Identification should include
- safety standards established by federal, state, and local laws/codes
- recognition of classroom, lab, greenhouse, etc., evacuation routes
- recognition of fire extinguisher location(s)
- PPE
- safety hazards associated with the horticulture industry to include
- biological
- chemical
- physical
- ergonomic
- basic first aid treatment procedures for cuts, punctures, burns, etc.
- location of first aid stations
- potential hazards
- cuts, abrasions, and amputations
- hand and power tools
- electrical
- ergonomics
- heat and cold stress
- lifting and awkward postures
- motor vehicle safety
- pesticides and chemicals
- slips, trips, and falls
- soil preparation
- irrigation
- hardscape construction
- planting trees, shrubs, lawn
- lawn and landscape maintenance
- tree care
- knowledge of insurance, liability, and workman’s compensation
- knowledge of allergies or sensitivities to plants, soil, soil components, substrates, substrate components, insects, supplies, etc.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What tools used in the horticulture industry can cause burns?
- What precautions should be taken to avoid burns?
- What PPE is required when working in the greenhouse?
- What ergonomic hazards may horticulture workers encounter?
- How can a florist be exposed to pesticide residues through the daily handling of large numbers of flowers?\
- What are maximum residue limits (MRL), and how does it differ for floral crops and crops harvested for consumption?
- What are some environmental and occupational safety challenges experienced in the horticulture industry?
- What types of PPE should be used by greenhouse and field crop workers in horticulture and floriculture occupations?
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