31409337Workplace Safety
Course Information
Description
Workplace Safety introduces the learner to OSHA regulations, walking and working surfaces, egress and fire protection, Personal Protective Equipment, electrical safety, materials handling, and hazard communications in the workplace.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Describe the main goals of OSHA
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz and/or Test
    Criteria
    Explain the reasons for the establishment of OSHA
    Identify OSHA’s 1910 applicable rules and requirements

  2. Identify woodworking industry hazards
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz and/or Test
    Criteria
    Identify hazards associated with walking and working surfaces
    Identify regulations for egress

  3. Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz and/or Test
    Criteria
    Identify OSHA standards for PPE
    Identify standards for personal respirators
    Identify standards for noise exposures
    Install molded earplugs effectively

  4. Identify HAZCOM program components
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz and/or Test
    Criteria
    Interpret Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) accurately
    Identify proper storage of hazardous materials
    Identify common hazardous materials associated with woodworking

  5. Demonstrate electrical safety procedures in the woodshop
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz and/or Test
    Criteria
    Identify hazards associated with electricity in the workplace
    Describe effective methods and procedures for Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)
    LOTO plan is created for a specific machine

  6. Demonstrate machine guarding procedures
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz and/or Test
    Criteria
    Identify three types of guards associated with woodworking machinery
    Cite OSHA guarding standards
    Identify instances when guards may be removed

  7. Handle materials safely
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz and/or Test
    Criteria
    Identify shop mechanical handling equipment
    Identify load capacities of mechanical handling equipment
    Use pneumatic lifter to move plywood safely
    Demonstrate safe personal lifting techniques