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Safety in Agriculture Education: Protecting Everyone in the Ag Lab

Learn about the importance of safety in agricultural occupations, hazards in agriculture education labs and work areas, safety equipment and practices, and safety rules and guidelines. Stay safe in the ag lab with One Less Thing!

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Safety in Agriculture Education: Protecting Everyone in the Ag Lab

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  1. General Safety in Agriculture Education Keeping Everyone Safe in the Ag Lab AFNR-BAS-5: Determine and illustrate safety in agriculture lab and agriculture worksites.

  2. The Importance of Safety in Agricultural Occupations • What are dangerous agricultural occupations? • welder • logger • electrician • livestock producer • farm equipment operator • lab assistant • landscaper

  3. The Importance of Safety in Agricultural Occupations • Why are agricultural occupations dangerous? • equipment is large, loud, and has many moving parts • work with electricity, hot metal, power tools • handle animals that can be aggressive, unruly, skittish • applying and using chemicals in liquid, dust, and granular form • the work environment can be loud, dusty, hot, slippery • often people work alone or far away from emergency services (hospitals, fire departments)

  4. Hazards in Agriculture Education Labs and Work Areas • hazard: a potential source of danger • accident: an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury • Ag Shop: power tools, sharp edges, loud equipment, dust, chemical exposure, compressed gas cylinders • Greenhouse: water and electricity, chemicals, slippery floors, sharp-edged benches • Lab Stations: chemicals, glassware, open flames (burners), fumes • Animal Science Facilities: animals (heavy with hooves, teeth, claws), dust, heavy feed and bedding, chemicals, sharp edges, large equipment • Forestry Plot: insects, snakes, poisonous plants, tripping hazards (logs, limbs, vines)

  5. Safety Equipment and Practices in Agriculture Activities • protect what you want to keep (sight, hearing, use of extremities) • do not fear dangers, instead develop a healthy respect for them

  6. Types of Safety Equipment • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): wear what is appropriate for the situation • safety glasses • hearing protection • lab coat or apron • gloves • hard hat • respirator or dust mask • welding helmet • steel-toed boots • spray suit

  7. Safety Equipment in the Lab • know the location of and how to use all safety equipment • fire extinguisher • first-aid kit • eye wash station • safety shower

  8. Safety Equipment and Practices in Agriculture Activities • Protective Devices on Equipment • guards • safety switches (a.k.a. kill switches) • safety color paint

  9. Safety Equipment and Practices in Agriculture Activities • Color Coding for safety • Red = Danger • Orange = Warning • Yellow = Caution • Green = Safety

  10. Safe Practices in the Ag Lab • wear proper attire with no loose fitting clothing • tie back hair • use appropriate protective equipment for each situation • know the location and use of all safety equipment • only use tools and equipment that you have been instructed on and given permission for • keep guards and other safety features in place when operating power tools • use tools only for their specified purpose

  11. Safe Practices in the Ag Lab • put tools back in designated places • keep work areas clean and free of hazards • never use equipment that is damaged, working incorrectly, or making strange sounds • keep fingers away from moving parts and cutting edges • do not interrupt or distract someone operating equipment • always turn power off before making adjustments to tools or power equipment • double-check each chemical before using it and never sniff or put your nose near the opening of a chemical container

  12. Safety Rules and Guidelines • Proper attire is required and loose hair must be pulled back. • Approved eye protection (safety glasses) must be worn at all times. • Do not use equipment without prior instruction and permission or without supervision. • No running or horseplay. Ever. • No throwing.

  13. Safety Rules and Guidelines • Food and drink are not allowed in the lab. • Guards and safety devices must be in place at all times when equipment is in use. • Never leave or adjust a power tool until it has come to a complete stop and the power is off. • Floors and work areas must be kept clean and clear of hazards. • Tools must be returned to their proper location after use.

  14. Safety Rules and Guidelines • Focus on your task and do not interrupt or distract anyone using power equipment. • Report strange noises, faulty operation, or broken equipment immediately. • All accidents (even small ones) must be reported to your instructor. • Follow any and all instructions from your teacher. • When in doubt, ask.

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