Agriculture Mechanics Technology II Safety Test

Ava is conducting a research project on farm safety. She needs to find out which organization collects data on agricultural hazards and injuries. Which organization should Ava contact?

When referring to agricultural safety, the acronym ROPS stands for _____ _____ systems.

The largest impact the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has on agricultural mechanics and technology is the limits it places on youths working in _____ agricultural occupations.

Youths of any age may work at any time in any job on a farm owned or operated by their parent or guardian.

• True

• False

The _______ gave the federal government the authority to set and enforce safety and health standards for most workers in private industries.

The American National Standards Institute establishes what?

Explain what is required of a face shield.

Define personal protective equipment (PPE).

List the five categories of PPE.

Head protection should be worn when there is danger from _____.

• objects falling from above

• heads bumping against fixed objects, such as exposed pipes or beams

• accidental head contact with electrical hazards