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Workplace Fire Safety

Differentiate among types of fires and indicate which class of extinguisher should be used for each type.

Describe proper use of fire extinguishers.

Fire Protection

Develop an emergency plan, including the recognition of fire emergencies, means of egress, exit routes and exits, and special instructions for confined spaces.

Electrical

Demonstrate procedures of assured equipment grounding programs.

General Environmental Control

Interpret safety color codes for marking physical hazards and explain general environmental controls and specifications for accident prevention signs and tags.

Machine Guarding

Explain general machine guarding requirements for industrial and construction equipment and operations.

Hand and Power Tools

Explain and perform safety procedures for handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery, including utilizing materials and protective equipment, maintaining a safe work area, and handling hazardous materials.

Introduction to Industrial Hygiene and First Aid

Summarize industrial and construction health and first aid procedures, including personal protection from body fluids; skin, rash, or dermatitis incidents; and oil, gas, and chemical spills.

Describe the purpose and function of a poison control center, and explain how and when one should be contacted.

Hazard Communication

Explain the importance of hazard communication methods used on a job site, including signs, signals, barricades, markers, lockouts, and tags.

Interpret information on Material Safety Data Sheets.

Correlate MSDS information to procedures for handling materials and to personal protective equipment needed when handling hazardous materials.

Personal Protective Equipment

Gather and present information on the use of personal protective equipment, including respirators and eye, face, and foot protection, and the circumstances in which equipment should be employed.

Walking and Working Surfaces

Explain site-specific protection procedures and safety requirements regarding housekeeping, use of ladders and scaffolding, rigging procedures, and hazardous wall or floor openings.

Material Handling and Storage

Demonstrate safe practices for manual lifting, load lifting, and rigging procedures.

Career Explorations

Foundational Standards

Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.

Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.

Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.

Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.

Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.

Discuss and demonstrate ways to value diversity.

Technology