AG 107: Agriculture Safety [RE]

This course is an overview of various hazards associated with agriculture. Hazards examined include machinery, controlled spaces, pesticides, and other items in the agricultural workplace. The course also covers identifying safety hazards, applying procedures, analyzing safety rules and regulations. Emphasis will be placed on safety and worker protection in the agricultural workplace, agricultural pesticide uses and applications, chemical safety, and waste hazards associated with pesticides and fertilizer use. Safety standards for agriculture identified by the Washington State Administration codes (WAC 296-307) will be covered. $35 science fee. Course Outcomes: 1. Analyze, identify and assess safety hazards commonly found in agricultural operations ILO (1, 2, 3, 4, 6). 2. Evaluate different applications of safety protocols for agricultural machinery ILO (1, 3, 4, 6). 3. Apply personal protective equipment practices, material safety data sheets (MSDS) information and the application of pesticide label information in agricultural operations ILO (1, 3, 4). 4. Describe Washington State pesticide laws and safety ILO (1, 3, 4).