31409337Workplace Safety
Course Information
Description
A safe working environment is not only essential, it is the law. This course covers several key areas of OSHA workplace safety, including: proper procedures for locking out and tagging equipment to be serviced, HASCOM (Hazardous Materials Communication), PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and proper machine guarding.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Identify safety rules and requirements from OSHA's 1910 Standards related to the woodworking industry
    Assessment Strategies
    Test, Given a Scenario
    Criteria
    Prescribe corrective measures for the given incident
    Corrective measures accurately apply OSHA's 1910 standards

  2. Use personal protective equipment
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Describe common hazards specific to the woodworking industry (electrical, chemical, mechanical)
    Choose the correct equipment applicable to the woodworking task
    Demonstrate fit testing a respirator
    Install molded earplugs

  3. Use guards associated with woodworking machinery
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Identify instances when guards may be removed
    Guards are correctly installed and/or removed as specified by the instructor

  4. Demonstrate LOTO (Lock-out, Tag-out) procedures
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration

  5. Demonstrate material handling procedures
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Describe the requirements for secure storage of materials

  6. Specify the requirements for the operation of mechanical handling equipment

  7. Interpret Materials Safety Data Sheets
    Assessment Strategies
    Test
    Criteria
    Identify common hazardous chemicals in the workplace

  8. Relate cultural competence to communication and safety in the workplace setting
    Assessment Strategies
    Self Assessment, Reflection

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