Safety In the Shop: A Theory of Planned Behavior Analysis of Student Perceptions of Safety and First Aid in a Shop Class

Abstract

Safety practices in agriculture-based shop classes, especially involving the need for first aid, is of upmost importance. The research in this paper analyzes safety consciousness in agricultural mechanics shop class, specifically related to the knowledge and confidence in performing first aid and CPR skills. This dissertation reviews the importance of safety in agriculture and agriculture-based shop classes and the role that first aid, wilderness advanced first aid, and CPR play within agricultural safety programs. It shows the critical importance for solid first aid and CPR education for the training of agricultural professionals and recommends the teaching of a Wilderness Advanced First Aid class as a part of safety for all working within the field of agriculture.