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