Floral Design SafetyFloral Design Safety

What is SAFETY?What is SAFETY?

It is the condition of It is the condition of being protected from being protected from HURT, INJURY OR HURT, INJURY OR

LOSS!LOSS!

ACCIDENTS ACCIDENTS HAPPEN QUICKLY HAPPEN QUICKLY

AND WITHOUT AND WITHOUT WARNING!!!WARNING!!!

VocabularyVocabulary AccidentAccident- An unfortunate event resulting from - An unfortunate event resulting from

carelessness, unawareness, ignorance or carelessness, unawareness, ignorance or unavoidable causes.unavoidable causes.

DefectiveDefective- Faulty.- Faulty. FatigueFatigue- Weariness or exhaustion.- Weariness or exhaustion. HazardousHazardous- Dangerous.- Dangerous. HORSEPLAYHORSEPLAY- Rough, noisy activity.- Rough, noisy activity. InoperableInoperable- Not in working order.- Not in working order. ObstructionObstruction- An object that is in the way.- An object that is in the way. PrecautionPrecaution- Care take beforehand.- Care take beforehand. SupervisionSupervision- Under the direction of another - Under the direction of another

person.person. ToxicToxic- Poisonous.- Poisonous.

Why is it essential to Why is it essential to learn safety skills?learn safety skills?

You are responsible for You are responsible for yourself as well as yourself as well as others around you!others around you!

Types of Injury…Types of Injury…

MAJORMAJOR: permanent : permanent damage or death.damage or death.

MINORMINOR: cuts and : cuts and bruises.bruises.

Causes of Injury…Causes of Injury…

CarelessnessCarelessness:: not caring not caring about yourself or others.about yourself or others.

UnawarenessUnawareness: : you were you were unaware of a potential hazard.unaware of a potential hazard.

5 Good Personal Safety Habits…5 Good Personal Safety Habits…

1.1. *Avoid Unsafe Conditions.*Avoid Unsafe Conditions.

2.2. *Avoid Unsafe Actions.*Avoid Unsafe Actions.

3.3. *Proper Handling of Materials.*Proper Handling of Materials.

4.4. Dressing Properly.Dressing Properly.

5.5. Wearing Protective Clothing.Wearing Protective Clothing.

AVOID UNSAFE CONDITIONSAVOID UNSAFE CONDITIONS

Hazardous conditions are easy Hazardous conditions are easy to correct, control and avoid!to correct, control and avoid!

Keep working areas clean and Keep working areas clean and free of obstructions.free of obstructions.

EVERYTHING HAS ITS EVERYTHING HAS ITS PLACE!!!PLACE!!!

Use common sense when Use common sense when handling sharp objects.handling sharp objects.

Be careful when Be careful when handling woods, hard handling woods, hard plastic and wire.plastic and wire.

Avoid Unsafe Actions…Avoid Unsafe Actions…

It is important that people be It is important that people be aware of his or her actions aware of his or her actions and the potentially and the potentially hazardous effects they may hazardous effects they may have on others.have on others.

People with bad safety People with bad safety attitudes are those people attitudes are those people who cause the most who cause the most damage!damage!

Always work in a safe and comfortable Always work in a safe and comfortable position.position.

Good posture means less strain on your Good posture means less strain on your back and fatigue on your body.back and fatigue on your body.

Avoid unsafe stacking, loading and mixing.Avoid unsafe stacking, loading and mixing.Personal injury may be a result from Personal injury may be a result from

another person’s actions.another person’s actions.NO HORSEPLAYING OR NO HORSEPLAYING OR

IRRESPONSIBLE ACTIONS!!!IRRESPONSIBLE ACTIONS!!!

Proper Handling of Materials…Proper Handling of Materials…

Injuries from mishandling materials Injuries from mishandling materials includes bruises, sprains and strains.includes bruises, sprains and strains.

Make sure the path is clear.Make sure the path is clear. Back injuries are very painful!Back injuries are very painful!

Most injuries are caused by:Most injuries are caused by:

1.1. Improper lifting of objects.Improper lifting of objects.

2.2. Trying to carry too heavy of a Trying to carry too heavy of a load.load.

3.3. Gripping an object improperly.Gripping an object improperly.

4.4. Before moving an object, check Before moving an object, check it for sharp edges or points.it for sharp edges or points.

Oh! Glue guns…Oh! Glue guns…

GLUEGUNS ARE VERY, VERY HOT!!!GLUEGUNS ARE VERY, VERY HOT!!! Do not force glue stick into the gun.Do not force glue stick into the gun. Be careful for glue sometimes oozes out!Be careful for glue sometimes oozes out! Do not aim glue guns at one another!Do not aim glue guns at one another! Use glue guns one person at a time.Use glue guns one person at a time. Make sure glue guns are unplugged at end of Make sure glue guns are unplugged at end of

the period.the period.

POP QUIZ!!!POP QUIZ!!!

1.1. What is Safety?What is Safety?

2.2. Define Horseplay?Define Horseplay?

3.3. What types of injury are there?What types of injury are there?

4.4. What is unawareness?What is unawareness?

5.5. What are 5 good personal safety habits?What are 5 good personal safety habits?

6.6. What is the last slide we covered?What is the last slide we covered?

HAND TOOL SAFETY…HAND TOOL SAFETY…

Though tools may seem harmless, they can Though tools may seem harmless, they can be harmful if caution is not taken.be harmful if caution is not taken.

Hand Tool Injuries Are Caused By:Hand Tool Injuries Are Caused By:

1.1. Using tool improperly.Using tool improperly.

-not using proper procedures… -not using proper procedures… gripping, turning, etc.gripping, turning, etc.

2. 2. Using wrong tool for the job.Using wrong tool for the job.

- using a screw driver as a hammer.- using a screw driver as a hammer.

3. 3. Using a defective tool.Using a defective tool.

Precautions While UsingPrecautions While Using Hand Tools… Hand Tools…

1.1. Keep cutting tools sharp.Keep cutting tools sharp.-dull tools may stick or slide.-dull tools may stick or slide.

2. 2. Check tools for defects or damage.Check tools for defects or damage.

-Repair or replace damaged tools.-Repair or replace damaged tools.

3. 3. Keep tools in proper place.Keep tools in proper place.

-Never leave tools lying around.-Never leave tools lying around.

4. 4. Carry tools in a toolbox or holder.Carry tools in a toolbox or holder.

- NEVER IN YOUR POCKETS!- NEVER IN YOUR POCKETS!

5. 5. Always clean tools.Always clean tools.

- clean tools are safer and - clean tools are safer and

more efficient.more efficient.

Chemical Safety…Chemical Safety…

Levels of Toxicity:Levels of Toxicity: DANGERDANGER- Highest level- Highest level

• Represented by the skull Represented by the skull and cross bonesand cross bones

WARNINGWARNING- Moderate level- Moderate level CAUTIONCAUTION- Lowest level- Lowest level

Guidelines for Storage…Guidelines for Storage…

1.1. Use chemicals for its intended use.Use chemicals for its intended use.2.2. Always store in the original container.Always store in the original container.3.3. Keep lid tight and label attached.Keep lid tight and label attached.4.4. Keep large containers on the floor.Keep large containers on the floor.5.5. Store in a cool, dry place.Store in a cool, dry place.6.6. Store in locked closet.Store in locked closet.7.7. Wear protective clothing.Wear protective clothing.8.8. Keep hands away from eyes and mouthKeep hands away from eyes and mouth9.9. Dispose of properlyDispose of properly10.10. Do not save empty containers.Do not save empty containers.

When used as recommended, When used as recommended, chemicals are safe and effective.chemicals are safe and effective.

Improper use leads to Improper use leads to environmental pollution and environmental pollution and endangering ones health.endangering ones health.

Chemical Labels…Chemical Labels…

Will always say: Will always say: “Keep out of the “Keep out of the reach of children”reach of children”

Will have directions Will have directions for:for:

Proper useProper use Proper disposal Proper disposal First aidFirst aid

Floral Designers need to Floral Designers need to be aware of …be aware of …

Toxic plants and Toxic plants and Chemicals, because ….Chemicals, because ….

They need to know the effects on children They need to know the effects on children

and pets.and pets.

Remember!Remember!

Safety Safety

Is Is

Essential!!!Essential!!!

Floral design is lots of Floral design is lots of fun when everyone fun when everyone follows proper safety!!follows proper safety!!

Now your ready to get Now your ready to get busy!busy!