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HAC 1020 - Safety


Clock Hours: 12

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Industry Certifications OSHA-10

Course Description:
This course covers basic safety rules for home, school, and work

Student Learning Outcomes:
  1.  Safety- PPE
    1. Discuss why PPE is needed.
    2. Discuss proper head protection.
    3. Discuss eye protection.
    4. Discuss face protection.
    5. Discuss hearing protection.
    6. Discuss respiratory protection.
    7. Discuss hand protection.
    8. Discuss foot protection.
  2.  Ladder Safety
    1. Discuss acceptable ladder types / standards.
    2. Discuss ladder capacity / Condition.
    3. Discuss all rules on ladder placement / set up.
  3. Environment Safety
    1. Discuss how working in  extreme heat affects your body.
    2. Discuss how cold conditions affect your body.
    3. Discuss the dangers of working in wet conditions.
  4. Chemical Safety
    1. Discuss Material Safety Data Sheets.
    2. Discuss how chemicals affect the body.
  5. General Safe working Practices
    1. Describe good housekeeping practices.
    2. Discuss tool safety
    3. Discuss correct lifting techniques.
  6. Fire Safety
    1. Describe the fire triangle.
    2. Describe types / classes of fires.
    3. Discuss types / color of fire extinguishers.
  7. Welding / Brazing Safety
    1. Identify the correct material to wear while welding / brazing.
    2. Describe the safe handling, storage, and transportation of gases used in brazing / welding.
  8. Electrical Safety
    1. Understand basic lockout tag out procedures.
    2. Understand common electrical rules.
  9. Refrigerant Safety
    1. Understand common rules for handling refrigerant.
    2. Understand safe storage / transportation of refrigerant.
    3. Discuss EPA regulations and 608 certification.
  10. Driving Safety
    1. Discuss how your driving record has an effect on your career.
    2. Discuss safe driving practices.
  11. OSHA Safety
    1. Watch OSHA videos at www.oshatrain.org.
    2. Now Using Carrier Safety 2000 Training CD.
  12. General Safety Practices for TCAT Murfreesboro
    1. Know safe locations for dangerous situations.
    2. Know procedures to follow should a dangerous situation occur.
    3. Know the dress code for the HVAC program.
    4. Know the rules of conduct for the HVACR program.
  13. Know the location of fire extinguishers, disconnect switches, first aid kit, and other safety related devices.