COURSE OF STUDY

SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDER (H-024-1)

MODULE 01: WORKSHOP SAFETY

Module Synopsis
This module is designed to help trainee to acquire knowledge and skill in safety practices and procedure. At the end of this module
the trainees will be able to:

Comply with shop & equipment safety rules

Adhere to work site safety requirement
Report unsafe act and condition, accidents and injuries

Module Objectives:

Apply safety practices and procedure using sign board, standing order, workshop lay out, air ventilation, fire extinguishers, instruction and
safety regulation and emergency telephone number so that proper work attire and safety attitude identified, workshop safety applied, safety
procedure in handling welding equipment adhered, all conductors use for electrical appliances are in good condition determined, safety
measure and regulations adhered, safety working area and precaution to be taken identified and unsafe acts, condition, accidents and
injuries notified in accordance with requirement of Occupational Safety & Health Act ( OSHA ).

Module Content
Task No

01.01 Comply with shop & equipment safety rules.

01.02 Adhere to work site safety requirement
01.06 Report unsafe acts and condition, accidents and injuries

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 ASSESSMENT
STEPS KNOWLEDGE PERFORMANCE HRS DELIVERY MODE
MODE A B C D E

1. Identify proper 1.1 General Workshop rule
work attire and and regulation
safety attitude 1.2 Good housekeeping
and workshop layout
1.1 Draw a workshop lay out and Knowledge (D)
make a checklist safety of
equipments location. Performance (A)
Lecture Workshop layout
Checklist of
safety equipment

2. Apply workshop 2.1 Care and maintenance
safety of tools and equipment
2.2 safe working habit in
workshop
2.3 Safety requirement
on site
2.4 Type of ventilation
fume extractor
exhaust fan 2.4 Verify different type of
2.1 Identify defective safety
equipment
2.2 Respond and react during
emergency according to
procedure
2.3 Communicate and seek help Demonstration
from relevance authorities in and Observation
case of accident or fire
ventilation
exhaust fan

3. Adhere to safety 3.1 Procedure of workshop 3.1 Maintain good storage and
procedure in arrangement inventories of equipment
handling welding cleaning,
equipment handling,
storing of equipment,
tools and materials

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 ASSESSMENT
STEPS KNOWLEDGE PERFORMANCE HRS DELIVERY MODE
MODE A B C D E

4. Determine that 4.1 Materials used for 4.1 Identify defective electrical Knowledge (D)
all conductors use electrical conductor equipment
for electrical 4.2 Using of common Performance (A)
appliances are in electrical testing equipment Workshop layout
good condition such as continuity Lecture Checklist of
test meter, clip on-meter safety equipment
etc.
4.3 Procedure of
checking electrical
connection of
welding set

5. Adhere to 5.1 Basic knowledge related to 5.1 Respond and react

safety measures Occupational Safety & accordance to OSHA
and regulation Health Act (OSHA) regulation
applicable at site

Demonstration
and Observation
6.Identify safety 6.1 Safety precaution to be 6.1 Keep working area safe :-
working area and taken while working in open Workers
precaution to be space
working site
taken 6.2 Safe working area and
situation environment

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 ASSESSMENT
STEPS KNOWLEDGE PERFORMANCE HRS DELIVERY MODE
MODE A B C D E

7.Notify unsafe 7.1 Procedure of reporting 7.1.1 Respond and react during Knowledge (D)
acts, condition, unsafe act, accidents and emergency according to
accidents injuries procedure Performance (A)
and injuries 7.1.2 Communication and seek Lecture Workshop layout
help from relevance Checklist of
authorities safety equipment

Core Abilities

01.01 Identify and gather information

01.02 Document information, procedures or processes
01.03 Utilize basic IT applications
02.01 Interpret and follow manuals, instructions and SOPs
02.02 Follow telephone/ telecommunication procedures
02.03 Communicate clearly
02.04 Prepare brief reports and checklists using standard forms
02.05 Read/interpret flowcharts and pictorial information

NOTE ON ASSESSMENT MODE:

A : Practical; B : Project; C : Oral; D : Written; E : Others

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Selected References and Audio Visual Materials
REFERENCES AUDIO VISUAL MATERIALS
1. Joseph M. Giacino and William Weeh ( 1984 ),
Welding Skill and Practices, American Technical Publication.

2. Horbard School of Welding ( 1980 ),

Training Advance Shielded Metal Arc Welding , Technology
Troy, OHIO USA.

3. Raymond J. Sadn and Edward R. Bohnart ( 1995 ),

Welding Principal and Practies ( Third Edition ),
MC Grew Hill.

Tools, Equipment Supplies and Facilities

ITEMS RATIO (Equipment : Trainees)

1. Sign Board 1:1

2. Standing Order 1:1
3. Workshop Lay Out 1:2
4. Air Ventilation 1:2
5. Fire Extinguishers 1:2
6. Instruction and Safety Regulation 1:2
7. List Emergency Telephone Number 1:2