Title: Use protective clothing and equipment.
Course: Introduction to Power, Structural, and Technical Systems (18401) > Section: Applying Safety Practices in the Agricultural Mechanics Lab

Use should include

- the types of protective clothing and equipment (e.g., for protection of the eyes, face, respiratory system, auditory functions, feet, hands, and body) and the hazards and precautions associated with each
- grooming and hygiene considerations (e.g., precautions related to hair length, loose clothing, and jewelry; greasy hands, shoes, or clothing; dirty or scratched eye protection)
- adherence to manufacturer instructions and government regulations concerning lab safety.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What hazards exist due to loose-fitting clothing or long hair?
- When is it advisable to use goggles in an agricultural mechanics lab/workshop?
- When is it necessary to wear ear protection in an agricultural mechanics lab/workshop?
- Why are steel-toed boots and shoes worn in agricultural mechanics labs/workshops?