Learning Goals

Learn the operation, and safety requirements when operating the Plasma Arc Cutting Equipment.

• D1.1 demonstrate an understanding of the specific components of legislation and standards related to workplace safety in the manufacturing industry (e.g., Occupational Health and Safety Act [OHSA], Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System [WHMIS]) and the specific responsibilities of the relevant oversight/regulatory organizations (e.g., Workplace Safety and Insurance Board [WSIB], Industrial Accident Prevention Association [IAPA]); 

• D1.2 describe and assess ways to promote safe and productive work practices in the manufacturing workplace (e.g., develop and use a safety checklist for work practices, tools, equipment, and operations; develop and conduct safety audits and inspections of the school manufacturing facility; design a plan to address health and safety deficiencies; develop an emergency action plan to implement in the event of a spill); 

• D1.3 demonstrate good housekeeping practices in the work environment (e.g., cleaning up spills and leaks, keeping areas clean and clear of obstructions, properly organizing tools and equipment); 

• D1.4 handle materials safely and appropriately in compliance with the information included in the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) from the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS); 

• D1.5 use proper ventilation and/or filtration systems to control air quality (e.g., to minimize the effects of welding fumes, plastic off-gassing, cutting-fluid misting, and heat treating)

• D1.6 demonstrate an understanding of the health hazards and injuries associated with workplace conditions (e.g., repetitive motion and carpal tunnel syndrome, noise and hearing loss, radiation, pinch points); 

• D1.8 use and maintain protective clothing and equipment as required to ensure their own and others’ safety in the work environment.