Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) - Level 1 - Trade Safety Awareness - Unit

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Unit A1 Trade Safety Awareness for Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Level 1 focuses on safe working procedures, injury prevention, and preserving health in Canadian industrial workplaces. It emphasizes applying the Workplace Safety and Health Act and Regulations, identifying workplace hazards, and implementing protections for workers, co-workers, the public, and the environment. Content includes PPE and procedures, electrical and fire safety, ergonomics, hazard recognition and risk assessment, confined-space entry hazards, first aid/CPR obligations, WHMIS safety requirements, and general safety responsibilities for employees, employers, and supervisors.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages26

Reading Time1 h 6 min

AccessFree to download

Overview

Workplace safety responsibilities

Unit Objectives and Content

Identify safety and health requirements

Identify personal protective equipment (PPE) and procedures

Identify electrical safety

Identify fire safety

Identify ergonomics

Describe hazard recognition and control

Describe hazards of confined-space entry

Identify First Aid / CPR

Identify safety requirements as they apply to WHMIS

Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Level 1 Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Unit: | A1 Trade Safety Awareness | | | | | | | | | | | Level: | One | | | | | Duration: | 21 hours | | | | | | Theory: | 7 | hours | | | | Practical: | 14 | hours | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | Overview: Safe working procedures and conditions, injury prevention, and the preservation of health are of primary importance to industry in Canada. These responsibilities are shared and require the joint efforts of government, employers, and employees. It is imperative that all parties become aware of circumstances that may lead to injury or harm. Safe learning experiences and environments can be created by controlling the variables and behaviours that may contribute to incidents or injury. It is generally recognized that safety-conscious attitudes and work practices contribute to a healthy, safe, and accident-free working environment. It is imperative to apply and be familiar with the Workplace Safety and Health Act and Regulations. As well, it’s essential to determine workplace hazards and take measures to protect oneself, co-workers, the public, and the environment. Safety education isan integral part of Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) apprenticeship training both in school and on-the-job. Unit content is supplemented throughout technical training by trade-specific information about Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) safety hazards and precautions presented in the appropriate contexts of discussion and study. Note: No percentage-weightings for test purposes are prescribed for this unit’s objectives. Instead, a‘Pass/Fail” grade will be recorded for the unit in its entirety. Percent of Objectives and Content: Unit Mark (%) 1. Identify safety and health requirements. N/A a. Overview of the Workplace Safety and Health Act 􀁸 Rights and responsibilities of employees under the Act 􀁸 Rights and responsibilities of employers under the Act 􀁸 Rights and responsibilities of supervisors under the Act b. Fourteen (14) regulations c. Codes of practice d. Guidelines e. Right to refuse 􀁸 Explanation of right to refuse process 􀁸 Rights and responsibilities of employees 􀁸 Rights and responsibilities of employers 􀁸 Rights and responsibilities of supervisors under the Act 2. Identify personal protective equipment (PPE) and procedures. a. Employer and employee responsibilities as related to PPE b. Standards: CSA, ANSI and guidelines c. Work protective clothing and danger if it fits poorly 1 Rev. 04/17 d. Importance of selecting and using appropriate gloves to suit task (e.g. , re: chemicals, cold/hot items, slivers, etc.) e. Standards and requirements re: selection/use of appropriate headwear f. Eye protection – Comparison/contrast eyeglasses, industrial safety glasses and safety goggles g. Foot protection-when required according to safety standards h. Hearing protection 􀁸 hazards of various noise levels (hearing protection must be worn) 􀁸 laws 􀁸 types of hearing protection i. Respiratory protection – types; selection j. Fall protection-Manitoba requirements Standards Guidelines 􀁸 ANSI (U.S.A. standards), etc. k. Ladders and scaffolding l. Safety principles for working with or around industrial trucks site specific (forklifts, pallet trucks, etc. ) 3. Identify electrical safety. a. Effects of electric current on the human body b. Three factors that affect the severity of an electric shock c. The effects of electrical arcs/blasts on the human body and on equipment d. Hazards/precautions re: working with energized equipment 4. Identify fire safety. a. Types of fires b. Types of fire-fighting equipment c. Classifications of fire extinguishers (A, B and C) d. Location of fire extinguishers and fire exits e. Fire alarms and drills 5. Identify ergonomics. a. Definition of ergonomics and conditions that

FAQs

What are the main goals of the Trade Safety Awareness unit?

The unit emphasizes safe working procedures and conditions, injury prevention, and preserving health. It also stresses awareness of circumstances that may lead to injury or harm by controlling variables and behaviors.

Which responsibilities does the unit cover under the Workplace Safety and Health Act?

It covers rights and responsibilities of employees, employers, and supervisors under the Act. It also includes the right to refuse process and related rights and responsibilities.

What topics are included under safety knowledge for PPE, electrical safety, and fire safety?

The unit covers selecting and using appropriate PPE (including gloves, headwear, eye, foot, hearing, respiratory, and fall protection) and PPE procedures. It also includes electrical safety effects, shock and arc hazards, and fire safety topics such as fire types, extinguishers, locations, alarms, and drills.

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