Greenhouse Safety

Lawrence CoxHolston High

2013

Your concern for safety should begin even

before the first lab or shop activity. Always read and think about safety before starting an activity.

Perform laboratory (greenhouse) work only when your teacher is present. Unauthorized or unsupervised work is not allowed.

Know the location and use of all safety equipment in the greenhouse. These include eye wash station, first-aid kit, and fire extinguisher.

Before You Begin

You will get dirty. Make sure that you wear

clothing that is appropriate to work in and is safe to get dirty.

Wear closed-toe shoes when working in the greenhouse.

Make sure that clothing adheres to school dress code.

Clothing

Water hoses should be placed in their proper

storage area when not in use.

Do NOT leave water hoses lying in the walkways where someone could trip over them.

Do NOT drink water from any of the hoses or faucets in the greenhouses.

Water Hoses

Do NOT leave tools lying around the

greenhouse when not in use.

Always return all tools to their proper storage place after each use.

Many tools used in the greenhouse are sharp.

Use caution.

Always use the proper tool for the job.

Tools

Avoid walking on wet floors in the greenhouse

whenever possible.

Wet floors can be dangerous. Greenhouse floors covered with algae can be especially dangerous. Algae on floors is very slippery.

NEVER RUN IN THE GREENHOUSE!!!(Running in the greenhouse will result in an automatic referral to the principal)

Floors

No horseplay, running, etc. is allowed at

anytime in the classroom or greenhouse.

Horseplay will result in automatic referral to the principal.

85% of school accidents are caused as a result of horseplay.

Horseplay

No matter how small, all accidents should be

reported to the instructor immediately.

Do not use equipment unless you have been instructed on its use and safety precautions, and given permission to do so.

Communication

The greenhouses and workrooms contain

electrical wiring. When watering plants make sure to put water

on the plants and no where else. Never spray water around any electrically

controlled equipment. Avoid using electrical equipment when the

floors are wet.

Electrical

Lift heavy object safely, using proper lifting

techniques.

Never try to show strength by lifting excessive weights.

Always get help if the object is too heavy.

Lifting

NEVER USE ANY CHEMICAL IN THE

GREENHOUSE WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF THE INSTRUCTOR.

Only certified applicators are allowed to apply chemicals even with the instructor’s permission

All materials used in the greenhouse are listed in the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Binder

Chemical Use

Be aware of the Restricted Entry Intervals

(REI) for pesticides.

Each greenhouse will be posted with a sign that will state the chemical that was used in the greenhouse and the time that re-entry into the greenhouse will be allowed.

Never enter a greenhouse before the REI has expired.

Chemical Use

Take responsibility for the safety of yourself

and others.

Follow tool and equipment safety manuals.

Obey rules and guidelines as well as the instructions of your teacher.

Use good judgment for safety sake. If in doubt ask!!!

Responsibility