Photographics 10, Photography 20, 30 and Graphic Arts 20, 30

Module 5A: Safety (Core)

Suggested time: 3-5 hours
Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: None

Foundational Objectives

To examine the issues surrounding safe, fair, and cooperative workplace practices.
To identify and explain health and safety hazards in the workplace so that the potential for personal injury and damage to the equipment and the environment are minimized.

Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objective(s)

To develop safety practices related to photography and use them in context. (CCT)

Note: Other CELs may be emphasized.

Learning Objectives	Notes
5.1 To recognize and apply safe working practices in the working area.	Use lecture and discussion methods. Students would be required to make notes based on these discussions. In the work areas, demonstrate and identify items with which students must be familiar. Be sure to indicate the location of necessary safety equipment. Topics include eye protection, protective clothing, health hazards, safe handling and storage of chemicals, ventilation, reporting accidents, safety rules, cleanup, tool use, equipment maintenance and material storage. (TL, PSVS) Follow workplace procedures and emphasize risk control concerning: cleanliness tool and material handling slips and falls electrical usage harassment violence. General information regarding the Labour Standards Act, Occupational Health and Safety, and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is found in the Practical and Applied Arts Handbook and the Career and Work Exploration,10, 20, A30, B30 Curriculum Guide. Specific information is available from Saskatchewan Labour or is found in the bibliography of recommended resources.
5.2 To apply accident prevention principles and techniques to ensure safe, injury free work. (CCT)	Safety is a topic to be emphasized throughout the photography and graphic arts courses.
5.3 To recognize the safety hazards associated with photography or graphic arts processes and take the necessary preventive measures to avoid personal injury and injury to others.	Have the students examine WHMIS materials and the Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) sheets that are available for the chemicals that they will be handling during the course. Materials to support this objective are available from Saskatchewan Labour.
5.4 To understand the regulations for occupational health and safety with respect to the photography and graphic arts industries.	Refer to Occupational Health and Safety Regulations accessible from Saskatchewan Labour. Consider using Occupational Health and Safety personnel and video resources to present and discuss safety standards and safe work habits.

Module 5B: Safety (Core)

Suggested time: 1-3 hours
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: Module 5A
Review or repeat Module 5A as required before proceeding with the Intermediate level course.

Module 5C: Safety (Core)

Suggested time: 1-3 hours
Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: Module 5B

Review or repeat Module 5A as required before proceeding with the Advanced level course.