1. Application of Safety Procedures in Classroom / Lab
Introduction to Agriculture
Application of Safety Procedures in Classroom / Lab

2. Understand why safety is important
Results of Causes of injuries.
88% of shop injuries are involved with equipment use.
38% Caused by Misuse of Equipment.
4% Caused by Equipment Malfunction.

3. Understand why safety is important
Leading injuries caused by equipment
Lacerations 71%
Burns 6%
Abrasions 5%
Equipment that causes lacerations, burns & abrasions
Table saw 15%
All other saws 15%
Band saw 13%
Welding machine 4%

4. Understand why safety is important
Impact of injuries
Pain & Suffering
Loss of Limbs
Loss of School or Work Time
Cost
Effect on Grades
Effect on Athletics in the School

5. Safety Hazards Causes of Accidents Communication Poor Work Habits
Drug & Alcohol Abuse
Lack of Skill
Intentional Acts
Unsafe Acts

6. Causes of Accidents Communication
Failure to comply with instructions and Warning Signs

7. Causes of Accidents Safety Colors Red – Danger Orange – Warning
Yellow – Caution
Blue – Information
Green – Safety
Black & Yellow Diagonal Stripes – Radioactive
White – Traffic areas
White & Black Stripes – Traffic Markings
Gray - Floors

8. Causes of Accidents Poor Work Habits
Procrastinating- Delayed Repair, Delayed or Improper Cleaning, etc.
“Never put off tomorrow what you can do today.”

9. Causes of Accidents
Poor Work Habits
Horseplay

10. Causes of Accidents Drug & Alcohol Abuse
Legal & Illegal – Decreased Awareness

11. Causes of Accidents Lack of Skill Intentional Acts
Lack of Proper Training
Failure to Read Operators Manual
Intentional Acts
People purposefully causing dangerous situations.

12. Causes of Accidents Unsafe Acts
Not wearing Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
Improper use of tools

13. Causes of Accidents
Failure to Control Fire Sources
Fuel
Heat
Oxygen

14. Preventing Fires Work in well ventilated areas
Do Not smoke or light matches when working near combustibles.
Keep oily and greasy rags away from heat sources.
Store combustibles in approved containers

15. Extinguishing Fires Classes of Fires and Fire Extinguishers
Class A – Ordinary Combustible (Wood, Paper)
Class B – Grease, Liquid, Gasses
Class C – Electrical
Class D – Metal

16. Preventing Accidents
How can general safety procedures be applied to classroom / lab / farm situations?

17. Lab Safety A. Always wear proper eye protection.
B. Observe all warning signs.
C. Use the proper tools for the job.
D. Be aware of you surroundings.
E. Know where your fire extinguishers are.
F. Wear gloves for your protection.
G. Use properly grounded tools.

18. Classroom Safety A. Always wear proper eye protection.
B. Report any injuries to instructor.
C. No Running or Horseplay.
D. Report defective tools to instructor.
E. Observe all warning signs.

19. Sources:
Textbooks
Herren, Ray V., Cooper, Elmer L., Agriculture Fundamentals & Applications, Albany, NY, Delmar
Core Curriculum Introductory Craftskills, Columbus, OH, Prentice Hall, 2004 NCCER Chapter 1