-
Take necessary steps to correct safety hazards on the job site
Assessment Strategies
by completing a job site safety plan and checklist
by recognizing and correcting potential safety hazards on a job site
Criteria
you follow safety rules and procedures.
you list safe work practices for construction workers.
you describe and list guidelines for proper dress for a construction job site
you access OSHA statistics regarding construction accidents
you report on overall safety conditions on you're job site
you define OSHA regulations regarding construction job site safety
you describe the importance of cooperating with other trades on the job regarding safety
you complete all work in a neat, proffessional, and timely manner
-
Interpret Material Safety Data Sheets
Assessment Strategies
by accessing and describing the information contained on various MSDS
Criteria
you list the ingredients of various materials used on the job as noted on a MSDS
you list the type of information contained on a MSDS
you describe the precautionary measures to be taken while using various products as detailed on a MSDS
you list the safety equipment to be worn while using certain products as noted on a MSDS
you describe the symptoms an individual would have if exposed to certain products as noted on a MSDS
you describe the treatment to be administered to a person exposed to certain products as noted on a MSDS
you describe the location of the MSDS at you're job site
-
Don and doff personal protective equipment
Assessment Strategies
by properly donning, and doffing/removing personal protective equipment
by listing the correct personal protective equipment required for various given tasks
Criteria
you demonstrate the proper usage of various personal protective equipment
you perform maintenance and safety checks on personal protective equipment
you demonstrate proper fitting of various personal protective equipment
you list the importance of personal protective equipment
you explain OSHA requirements of personal protective equipment as it relates to masonry work
-
Maintain hand and power tools
Assessment Strategies
by creating a weekly maintenance checklist for personal hand tools, and safety checklist for power tools.
Criteria
you describe daily maintenance procedures for mortar mixer
you describe daily safety checks on power tools.
you explain the importance of hand and power tool maintenance as it relates to safety
you demonstrate the procedures for sharpening dull chisels and masonry hammers
you explain the importance of inspecting masonry saw blades
you perform all work in a neat, professional, and timely manner
-
Erect scaffolding
Assessment Strategies
by propely erecting tubular steel scaffold, and all components
Criteria
you demonstrate the correct procedures for setting up tubular steel scaffold, including all bracing, railing, toe boards, and scaffold access in proper locations
you identify the various components of tubular steel scaffold
you list the advantages and disadvantages of various types of scaffolding
you explain scaffolding safety rules
you describe OSHA regulations regarding tubular steel scaffold
you identify the lap requirement for scaffold plank
you identify the minimum and maximum overhang for scaffold plank
you explain the height requirement for guard rails, and toe boards
you identify the height requirement that a scaffold must be tied into the wall, or guyed, and how often these ties are required.
you describe proper access to the scaffold
you explain the importance of regular safety checks on scaffold components
-
Adjust construction procedures for weather conditions
Assessment Strategies
by identifying the proper adjustments in construction procedures given various changes in weather conditions and describing safety issues associated with weather conditions
Criteria
you list and detail cold weather construction procedures
you list and detail hot weather construction procedures
you describe and demonstrate the Initial Rate of Absorption test performed on brick
you describe the symptoms of heat exhaustion
you describe the symptoms of heat stroke
you describe the first aid procedures that must be taken to treat both heat exhaustion, and heat stroke
you explain the symptoms and treatment measures to be taken for hypothermia
you describe the effects of wet weather on masonry construction