lab
- adhering to laws and regulations concerning safety in the floriculture industry
- complying with the Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS).
Process/Skill Questions:
- What clothing and equipment are required for personal safety in the floriculture industry?
- How do clothing and equipment help keep workers in the floriculture industry safe?
- What are the laws that address safety procedures in the floriculture industry?
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