Title: (Optional) Demonstrate the safe use of equipment.
Course: Introduction to Animal Systems (18101) > Section: Applying Safety Practices in the Agricultural Lab/Workshop

Demonstration should include the different types of equipment used in the agricultural field, along with the correct use, the hazards, and the precautions associated with each, in accordance with manufacturer specifications and instructor guidelines. Equipment could include, but is not limited to

- pneumatic equipment (e.g., tire machine, pneumatic jack)
- hydraulic equipment (e.g., floor jack, lift rack, hydraulic press, engine hoist)
- electrical equipment (e.g., bench grinder, drill press, jointer, planer, table saw, battery tester and charger)
- manual equipment (e.g., sprayers, ratchet straps).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What criteria must be met prior to the use of any tool or equipment?
- What are safe uses of air compressors in the agricultural lab/workshop?
- Why is it essential to make sure that all guards on equipment are in place and securely fastened?
- Why is it important to never raise the saw blade more than 1/4 inch above the material being cut on a table saw?
- What is the purpose of lowering the blade below the table top before leaving the table saw work area?
- What are some safety symbols and warning signs commonly found in the lab or workplace?