Title: Demonstrate safe laboratory practices.
Course: Biological Applications in Agriculture (18308-I) > Section: Applying Safety Practices in the Agricultural Mechanics and the Agricultural Biotechnology Lab

Demonstration should include

- identification of potential hazards
- use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- safety procedures and practices, per instructor guidelines
- skills related to working with power tools, machinery, equipment, animals, and chemicals.

Demonstration will also include students

- following and adhering to all safety instructions
- wearing PPE as appropriate

- avoiding behaviors that could cause injury (e.g., shoving, fighting, deliberate use of unauthorized chemicals, tools, machinery, equipment, or materials)

- knowing that additional rules of conduct may apply, per instructor guidelines.

Teacher Resources:

- Safety in Science Teaching (2023), Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)
- Laboratory Safety, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- CTE Safety Best Practice Guide, VDOE

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are safe practices for handling biological agents?
- What resources and skills are needed to establish a safe laboratory?
- What safety practices are associated with personal protection?
- What elements are included in a standard safety contract? Why is eye protection required for all operations in the lab?
- When should one not wear gloves?
- What are the hazards associated with wearing jewelry?
- Why is safety everyone’s responsibility?