Lab Safety Rules
_______________HAPPEN QUICKLY AND WITHOUT WARNING
Accidents
Cut flower stems
Need to have a sharp blade for most efficient use
Floral Knife
another word for faulty is...
Defective
Are available in high and low temperature styles
Glue Guns
Is typically sold in either 40- or 100-yard rolls
Comes in many different widths common florist sizes include #1, #3, #5, #9 and #40
Ribbon
Most injuries are caused by . . .
Are designed to cut stems without crushing them
Have a cutting action in both directions of the blade
Floral Shears
weariness or exhaustion
Fatigue
Is durable, stretchable tape which adheres to itself
Floral Stem Tape
Can be used to lengthen and strengthen stems
Is used in making corsages, flower arrangements and wreath and swag hangers
Floral Wire
Hazardous conditions are easy to _______, _____, and _______.
Correct, Control, and Avoid
Are used to cut heavy duty wire and corsage and boutonniere stems
Wire Cutters
Rough, noisy activity
Horseplay
Is an all-purpose product for holding either wet or dried foam in place
Anchor Tape
Have multiple prongs inside the dish to hold floral foam securely in place
Will have a generous water reservoir to keep foam saturated
Floral Foam Containers
Use ________________ when handling sharp objects.
common sense
Are used to cut foam bricks to desired sizes
Floral Foam Knifes
Under the direction of another person
Supervision
Allows flowers to better absorb water and nutrients, resulting in a longer shelf life
Should be soaked in water or preservative solution before use
Floral Foam
Have clean lines which make them appropriate for any occasion
Glass Vases
Notify teacher immediately
Call nurse if needed
What to do if we have an accident?
Are used to remove thorns and leaves from stems
Stem Strippers
an object this is in the way
Obstruction
Are applied to the bottom of the vase with hot glue or waterproof clay, then the floral foam is pressed onto the pins of the prong
Anchor Pins
Are used to display flowers in floral coolers
Storage Containers