D5. Environmental Hazards

Core Ideas within this competency:

Pollution Control

There are many types of pollution that agriculturalists must consider, including noise, air, and runoff.

Plan Development

Some emergency situations have predetermined response plans. Other situations might require creating a plan amidst the emergency.

Practical Response Plans

Staying current on response plans is valuable. The more individuals practice, the better they’ll be able to react in an emergency situation.

Safety Procedures

Safety procedures are written methods outlining how to perform a task with minimum risk to people, equipment, materials, environment, and processes.

Reporting Procedures

An incident is an unplanned occurrence that results, or could result, in injury to people or damage to property.

Responsible Student Behavior

Students are able to identify safety concerns and act accordingly.

PCC D Competency List

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