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Floral Design Safety

Learn essential safety skills to protect yourself and others while exploring the creative world of floral design. Understand the types and causes of injuries, implement good personal safety habits, and follow proper handling techniques to avoid accidents. Stay safe and enjoy the art of floral arrangement!

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Floral Design Safety

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  1. Floral Design Safety

  2. What is SAFETY? It is the condition of being protected from HURT, INJURY OR LOSS!

  3. ACCIDENTS HAPPEN QUICKLY AND WITHOUT WARNING!!!

  4. Vocabulary • Accident- An unfortunate event resulting from carelessness, unawareness, ignorance or unavoidable causes. • Defective- Faulty. • Fatigue- Weariness or exhaustion. • Hazardous- Dangerous. • HORSEPLAY- Rough, noisy activity. • Inoperable- Not in working order. • Obstruction- An object that is in the way. • Precaution- Care take beforehand. • Supervision- Under the direction of another person. • Toxic- Poisonous.

  5. Why is it essential to learn safety skills? You are responsible for yourself as well as others around you!

  6. Types of Injury… • MAJOR: permanent damage • MINOR: cuts and bruises.

  7. Causes of Injury… • Carelessness: not caring about yourself or others. • Unawareness: you were unaware of a potential hazard.

  8. 5 Good Personal Safety Habits… • *Avoid Unsafe Conditions. • *Avoid Unsafe Actions. • *Proper Handling of Materials. • Dressing Properly. • Wearing Protective Clothing.

  9. AVOID UNSAFE CONDITIONS Hazardous conditions are easy to _______________________! • Keep __________ areas clean and free of _______________. • EVERYTHING HAS ITS PLACE!!! • Use _________________ when handling sharp objects.

  10. Be careful when __________________________________________________.

  11. Avoid Unsafe Actions… • It is important that people be aware of his or her actions and the potentially hazardous effects they may have on others. • ___________________________________________________________________________________________!

  12. Always work in a safe and comfortable position. • Good posture means less strain on your back and fatigue on your body. • Avoid ____________________________. • Personal injury ________________________________________________________________. • NO _____________________ OR IRRESPONSIBLE ACTIONS!!!

  13. Proper Handling of Materials… • Injuries from mishandling materials includes ______________________. • Make sure the path is clear. • Back injuries are very painful!

  14. Most injuries are caused by: • Improper lifting of objects. • ________________________________________________. • Gripping an object improperly. • Before moving an object, ________________________________________________.

  15. Oh! Glueguns… • GLUEGUNS ARE _____________________!!! • Do not ____________________ into the gun. • Be careful for ______________________out! • Do not aim glueguns at one another! • Use glueguns one person at a time. • ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

  16. Hand Tool Injuries Are Caused By: • Using tool improperly. -_____________________________________________________________. 2. Using wrong tool for the job. - _____________________________. • Using a defective tool. -defective means ___________________

  17. Precautions While Using Hand Tools… • ____________________________. -dull tools may stick or slide. 2. __________________________________. -Repair or replace damaged tools. 3. __________________________________. -Never leave tools lying around. 4. Carry tools in a toolbox or holder. - NEVER IN YOUR POCKETS! 5. Always clean tools. - clean tools are safer and more efficient.

  18. Chemical Safety… • Levels of Toxicity: • DANGER- Highest level • Represented by the skull and cross bones • WARNING- Moderate level • CAUTION- Lowest level

  19. Guidelines for Storage… • Use chemicals for its intended use. • Always store in the original container. • Keep lid tight and label attached. • Keep large containers on the floor. • Store in a cool, dry place. • Store in locked closet. • Wear protective clothing. • Keep hands away from eyes and mouth • Dispose of properly • Do not save empty containers.

  20. When used as recommended, chemicals are safe and effective. Improper use leads to environmental pollution and endangering ones health.

  21. Chemical Labels… • Will always say: “Keep out of the reach of children” • Will have directions for: • Proper use • Proper disposal • First aid

  22. Floral Designers need to be aware of … • Toxic plants and • Chemicals, because …. • They need to know the effects on children and pets.

  23. Remember! Safety Is Essential!!!

  24. Floral design is lots of fun when everyone follows proper safety!! Now your ready to get busy!

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