Title: Demonstrate the safe use of turfgrass equipment.
Course: Turfgrass Management (18054-III) > Section: Operating and Maintaining Equipment

Demonstration must conform to instructions in the manufacturer's specifications and industry-accepted guidelines for training (e.g., on equipment such as rotary mower, reel mower, sod cutter, tractor, string trimmer, and blower).

Teacher Resources:

- Child Labor Laws and Educators, YouthRules, Wage and Hour Division (WHD), DOL
- 40.1-100. Child Labor, Labor and Employment, Code of Virginia
- Keep Teen Workers Safe, A Campaign for Young Worker Safety
- YouthRules, Resources on Young Workers’ Rights, WHD, DOL

Process/Skill Questions:

- What knowledge do we need to interpret an equipment operation manual containing proper operating procedures?
- What are the procedures for starting and stopping turfgrass equipment?
- What is the importance of proper cleaning and storage of equipment?