Health Risks
Competency A1. Summarize and apply the importance of health & safety standards in AFNR organizations and systems.
Description
A risk factor is anything that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or injury. Agricultural pursuits involve health risks in a variety of ways. Being able to identify these risks is the key to being safe.
Resources
- Rural Agriculture Health and Safety
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Small Animal Safety
Teaching Tools
Brainstorming, Lecture Discussion, Paired or Small Group Discussions, Demonstration, Case Study, Resource People, Experiment