Title: Follow safety procedures for personal protection.
Course: Landscaping II (18054-II) > Section: Demonstrating Safety in the Landscaping 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 lab, and land lab.

Teacher Resources:

- Hierarchy of Controls, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), CDC, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- Resources from OSHA, 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 lab?
- 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 landscaping facility?
- What clothing and equipment are required for personal safety in the landscaping industry?
- How do clothing and equipment keep workers in the landscaping industry safe?
- Why do laws exist regarding safety procedures in the landscaping industry?