Title: Follow safety procedures for personal protection.
Course: Turfgrass Management, Advanced (18054-IV) > Section: Demonstrating Safety in the Turfgrass Industry

Following safety procedures should include

- using all PPE required for the task
- using supplies, chemicals, and equipment in compliance with all safety regulations and industry recommendations
- interpreting labels and SDS to ensure awareness of the precautions and hazards of materials
- exhibiting safe behavior in the classroom, agricultural mechanics laboratory, and land laboratory.

Teacher Resources:

- Hierarchy of Controls, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- Resources from Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), United States Department of Labor (DOL)
  - Eye and Face Protection
  - Landscape and Horticultural Services
  - Occupational Noise Exposure
  - Personal Protective Equipment
  - Respiratory Protection
  - Silica, Crystalline
- Safety Matters, Golf Course Industry

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the requirements related to clothing and equipment for personal protection? Why do these specific requirements exist?
- What skills do we need to demonstrate the safe use of supplies, chemicals, and equipment in the laboratory?
- Compare the employer's and individual employee's responsibilities for safety on the job. How are they alike and different? What are some potential consequences of failure to follow safety rules on the job?
- What are some safety hazards a typical employee might encounter at a turfgrass facility?