SAFETY REGULATIONS

=Theory=

Specific Objectives
By the end of the sub module unit, the trainee should be able:
 * 1) state the responsibility of employee under the health and safety act.
 * 2) state the need of personal hygiene
 * 3) explain first aid procedures in the event of accident in workshop
 * 4) classify fire extinguishers

Content
Health and Safety Act Dealing with fatal accidents Fires
 * obligation of employees
 * obligation of the employer
 * Factories Act
 * Personal hygiene
 * clothing
 * personal cleanliness
 * first aid kit
 * first aid procedures
 * electrical shock
 * burns
 * chemical burns
 * fractures./strains
 * provision of ambulance
 * accident reporting
 * classification
 * extinguisher

=Practice=

Specific Objectives
By the end of the sub-module, the trainee should be able to:
 * 1) identify safety hazards in workshop environment
 * 2) identify the dangers associated with polluted environment
 * 3) demonstrate the use of fire fighting equipment

Content
Safety hazards in the workshop Dangers of polluted environment Fire fighting equipment
 * workshop tidiness
 * safety clothing
 * machine guards
 * fumes
 * fumes
 * liquids
 * gases
 * explosives
 * noise
 * dust
 * heat extinguishers
 * carbon dioxide (CO2)
 * foam
 * hallon

Competencies
Ability to:
 * Identify safety hazards and avoid them.
 * Behave responsibility as obligated by law.
 * Minimize, control or avoid contact with environmental pollutants
 * Classify fire extinguishers

Suggested Teaching/Learning Activities

 * Demonstrations
 * Fire fighting drills
 * Field visits
 * Lectures

Suggested Teaching/learning Resources

 * First aid kit
 * Safety clothing and gears
 * Charts
 * Text books
 * Fire fighting equipment

Suggested Assessment Methods

 * Practical tests
 * Oral tests
 * Written tests
 * Assignment

=Unit Lessons=
 * Health and Safety Act
 * Dealing with fatal acciden
 * Fires