PPE
OSHA Hazard
Safe or Unsafe
Story Time
Random
100
When should you wear PPE in the greenhouse?
When handling fertilizers, shark tools, pesticides, etc.
100
This hazard includes spills, tripping hazards, electrical hazards, and working from heights.
Safety Hazard
100
What hazard is this an example of?
Safety Hazard
100
Sara is applying pesticides in the greenhouse to get rid of mites. What PPE should she wear? Name 5 articles
Gloves, safety glasses, mask, long sleeve shirt, long pants
100
What should you do if there is a spill in the greenhouse?
Put up a caution sign and try to clean the spill
200
What are three articles of PPE?
Gloves, closed toe shoes, face mask, safety glasses, etc.
200
This hazard includes liquids, vapors, fumes, gases, and flammable materials.
Chemical hazard
200
Is this image safe or unsafe? What makes it so?
Safe, clean greenhouse floor.
200
Tommy has plugged in an additional extension cord to a pressure washer so he can clean the greenhouse. The cord is tangled between the outlet and the pressure washer. Tommy walks backwards over the cord and falls. What could Tommy have done to prevent this from happening?
Untangle the cord before pressure washing.
200
What should you wear if the sun is shining and it is hot outside to prevent a physical hazard?
Sunscreen, hat, long sleeves
300
Why is it important to wear gloves in the greenhouse?
To protect hands from sharp objects or chemicals.
300
What is an example of a biological hazard?
Animal and bird droppings, dead plants, algae, bacteria, mold, insect bites, blood, etc.
300
Is this safe or unsafe? What makes it so?
Unsafe, incorrect PPE (no gloves, mask, or safety glasses)
300
It is a little chilly outside and Carmen thinks it is too cold in the greenhouse. Without asking the teacher she changes the fan thermostat so it will only turn on when it reaches 90 degrees F. The next day is much warmer outside and the fan does not turns on so all the greenhouse heats up and plants die. How could this have been prevented?
Ask if the system settings need changed and permission to adjust them.
300
How can you minimize the chance for electrical shock?
Keep water away from electrical outlets
400
How can wearing proper footwear help you in a greenhouse?
To prevent slips and protect feet from heavy items
400
What is an example of an ergonomic hazard?
Lifting heavy things, poor posture, repeating movements, etc.
400
Is this a safe or unsafe image? What makes it so?
Unsafe, chemicals are not labeled or in original containers.
400
Kaleb notices an ant hill starting to form at the entrance of the greenhouse. He does not apply any pesticide because ant bites do not affect him. Later in the week his friend Jordan accidentally walks into the ant hill and is bitten. Jordan has an allergic reaction to the bites and needs to get medical treatment. What could Kaleb have done to prevent this from happening?
Told the teacher about the ant hill so pesticide could be applied
400
Charlie could not reach the top rack of the shelf to retrieve a tool he needed. Instead of going into the shop to get a ladder, he climbs the shelf itself. With the uneven weight added by Charlie, the shelf fall down on top of him. What should Charlie have done to prevent this?
Retrieved the ladder
500
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
500
Radiation and sunlight exposure is an example of what hazard?
Physical Hazard
500
Is this a safe or unsafe image? What makes it so?
Unsafe, water is near electricity which could result in shock
500
Miley has been placed in a group and were instructed to put on gloves and weed the area around the greenhouse. She did not want to put on gloves because they smelled like dirt and just had her nails done so she pulled the weeds that were not close to the ground without gloves. Later in the day Miley has an allergic reaction on her hands from touching poison ivy. How could this have been prevented?
Miley should have worn gloves.
500
If you think greenhouse settings should be changed who should you ask?
Miss Trimbur