Title: (Optional) Demonstrate the use of power tools and equipment.
Course: Biological Applications in Agriculture (18308-I) > Section: Applying Safety Practices in the Agricultural Mechanics and the Agricultural Biotechnology Lab

Demonstration should include

- following all safety precautions, procedures, guidelines, and manufacturer specifications for tool, machinery, and equipment use
- using required PPE
- emphasizing the use, hazards, precautions, and maintenance procedures associated with power tools and equipment
- completing lockout/tagout procedures.

Teacher Resource: Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Program., OSHA

Process/Skill Questions:

- What precautions should be taken when making adjustments to power tools?
- Why is training in the use of a power tool necessary before using it?
- What is the purpose of a dead man switch and/or kill switch on power tools? What is the purpose of an emergency stop (e-stop) or emergency power off (EPO) on power tools?
- When should adjustments be made to power tools?
- What are safe uses of air compressors in the agricultural lab?
- What is the safest way to hold a part in a vise?
- What are the different safety colors, and what do they mean?
- Who regulates safety in the workplace?
- Why are symbols used for the operation of equipment?
- Where can safety rules for using equipment at school be found?
- Why is working as a team important to ensure safety in the lab?
- When is the cleaning tank used?