1.1 To identify and use personal safety equipment. (CCT)

Identify protective clothing, footwear, eye wear and ear wear that is needed for work site, school or home.

1.2 To select and operate a fire extinguisher. (IL, PSVS)

Discuss the different fire situations and which class of fire extinguisher is needed to put out each type of fire.

Know the location of fire extinguishers in the shop.

Practise putting fires out in a controlled setting.

1.3 To practise good housekeeping and avoid obvious hazards. (IL)

Students should work safely and practise all safety rules.

1.4 To use hand tools safely. (IL)

Display all of the tools relevant for use in electrical work that are in the shop. Demonstrate the proper way to use them.

Select the proper tool for the given job.

1.5 1.5 To identify basic electrical hazards. (CCT)

Inspect all tools and electrical equipment for hazards before using them. Be sure to include extension cords.

1.6 To identify safe current voltage values. (NUM)

Students must understand body resistance and the amount of current that could be fatal.

Check body resistance with an ohmmeter, then calculate how much voltage is needed to create a 50 milliampere (ma) of current.

1.7 To select and use appropriate electrical test equipment.

Under controlled conditions in the shop, practise taking electrical readings with the proper meter.

Demonstrate the proper way to use electrical test equipment.

1.8 To follow first-aid procedures in case of electrical shock.

Review first aid procedures for bleeding wounds, burns and electrical shocks.

1.9 To follow WHMIS procedures. (COM)

Review WHMIS procedures for handling hazardous materials.

Make sure students understand warning labels and information sheets when following WHMIS.

1.10 To follow electrical code standards for the design and construction of circuits. (COM)

Use the current issue of the federal and provincial resources defining electrical code when doing any electrical work.

Discuss the role of the electrical inspector.

1.11 To plan an electrical project or task and identify hazards.

Stress safety throughout the course. All projects must follow safety procedures and rules.

1.12 To identify hazards in the shop or workplace.

Have the students examine the shop area and determine potential hazards that might occur while working in the area.

1.13 To develop a plan of action in case of an accident. (COM)

Discuss appropriate actions in case of an accident (e.g., who to contact, where fire extinguisher is located, emergency exit route, first-aid procedures, etc.)

1.14 To follow lockout procedures and verify that a circuit is de-energized.

Review lockout procedures.

With the help of a voltage tester, practise testing voltage in an energized and de-energized circuit.

1.15 To select and use appropriate hand and power tools and personal safety equipment.

Stress safety objectives continually. Students should be made aware of injuries that could occur if selection or use of tools is improper.

Inspect all tools before using.

1.16 To identify the dangers of working on a ladder and precautions that should be taken. (COM)

Students should be instructed on the proper procedures of using a ladder.

Discuss the dangers associated with working with a ladder.

1.17 To identify hazardous materials and follow WHMIS procedures. (CCT, IL)

Students should be aware of dangerous material and be watching for these materials throughout the course.

1.18 To apply electrical standards and codes.

Follow the standards and code rules with all jobs in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and federal and provincial resources defining electrical code.

Refer to the Practical and Applied Arts Handbook for Saskatchewan Labour modules that discuss issues applying to safety.