Vocabs
What is a Biological Hazard?
Organisms that can cause harm to other organisms.
What is an example of Physical Hazards?
1. Wet floors
2. Extreme temperatures
3. Sunlight exposure
4. Perpetual loud noises
What does Horticulture Risk Consultant provide for businesses ?
They help business owners understand risk managements and how to get passed it.
Requirements met for 14/15 are;
-Electric or gas grill cooking only
Prohibited;
-Dry cleaning/commercial cleaners
-Loading/unloading trucks
-Ladders and scaffolding
-Manufacturing work
Workers under what are prohibited to certain criteria?
Under age 18
What is an Ergonomic hazard?
Repetitive movements or positions that may lead to physical stress.
What is an example of Chemical hazards?
1. Fertilizer
2. Pesticides
3. Herbicides
4. Gasoline/diesel fuel
They may help evaluate insurance opportunities.
Requirements met for 16 are;
-Some construction and manufacturing jobs
-To unload trucks
-To bake
What is an example of prohibited actions to workers under 18?
1. Operating heavy machinery
2. Forklift driving
3. Radiation Exposure
4. Demolition work
What is a Safety hazard?
Anything on a job site that can cause injury, illness, or death.
What is an example of a Biological hazard?
1. Animals
2. Plants
3. Compost
4. Bites
What does a Safety Manager serve as?
Serves as leadership supervisor for safety concerns within horticulture companies
What is discrimination?
Unfair treatment of another person
and/or
Based on their traits, ethnicity, looks, style, etc. ( "indifferent" )
What are the works hours?
Varies from state to state.
What is a Chemical Hazard?
Toxic substances that can cause a wide range of harmful effects.
What is an example of an Ergonomic hazard?
1. Heavy lifting
2. Hunching over
3. Planting/digging to long
4. Kneeling
What does a Safety Manager focus on?
They focus on compliance with government agencies.
What is harassment?
Repeated treatment that bothers or annoys another person.
What do workers need to know and understand?
Their rights.
What is a Physical hazard?
Conditions or substances seething the work environment that can hurt a person.
How to prevent accidents?
1. Safety training
2. Safety procedures
3. Equipment training
4. Personal Protective Equipment
What is the average salary ?
$65,000
What is the 'Harassment and Discrimination' first statement?
No employee should ever feel harassed or discriminated against on the job site.
What is work hours based on?