Course | Madison College Outline of Instruction

50-427-771OSHA Safety for Plumbing Apprenticeship

Course Information

Description

A Plumbing Apprenticeship night school course that provides the Apprentice with necessary job skills related to safety procedures and typical plumbing job sites. The course focuses on common work site safety issues and application of proper procedures.

Total Credits

Course Competencies

Use personal protective equipment (PPE)

Assessment Strategies

provided personal protective equipment testing equipment

provided cleaning equipment

referencing manufacturer's instructions

Criteria

you follow safety rules and procedures

you select the correct piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the task at hand

you use available inspection checklists

you inspect PPE equipment before and after use for damage

you note PPE equipment deficiencies and repair them as able

you properly use PPE

you properly clean PPE

you preserve PPE according to manufacturer's procedure
Follow hold card procedures

Assessment Strategies

complying with hold card procedure

Criteria

you follow safety rules and procedures

you verify correct piece of equipment is hold carded

you ensure equipment is correctly isolated

you verify equipment is shut down

you comply with hold cards when using equipment

you request removal of hold card(s) when finished with job
Protect yourself from hazardous materials and waste

Assessment Strategies

given access to the internet

interpreting Material Safety Data Sheet for specific materials

Criteria

you follow safety rules and procedures

you use protective equipment as required

you interpret without error the hazard classification symbols

you locate specific Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information you require in a reasonable time period, less then 10 minutes

you clearly identify the hazardous properties of the material you are working with

you decide whether or not to use another product or material

you select correct personal protective equipment as a result of the MSDS information you located

you select correct employee protection equipment as a result of the MSDS information you located

you select correct equipment protection equipment as a result of the MSDS information you located

you use the job process or procedure associated with the material you are handling

you follow established procedure when receiving, storing and or using hazardous material

you take care to carefully wash contaminated parts of the body if contact occurs

you practice good hygiene when working with hazardous materials

you do not store food or beverage in any area that contains hazardous material
Use respiratory protection equipment

Assessment Strategies

entering a confined space

given air hoses and associated safety equipment

complying with hold card and confined space procedures

Criteria

you follow safety rules and procedures

you select correct cartridge for the hazards

you complete a visual inspection of the mask

you don mask without error

you test mask and mask fit prior to use

you leak test by covering intakes while sucking in and covering discharge while blowing out

you distinguish serviceable and non-serviceable equipment

you clean mask when finished
Work ergonomically

Assessment Strategies

provided a variety of personal protective equipment

making decisions on the application and use of ergonomic policies and practices

Criteria

you follow safety rules and procedures

you use personal protective equipment including that which reduces physical strain such as creepers, knee pads, stools, vibration dampening gloves, cushions and back support belts

you are self-directed when applying ergonomic work practices

you stretch and flex prior to performing work

you assess the position of work and work pieces to reduce physical strain
Maintain job site

Assessment Strategies

assessing and resolving safety hazards

maintaining an ongoing job site

Criteria

you are self-directed in maintaining your job site

you articulate several reasons why a clean job site is important

you share the work and do your part in maintaining the job site

you lay out tools and equipment in a manner that keeps them accessible in the order that you'll use them.

you keep unused tools and equipment stowed properly until needed

you recognize and correct safety hazards promptly

job site is at least as clean, or better, after you complete your work than it was when you began

job site reflects positively on your professionalism
Respond to fire hazards

Assessment Strategies

daily performing all tasks

Criteria

you follow safety rules and procedures

you respond quickly

you remain calm

you collect and communicates facts concerning: type, location, persons on scene etc.
Apply confined space procedures

Assessment Strategies

entering confined spaces

using personal protective equipment

Criteria

you follow safety rules and procedures

you use proper personal protective equipment

you ensure permit hangs at point of entry

you test confined space atmosphere

you return permit stub to the control room/station/person

you release permit when job is complete
Use fall protection equipment

Assessment Strategies

donning fall protection gear

given fall protection gear and life line

Criteria

you follow safety rules and procedures

you use proper personal protective equipment

you complete a visual inspection of fall protection gear

you correctly identify serviceable and non-serviceable gear

you don equipment without error

you connect equipment without error
Handle compressed gas cylinders

Assessment Strategies

handling compressed gas cylinders on the job

installing and removing regulators

storing compressed gas cylinders

moving compressed gas cylinders

Criteria

you follow safety rules and procedures

you use proper personal protective equipment

you do not jar or drop cylinders

you secure cylinders in an upright position

you keep valve protection caps in place when cylinder is not in use

you do not use the recessed top of cylinders as a storage place for tools

you do nor mix or transfer gases except for approved compressed air and LP gas systems

you ensure the placement of "Danger - No Smoking, Matches or Open Lights" signs around rooms where fuel gas is stored

you properly identify all cylinders for gas type and pressure

you do not use cylinders for other than their original purpose

you do not use oxygen for ventilation, cooling or cleaning

you do not move hydrogen cylinders through areas where welding or cutting is in progress

you secure fuel gas cylinders in place when they are outside of designated storage areas

you open valves slowly by hand or with the proper tool

you leave valve wrench in place if it was used to open a valve

you do not tamper with safety relief devices

you do not force fit connections

you never use oil or grease on oxygen cylinders

you close the valve and relieve pressure before removing a regulator from a cylinder

you never use an open flame to detect leaks

gas cylinders are kept away from heat, fire or welding operations

gas cylinders containing oxygen are not stored near combustible materials or oil or grease

gas cylinders containing chlorine, florin or hydrogen are stored in approved locations

gas cylinders are not allowed to contact energized conductors, ground wires or electrical or welding equipment

gas cylinders are connected to manifolds with other cylinders ONLY when their temperatures are approximately the same

gas cylinders that are leaking are not used

gas cylinders that are leaking are taken out of doors and away from ignition sources
Apply asbestos procedures

Assessment Strategies

using protective equipment

performing normal work duties that may disturb or contact asbestos containing material

Criteria

you follow safety rules and procedures

you use proper personal protective equipment

you define asbestos handling terms without error

you ensure that lagging and protective coatings are maintained in good condition

you determine whether a job will disturb asbestos containing material prior to starting
Apply arsenic procedure

Assessment Strategies

selecting respiratory protection for work around arsenic

Criteria

you follow safety rules and procedures

you use proper personal protective equipment

you select correct respiratory protection for arsenic

you ensure proper respirator fit

you ensure respirator passes the test prior to use

you use correct type cartridge to protect from arsenic

you correctly clean, maintain and store the equipment
Work with natural gas systems

Assessment Strategies

handling natural gas if present on the job

while receiving a simulated complaint concerning a gas leak

by completing the OSHA-required natural gas fires refresher training every year

by completing the OSHA-required natural gas fires training every three years

Criteria

you follow safety rules and procedures

you use proper personal protective equipment

you are always on the alert when handling natural gas

you extinguish all smoking and open flames within 25 feet of areas where natural gas is stored

you extinguish all smoking and open flames within 25 feet of vehicle refueling stations, vented battery installations or flamable liquid storage or use locations

you are familiar with the operation and location of fire protection equipment near your work area

you eliminate sources of ignition during tapping, exposing leaks or other work involving escaping gas

you ensure a qualified employee is standing by with a dry chemical extinguisher when escaping gas is being brought under control

you barricade the area if hazard to other employees or the public is possible

you evacuate buildings or confined areas where escaping gas creates a hazard

This Outline is under development.