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4.1
To determine potential safety hazard. (PSVS)

Identify any potential hazards in these situations: poor housekeeping, horse play and practical jokes, loose and inappropriate clothing, air quality, water quality, open flame, noise, compressed air, natural gas, propane gas, and pneumatic equipment. Discuss ways to ensure the risks from these hazards are eliminated or minimized.

Discuss hearing loss from loud or constant noise and the need for protective equipment that is to be worn as part of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

4.2
To identify the hazards of fire. (TL, COM)

Have the students identify the elements of combustion.

Define the classes of fires and the proper procedure to follow to extinguish different types of fires.

Discuss spontaneous combustion and safe storage of oily rags, chemicals and combustibles (pressurized containers).

4.3
To determine how to extinguish a fire. (TL)

Have the students list potential fire hazards within the instructional venue.

Have the students identify different types of fire extinguishers, their contents, method of application and proper maintenance.

Discuss the procedures for leaving the school should there be a fire.

If possible, have the local fire department do a presentation on the proper use of a fire extinguisher. Have the students draft a Proper Job Instruction to outline the process of extinguishing a fire.

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4.4
To establish safe work practices. (IL)

Identify the location of the "First Aid" supplies as well as eye washers and shower facilities. Students should be encouraged to report any accident that occurs. Describe the necessity for safe housekeeping practices.

Remind students that they should not try to do something, unless they have received instruction and are confident they know how to do it safely.

Have the students brainstorm to identify different types of hazards that exist in the horticulture industry. These should include power equipment and machines as well as air, water and chemical hazards.

Identify potential hazards with regard to personal apparel and grooming.

4.5
To establish safety procedures for vehicular use.

Describe a pre-use vehicle inspection. This should be viewed as a daily maintenance procedure. Have the students develop a safety checklist that could be used for a variety of different vehicles. Discuss potential accidents that may occur if one is negligent checking a vehicle for safety.

Describe and demonstrate the use of selected hazard warning devices.

4.6
To establish safety procedures for machinery use. (TL)

Develop a safety checklist for a chainsaw, gasoline powered lawn mower, garden tractor, a hydraulic system, and a water pump.

Demonstrate the pre-inspection and post-inspection procedure for each piece of equipment to be used in the class.

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4.7
To understand WHMIS and the role of each of the participants. (PSVS)

Saskatchewan Labour produces a wide range of resources that will be valuable for this module, see the bibliography for additional information and check the department website.

Explain what Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is, its purpose and limitations.

Explain the roles and responsibilities of the employer, employee and the suppliers.

Understand what is meant by prohibited, restricted and controlled products.

4.8
To describe the safety resources that are available and their proper use

Have the students review a number of MSDSs; discuss the purpose and limitations that that they uncover.

4.9
To demonstrate a practical use for safety instruction. (TL, COM).

Have the students prepare a MSDS catalogue that pertains to the chemicals and hazardous goods that the students might encounter in a variety of horticulture businesses.

Have students list the potential safety hazards in the workplace.

Develop MSDSs for the hazardous materials that would be involved with these safety situations. Prepare and deliver a demonstration on the methods used to control and prevent such a hazard from occurring.