Business Technology Framework (VBUS) - Strand 1 - Safety and Health Knowledge and Skills

Oct 2, 2026

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Business Technology Framework (VBUS) for Business & Consumer Services Occupational Cluster outlines Safety and Health Knowledge and Skills across fundamentals, safe practices, and emergency readiness. It covers identifying and applying OSHA, EPA, Right-to-Know and hazard communication requirements, documenting and reporting hazards, and assessing consequences of non-compliance. It also specifies the use of Safety Data Sheets, interpreting chemical labels, PPE and ergonomics, safe body mechanics, locating emergency resources, and handling electrical, hazardous materials, and workspace sanitation. The strand further addresses first aid procedures, emergency action/response planning, accident handling, fire protection, and prevention of violence and harassment, supported by performance examples and selected resources.

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Pages11

Reading Time28 min

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Strand 1: Safety and Health Knowledge and Skills

1.A Fundamentals of Health and Safety

1.A.01 Fundamentals: Health and Safety Regulations

1.A.02 Demonstrate Appropriate Health and Safety Practices

1.A.03 Respond to Situations That May Threaten Health and Safety

Business & Consumer Services Occupational Cluster Business Technology Framework (VBUS) Strand 1: Safety and Health Knowledge and Skills 1.A Fundamentals of Health and Safety 1.A.01 Describe and apply health and safety regulations. 1.A.01.01 Identify, describe and apply health and safety regulations that apply to specific tasks and jobs. Students must complete a safety credential program, e.g., Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10, CareerSafe and ServSafe. 1.A.01.02 Identify, describe and apply Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other environmental protection regulations that apply to specific tasks and jobs in the specific occupational area. 1.A.01.03 Identify, describe and apply Right-To-Know (Hazard Communication Policy) and other communicative regulations that apply to specific tasks and jobs in the specific occupational area. 1.A.01.04 Explain procedures for documenting and reporting hazards to appropriate authorities. 1.A.01.05 Identify and describe potential consequences for non-compliance with appropriate health and safety regulations. 1.A.01.06 Identify and list contact information for appropriate health and safety agencies and resources. 1. A.01 Performance Examples: 􀂃 List and define OSHA Health and Safety Regulations, EPA and other environmental protection regulations to occupational area. 􀂃 List and define Right-to-Know regulations and reporting of hazards and contact information for appropriate health and safety agencies. 􀂃 List the laws and rules of regulatory agencies governing sanitation and safety. 􀂃 Utilize OSHA as well as health and safety websites for purposes of research. 1.A.02 Demonstrate appropriate health and safety practices based on the specific occupational area. 1.A.02.01 Identify, describe and demonstrate the effective use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS). 1.A.02.02 Read and interpret chemical, product and equipment labels to determine appropriate health and safety considerations. 1.A.02.03 Identify, describe and demonstrate personal, shop and job site safety practices and procedures. 1.A.02.04 Demonstrate safe dress and use of relevant safety gear, personal protective equipment (PPE) and ergonomics, e.g., wrist rests, adjustable workspaces, equipment, gloves, proper footwear, earplugs, eye protection and breathing apparatus. 1.A.02.05 Demonstrate appropriate safe body mechanics, including appropriate lifting techniques and ergonomics. 1.A.02.06 Locate emergency equipment, first aid kit, SDS information directories and emergency action/response plan/escape routes in your lab, shop and classroom, including labels and signage that follow OSHA Hazard Communication Program (HAZCOM), eyewash stations, shower facilities, sinks, fire extinguishers, fire blankets, telephone, master power switches and emergency exits. 1.A.02.07 Demonstrate the safe use, storage, and maintenance of every piece of equipment in the lab, shop and classroom, e.g., the OSHA Lockout/Tagout Program (LOTO) . 1.A.02.08 Describe safety practices and procedures to be followed when working with and around electricity, e.g., ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) and frayed wiring. 1.A.02.09 Handle, store, dispose of and recycle hazardous, flammable and combustible materials, according to EPA, OSHA and product specifications. 1.A.02.10 Demonstrate appropriate workspace cleaning, sanitation, disinfection and sterilization procedures required in specific occupational areas, e.g., Workplace Housekeeping OSHA Regulations. 1. A.02 Performance Examples: 􀂃 Identify, describe and demonstrate the use of SDS. 􀂃 List and demonstrate shop dress code, safety procedures and location of emergency equipment in labor classroom. 􀂃 Define and demonstrate safe storage and maintenance of equipment and proper disposal or recycling of hazardous, flammable and combustible materials. 􀂃 Identify, describe and demonstrate the Universal Precautions set of guidelines. 1.A.03 Demonstrate

FAQs

What health and safety regulations should students identify and apply in specific job tasks?

Students identify and apply applicable health and safety regulations for specific tasks, including OSHA, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules, and Right-To-Know (Hazard Communication Policy) requirements.

How do students demonstrate safe work practices in a lab, shop, or classroom?

Students demonstrate effective use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), interpret chemical/product/equipment labels, apply PPE and ergonomics, and follow jobsite safety procedures such as safe storage, disposal, and workspace sanitation.

What procedures and behaviors are emphasized for emergency preparedness and preventing workplace harm?

Students describe first aid procedures, the importance of emergency action/response planning, accident and evacuation handling procedures, and safety practices to avoid accidents, including fire protection responses and prevention/reporting of violence, discrimination, harassment, and bullying.

Oct 2, 2026

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