OPE 1010 - Shop Safety

Clock Hours: 24

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
Develops awareness of the shop area and procedures needed to understand the necessity to work in a safe manner for yourself, others, the equipment and the facility. It will also cover safety practices and accident prevention. You will be required to pass this unit BEFORE you will be allowed access to the shop area.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Explain the use of safety notices used in the text book and service manuals.
Explain the importance of shop safety in a repair shop.
Describe the personal safety precautions that a technician must follow.
Adhere to the general shop housekeeping procedures that must be maintained.
Describe the three basic types of fires. •
Acknowledge the fourth type of fire. “D” fires.
Describe the proper use of the different types of fire extinguishers.
Know your rights under the Right-To-Know laws.
Be familiar with the Material Safety Data sheets
Apply safe work practices in the repair shop.