Title: Follow safety procedures for personal protection.
Course: Operating the Farm Business (18301-III) > Section: Practicing Safety in Agricultural Production Enterprises

Following safety procedures should include

- using all PPE required for the task
- using supplies, chemicals, and equipment in compliance with all safety regulations and industry recommendations
- interpreting labels and SDS to ensure awareness of the precautions and hazards of materials
- exhibiting safe behavior in the classroom/lab.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the requirements related to clothing and equipment for personal protection? Why do these specific requirements exist?
- What skills do we need to demonstrate the safe use of supplies, chemicals, and equipment in the lab?
- What are some potential consequences of failure to follow safety rules on the job?
- What are some hazards a typical employee might encounter on the farm?

Teacher Resources:

- Hierarchy of Controls, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- Resources from OSHA, United States Department of Labor (DOL)
  - Eye and Face Protection
  - Occupational Noise Exposure
  - Personal Protective Equipment
  - Respiratory Protection
  - Silica, Crystalline
- OSHA Agricultural Operations Standards
- Chapter 30. Virginia Rules and Regulations Declaring Hazardous Occupations - 16VAC15-30-10. Hazardous occupations.