Introduction
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Introduction• Unit 1: Safety• Unit 2: Introduction to Engines• Unit 3: Experiencing Small Engines Modularly• Unit 4: Introduction to Alternative Energy• Unit 5: Experiencing Alternative Energy
Modularly
The PortfolioThere is no text book for this course. You will need a
2” binder to keep all of the handouts, assignments and course work.
The portfolio will be collected periodically and evaluated as a part of your overall grade.
Here are some Facts:Every year more than 700 Canadians die in workplace accidents.
Canada has twice as many workplace accidents as the UK, which has twice our population.
Here are some Facts:There are about 1 million 'mishaps' every year – half of them result in time lost from work
More facts:Treatment of occupational injuries costs about $1.2 billion /year
Work related injuries cost the economy about $10 billion / year
Research shows that most workplace accidents are predictable and preventable.
Some Statistics In 2001 in Canada:
18,505 workers between 15 - 19 years of age lost time from work
57 workers between 15 - 24 years of age died
44,394 workers between 20 - 24 years of age lost time from work
Safety must be a part of the shop culture.
Everyone working in or visiting a shop environment has a responsibility to be constantly on guard, to identify actual and potential hazards, and to use personal protective equipment in the shop.
Handout: Personal Conduct Sheet
Personal Rules of Conduct• Wear all safety equipment• No baggy clothing• Proper footwear• Use push-sticks• Don’t remove safely guards• No horseplay• Keep work area clean• No eating• Extension cords stored neatly• Tie back long hair• Pay attention to work and surroundings• Look out for your partner
Personal Rules of Conduct• Read all safety warnings• Follow all safety warnings• Use appropriate materials and appropriate tools• Keep tools in good shape• Use good lighting• Unplug tools when not in use• Work in well ventilated areas• Have a first aid kit and know how to address
injuries• Be aware of your personal condition• Wear visible clothing• Follow instructions
Activity: Safety PosterDesign a poster for one of the safety rules
discussed.
- Do a rough draft first- Final draft should be on 11x17 paper- Colour
General Shop Rules• Keep all hand tools clean and in good working
condition.
• Report any defective tools, machines or other equipment to the instructor.
Handout: Shop Safety Worksheet
General Shop Rules• Always use a tool for the purpose it is
intended.
• Report all accidents.
• Be neat and orderly.
Personal Safety Rules• Practical jokes and fooling
around is not permitted in the shop at anytime.
• Be certain to wash-up after you are finished.
Handling GasolineHandout: Handling Gasoline worksheet
• Gasoline contains many toxic chemicals that can be absorbed through the skin.
• Avoid breathing gasoline fumes.
Handling Gasoline• Never use gasoline as a cleaning solvent.
Vaporous gasoline is extremely flammable.
• Gasoline spills must be cleaned up immediately and disposed of in proper containers.
Handling Gasoline
Draining Gas Tank• Gasoline must be stored in proper containers.
• Once the gas can is emptied, run hot steaming water in the can to remove vapors.
Quiz
Quiz #1 Slides 1-22
Topics: - Young Workers Video- Personal Rules of Conduct- Shop Safety- Handling gasoline
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