Module 1: Safety: General, Oxy-Acetylene Welding, and Electric Arc Welding (Core)

Module 1: Safety: General, Oxy-Acetylene Welding, and Electric Arc Welding (Core)

Suggested time: 6-10 hours Level: Introductory

Foundational Objectives

To introduce students to 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

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

Note: Other CELs may be emphasized.

Learning Objectives

Notes

1.1 To recognize and apply safe working practices in the working area.

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Use lecture and discussion methods. Students would be required to take notes based on these discussions. In the shop area, demonstrate and identify items with which students must be familiar. Be sure to indicate the location of fire alarms, fire fighting equipment, and the fire exits.

Topics include eye protection, protective clothing, health hazards, radiation, ventilation, reporting accidents, safety rules, shop cleanup, tool maintenance, machine maintenance, equipment maintenance, material storage, noise levels, ear protection, radiation control, fire extinguishers, and lifting techniques. (COM, PSVS)

Follow workplace procedures and emphasize risk control concerning:

manual handling
slips and falls
electrical usage
harassment
violence

General information regarding the Labour Standards Act, Occupational Health and Safety, and WHIMIS is found in the PAA Handbook and the Career and Work Exploration Curriculum Guidelines (under development). Specific information is available from Saskatchewan Labour or is found in recommended resources.

1.2 To apply accident prevention principles and techniques to ensure safe, injury free work performance in the welding area. (CCT)

Safety is a topic to be emphasized throughout the Welding curriculum.

Learning Objectives

Notes

1.3 To recognize the hazards associated with oxy-acetylene welding and take the necessary measures to avoid accidents and injury to self and others. (TL, PSVS, CCT)

1.4 To recognize the safety hazards associated with electric welding processes and take the necessary preventative measures to avoid personal injury and injury to others.

1.5 To understand the regulations of occupational health and safety with respect to the Welding Industry.

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 2: Intermediate Safety (Core)

Suggested time: 3-5 hours Level: Intermediate

Foundational Objectives

To introduce students to 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 equipment and/or the environment are minimized.

Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objectives

To enable students to understand and use the vocabulary in the field of welding including basic welding symbols. (COM, TL)
To assist other students in a safe and cooperative manner. (PSVS, CCT, TL)

Learning Objectives	Notes
2.1 To be knowledgeable about general shop safety and the specific safe working practices required to work in the welding area.	Refer to Module 1.
2.2 To maintain and repair or replace the safety equipment used in the welding area. (TL, CCT)	Clean and maintain helmets and goggles.
2.3 To be aware of and perform housekeeping in the welding area. (PSVS)	Return tools to storage. Maintain a clean and safe environment.
2.4 To become familiar with the information contained in the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) to reduce the risk of injury.	Material to support this learning objective can be obtained from Saskatchewan Labour.
2.5 To handle chemicals according to Work Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) regulations.	Follow WHMIS procedures for the use, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Identify the three parts of WHMIS information students have a right to know. (COM) labels with warning symbols materials safety data sheets worker training programs