Title: Identify safety concerns related to the floral industry.
Course: Floriculture (18052-II) > Section: Gaining an Overview of the Floriculture Industry

Identification should include

- safety standards established by federal, state, and local laws/codes
- recognition of floral design shop evacuation routes
- recognition of fire extinguisher location(s)
- PPE
- safety hazards associated with the floral design industry to include
  - biological
  - chemical
  - physical
  - ergonomic
- basic first aid treatment procedures (for cuts, punctures, burns, etc.)
- location of first aid stations
- knowledge of insurance, liability, and workman’s compensation
- knowledge of allergies or sensitivities to flowers, plants, and supplies.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What tools used in floral design can cause burns? What precautions should be taken to avoid burns?
- What PPE do floral designers commonly use?
- What ergonomic hazards may floral designers encounter?