Title: Demonstrate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Course: Small Engine Repair (20110-18) > Section: Applying Safety Practices in the Small Engine Lab

Demonstration should include

- using required protective clothing and equipment (e.g., protection of the eyes, respiratory system, auditory functions, feet, hands, and body) for the application
- adhering to grooming/hygiene precautions (e.g., hair length, loose clothing, jewelry, greasy hands, close-toed shoes, dirty/scratched eye protection) and requirements
- adhering to the use and precautions associated with the hazards of each application, in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, using industry-recommended practices, and government regulations, concerning hazardous material handling and lab safety.

Process/Skill Questions:

- When are different types of PPE required?
- Who sets PPE guidelines?
- What hazards exist due to loose-fitting clothing or long hair?
- When is it advisable to use goggles in an agricultural mechanic’s lab/workshop?
- When is it necessary to wear ear protection in an agricultural mechanic’s lab/workshop?
- Why are steel-toed boots and shoes worn in agricultural mechanics labs/workshops?