SAFETY COLORS
Farm Hazards
Youth & worker Safety
PPE and chemical Safety
Shop safety
100

What safety color means "danger" or "stop"?

Red 

100
What two toxic gases can a silo contain 

Carbon Dioxide and Nitrogen Dioxide 

100

What organization is responsible for enforcing laws regarding worker safety?

OSHA— Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 

100

What does PPE Stand for? 

Personal Protective Equipment 

100

What should you do first when entering an agricultural shop or lab?

Make sure you have the correct PPE on 

200

What color identifies first aid and other safety equipment?

Green 

200

If someone is trapped in at waist deep of grain, It will take about ___________________lbs of force to free them 

600 

200

Which job is NOT approved for workers under age 18: working in a greenhouse, working at a grocery store, or working on a building roof?

Working on a building roof 

200

Before working with a hazardous material, what should you read?

SDS -OR- Safety Data Sheet 

200

Why should you not wear loose fitting clothes around machinery? 

It can get caught in the moving parts of machinery 

300

What color identifies a dangerous activity or condition that may result in death or serious injury?

Orange

300

What type of weather is best for applying pesticides?

A cool day with no wind.

300

True or False: There are no federal restrictions on work hours for youth age 16 or older.

True 

300

What should you do if there are no more safety glasses available for you to use? 

Wait for some to become available. 
300

Agricultural shops and labs contain what type of equipment?

Industrial Equipment 
400

What color identifies a dangerous activity or condition that may result in minor or moderate injury?

Yellow 

400

Equipment inspections should be done by who? 

the Operator before and after each use 

400

Youth workers have the exact same rules whether they work on a farm or somewhere else.

False 

400

Chemicals should be stored safely with plenty of what?

Ventilation

400

True or False: Prescription glasses can always be used instead of safety glasses in the shop.

False

500

What colors are not assigned to specific signal words or hazards and is up to the end user for use. 

Purple 

Black 

Black and white 

Black white and yellow 

500

Give one reason a person could be injured in an agricultural accident because of their age.

Younger workers may not understand or follow safety rules, while older workers may have less physical strength.

500

A 14- or 15-year-old worker has restrictions on when they can work. Why do you think these restrictions exist?

To help protect young workers from unsafe working conditions and excessive work hours.

500

Name one reason personal protective equipment is important when working in an agricultural lab or shop.

It helps protect you from injuries and hazards.

500

What are at least 3 rules that should be followed when using a ladder 

Never Step on the top rung 

3 points of contact at all times 

1 Person at a time on the ladder 

Do not exceed the weight limit 

All four on the floor 

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