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CORE CURRICULUM

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Session 4: PPE and Plant Safety

Session Four Objectives

When trainees have completed this session, they should be able

to do the following:

5. Identify and describe the proper use of personal protective

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Session Four Objectives

When trainees have completed this session, they should be able

to do the following:

6. Identify and describe other specific job-site safety hazards.

a. Identify various exposure hazards commonly found on job

sites.

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Session Four Performance Tasks

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Properly don, fit, and remove the following PPE items:

•Eye protection

Inspect a typical power cord and GFCI to ensure their

serviceability.

Section 5.1.0 –PPE

THE MOST COMMON PPE

•Hard hats

•Eye protection

•Gloves

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Section 5.1.0 –PPE

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WARNING!

Do not wear clothing or jewelry that could get caught in

Section 5.1.1 –PPE

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WARNING!

No articles should be worn under the hard hat that interferes

Section 5.1.2 –PPE

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Some sort of eye protection is required at all times on

Section 5.1.2 –PPE

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Face shields are required for grinding, chipping, sand

blasting, and similar operations involving flying

Section 5.1.3 –PPE

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Today’s fitted work gloves provide more dexterity

Section 5.1.4 –PPE

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FOOTWEAR RULES

•Never wear canvas shoes or sandals on the job.

Section 5.1.5 –PPE

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Section 5.1.5 –PPE

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Section 5.2.0 –PPE

•Dust from metal

•Spray painting

RESPIRATORY HAZARDS

Section 5.2.0 –PPE

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WARNING!

Silica dust from concrete, masonry, and rock are

Sections 5.2.1 to 5.2.3 –PPE

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USING A

RESPIRATOR

•Workers must be

Laboratory –PPE

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Section 6.1.0 –Site Hazards

SOME SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS

Lead

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Sections 6.1.1 and 6.1.2 –Site Hazards

LEAD

•Used in piping, batteries, and casting metals.

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Sections 6.1.1 and 6.1.2 –Site Hazards

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BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS

•Bloodborne infectious diseases include HIV,

Section 6.1.3 –Site Hazards

CHEMICAL HAZARDS

•Acids, solvents, and other chemicals can produce toxic

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Section 6.1.4 –Site Hazards

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Flammable, Combustible, or Explosive Material Identification

Section 6.1.4 –Site Hazards

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Sections 6.1.5 and 6.1.6 –Site Hazards

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WARNING!

Learn to recognize the symbols for radiation and biohazards.

Sections 6.2.0 to 6.2.4 –Site Hazards

HEAT-RELATED HEALTH CONCERNS

•Heat stress

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Sections 6.2.0 to 6.2.4 –Site Hazards

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AVOIDANCE

•Drink plenty of water.

Sections 6.2.5 to 6.2.7 –Site Hazards

FROSTBITE

•Frostbite damages tissue, commonly fingers, toes, and

nose

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Sections 6.2.5 to 6.2.7 –Site Hazards

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HYPOTHERMIA

•Loss of body heat and reduced body temperature

Sections 6.2.5 to 6.2.7 –Site Hazards

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AVOIDING COLD-RELATED INJURY

•Dress in layers

•Wear waterproof, wind-resistant fabrics and waterproof

Section 6.3.1 –Site Hazards

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ARC WELDING SAFETY

Section 6.3.2 –Site Hazards

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Oxygen and fuel gases

Section 6.3.2 –Site Hazards

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… and when in storage.

Section 6.3.3 –Gas Cylinders

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Sections 6.4.0 to 6.4.2 –Fire

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All three components are necessary to start a fire.

Section 6.4.3 –Fire

FIRE PREVENTION

•Always work in a well-ventilated area.

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Section 6.4.4 –Fire

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It is crucial to select the right extinguisher and to use

it correctly.

Section 6.4.4 –Fire

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Section 6.4.4 –Fire

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WARNING!

Do not use a CO2extinguisher on a Class D fire, as it can

Section 6.4.5 –Fire

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Section 6.5.0 –Confined Spaces

Think about the space where you need to work. Does it fit the

Section 6.5.0 –Confined Spaces

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WARNING!

Without the proper training, no employee is allowed to

Wrap Up –Trade Terms

Arc welding

The joining of metal parts by fusion, in which the necessary heat is

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Wrap Up –Trade Terms

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Flash point

The temperature at which fuel gives off enough gases (vapors) to

burn.

Permit-required confined space

Wrap Up –Trade Terms

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Qualified person

A person who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or

professional standing, or by extensive knowledge, training, and experience,

Next Session…

LABORATORY AND PERFORMANCE TASK:

Setting Up and Using a Ladder

MODULE EXAMINATION

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