May 02, 2024  
Course/Program Inventory 
    
Course/Program Inventory

TDW 1012 - Work Place Safety and Material Handling



Clock Hours: 36

Course Description:
The goal of the course is to teach and prepare the students for the basic safety requirements that today’s workforce demands.  This includes basic safety, Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), Fire and Electrical safety, Hazardous Material Safety, Tool and Machine Safety and Material Handling Safety. 

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

  1. Safety Organization   
    1. Define Workplace Health and Safety
    2. Learn the Role of OSHA
    3. Define a OSHA Safety Inspection
    4. Define How to Report an Unsafe Condition
    5. Define a Safety Audit
    6. Describe the Purpose and how Perform
    7. Job Safety Analysis
    8. Define Three Categories of Emergencies
    9. Describe How to Respond to an Emergency
    10. Describe the Responsibilities of Workplace Behavior
  2. PPE     
    1. Describe Seven Types of PPE
    2. Define the Guidelines for Eye and Face Protection
    3. Describe the Types of Hearing Hazards
    4. Define the Guidelines for Hearing Protection
    5. Describe the types of Hand and Foot Hazards
    6. Define the Guidelines for Hand and Foot Protection
    7. Describe the Types of Head Hazards
    8. Define the Guidelines for Head Protection
    9. Describe the Types of Respiratory Hazards
    10. Define the Guidelines for Respiratory Protection
  3. Fire and Electrical Safety       
    1. Describe four Types of Fires
    2. Learn the Operation of a Fire Extinguisher
    3. Learn How to choose the correct Fire Extinguisher for a Fire
    4. Describe Types of Electrical Hazards
    5. Define Electrical Safety Guidelines
    6. Perform an Electrical Lock out Tag Out
  4. Work Area Safety       
    1. Describe Three Types of Safe Work Permits
    2. Define Safety Guidelines for Confined Space Work
    3. Define Safety Guidelines for Hot Work
    4. Define the Guidelines for Platform and Man Lift Safety
  5. Hazardous Material Safety    
    1. Define a Hazardous Material and Explain its Importance
    2. Define the NFPA and NPCA Hazardous Identification System
    3. Interpret Labeling of Hazardous Materials
    4. Describe how to use a SD.
  6. Tool and Machine Safety
    1. Describe four types of Machine Guards
    2. Describe the Operation of a Machine Interlock
    3. Define Tool Safety Guidelines
    4. Describe Four Types of Ladders
    5. Define Fall Protection Equipment
  7. Material Handling Safety
    1. Describe the proper method to pick up objects
    2. Describe the effects of wearing gloves while handling materials
    3. Perform a proper object pick up without injury to oneself
    4. Describe the ways to prevent injuries while handling materials