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LEARNER’S GUIDE

Sector:
METALS AND ENGINEERING
Qualification Title:
GAS METAL ARC WELDING NC II
Unit of Competency:
PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES
Module Title: Module Code:
PRACTICING OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND 500311108
SAFETY PROCEDURES
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GAS METAL ARC WELDING NC II

Summary of Competencies

No. Unit of Competency Module Title Module Code

Participate in Workplace Participating in Workplace
1 500311105
Communication Communication
Working in Team
2
Work in Team Environment Environment 500311106
Practice career Practicing career
3
professionalism professionalism 500311107
Practice occupational health Practicing occupational
4
and safety procedures health and safety procedures 500311108
5 Apply Safety Practices Applying Safety Practices MEE722201
Interpret Drawings and Interpreting Drawing and
6 MEE721202
Sketches Sketches
Perform Industry Performing Industry
7 MEE721203
Calculations Calculations
Contribute to Quality Contributing to Quality
8 MEE721204
System System
9 Use Hand Tools Using Hand Tools MEE721205
10 Prepare Weld Materials Preparing Weld Materials MEE721206
Setting up Weld
11 Set-up Weld Equipment MEE721207
Equipment
12 Fit-up Weld Materials Fitting up Weld Materials MEE721208
13 Repair Welds Repairing Welds MEE721209
Welding Carbon Steel
Weld Carbon Steel Plates
14 Plates and Pipes using MEE721309
and Pipes using SMAW
SMAW

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USING THE COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING MATERIALS

Welcome!
The unit of competency “PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
PRACTICES” is designed to enhance the knowledge, desirable attitudes and
skills of trainees in accordance with industry standards.

This unit covers the competencies required to apply safety practices in the
workplace. In this module, you are required to go through a series of
learning activities to complete each learning outcome. In each
learning outcome are INFORMATION SHEETS, SELF-CHECKS.
Follow and perform the activities on your own. If you have questions,
do not hesitate to ask for assistance from your facilitator.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may already have some or most of the knowledge and skills
covered in this module because you have:

 Been working for something

 Already completed training in this area

At the end of this learning material is a Learners Diary, use this

diary to record important dates, jobs undertaken and other workplace
events that will assist you in providing further details to your trainer
or assessors. A record of Achievement is also provided for your trainer
to complete once you completed the module.

This learning material was prepared to help you achieve the

required competency, in GAS METAL ARC WELDING NC II. This will be
the source of information for you to acquire the knowledge and skills

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in this particular trade independently and at your own pace with

minimum supervision or help from your instructor

REMEMBER TO:
 Work through all the Information and complete the activities in each
section.
 Read information sheets and complete the Self-check. Suggested
references are included to supplement the materials provided in the
module.
 Most probably, your trainer will also be your supervisor or manager.
She/he is there to support you and show you the correct way to do
things.
 You will be given plenty of opportunities to ask questions and practice on
the job. Make sure you practice your new skills during regular work
shifts. This way, you will improve your speed, memory and your
confidence.
 Use the Self-Checks at the end of each section to test your own progress.
Use the
 Performance Criteria Checklist or Procedural Checklist located after the
sheet to check your own performance.
 When you feel confident that you have had sufficient practice, ask your
Trainer to evaluate you. The results of your assessment will be recorded
in your PROGRESS CHART AND ACCOMPLISHMENT CHART.

You need to complete this module before you can perform the next module
“APPLYING SAFETY PRACTICES”.

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KCD Technical Institute

Qualification Title Gas Metal Arc Welding NC II

Unit of Competency Practice Occupational Health and safety Practices

Module Title Practicing Occupational Health and safety Practices

Module Code 500311108

This module covers the outcomes required to comply with

Introduction regulatory and organizational requirements for occupational

health and safety.

1. Identify hazards and risks.

2. Evaluate hazards and risks.
Learning Outcome
3. Control hazards and risks.
4. Maintain OHS awareness.
Pre-requisite Before you take this module you must be complete the
modules: PRACTICING CAREER PROFESSIONALISM
Assessment Criteria 1. Workplace hazards and risks are identified and
clearly explained.
2. Hazards/risks and its corresponding indicators are
identified in with the company procedures.
3. Contingency measures are recognized and established
in accordance with organizational procedures.
4. Terms of maximum tolerable limits are identified
based on threshold limit values (TLV).
5. Effects of hazards are determined.
6. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is correctly used
in accordance with organization’s OHS procedures and
practices.
7. OHS personal records are filled up in accordance with
workplace requirements.

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Conditions The students/trainee must be provided with the following:

1. Workplace
2. Personal protective equipment (PPE)
3. Learning guides
4. Hang-outs
 Organizational safety and health protocol
 OHS indicators
 Threshold limit value
 Hazards/risk identification and control
5. CD’s, VHS tapes, transparencies
Assessment Methods 1. Situation analysis
2. Interview
3. Practical examination
4. Written examination

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Learning Experiences
Learning Outcome 1 Workplace hazards and risks are identified
Learning Activities Special Instructions
1. Occupational Health Read information sheet no.1.1-1 about occupational
and Safety. health and safety. You are required to answer the self-
check to assess you if you are competent. And proceed to
another module.
2. Answer Self-Check Compare to answer with the Self-Check Answer key no.
for no. 1.1-1 1.1-1. You are required to get all answers correct. If not,
read the information sheet again to answer all questions
correctly.
3. Health and Safety Read information sheet no.1.1-2 about workplace health
Risk Management. and safety risk management. You are required to answer
the self-check to assess you if you are competent. And
proceed to another module.
4. Answer Self-Check Compare to answer with the Self-Check Answer key
for no.1.1-2 no.1.1-2. You are required to get all answers correct. If
not, read the information sheet again to answer all
questions correctly.
5. Contingency Read information sheet no.1.1-3 about contingency
Measures. measures. You are required to answer the self-check to
assess you if you are competent. And proceed to another
module.
6. Answer Self-Check Compare to answer with the Self-Check Answer key
for no.1.1-3 no.1.1-3. You are required to get all answers correct. If
not, read the information sheet again to answer all
questions correctly.

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Information Sheet No.1.1-1

Qualification Title Gas Metal Arc Welding NC II
Unit of Competency Practice Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Title Practicing Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Code 500311108

Occupational safety and health (OSH) also commonly referred to as occupational

health and safety (OHS) or workplace health and safety (WHS) is an area concerned
with protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or
employment. The goals of occupational safety and health programs include to foster a
safe and healthy work environment. OSH may also protect co-workers, family
members, employers, customers, and many others who might be affected by the
workplace environment. In the United States the term occupational health and safety
is referred to as occupational health and occupational and non-occupational safety
and includes safety for activities outside of work.

Occupational safety and health can be important for moral, legal, and financial
reasons. All organisations have a duty of care to ensure that employees and any other
person who may be affected by the companies undertaking remain safe at all times.
[3]
Moral obligations would involve the protection of employee's lives and health. Legal
reasons for OSH practices relate to the preventative, punitive and compensatory
effects of laws that protect worker's safety and health. OSH can also reduce employee
injury and illness related costs, including medical care, sick leave and disability
benefit costs

"Occupational health should aim at: the promotion and maintenance of the highest
degree of physical, mental and social well-being of workers in all occupations; the
prevention amongst workers of departures from health caused by their working
conditions; the protection of workers in their employment from risks resulting from

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factors adverse to health; the placing and maintenance of the worker in an

occupational environment adapted to his physiological and psychological capabilities;
and, to summarize, the adaptation of work to man and of each man to his job.

"The main focus in occupational health is on three different objectives: (i) the
maintenance and promotion of workers’ health and working capacity; (ii) the
improvement of working environment and work to become conducive to safety and
health and (iii) development of work organizations and working cultures in a direction
which supports health and safety at work and in doing so also promotes a positive
social climate and smooth operation and may enhance productivity of the
undertakings. The concept of working culture is intended in this context to mean a
reflection of the essential value systems adopted by the undertaking concerned. Such
a culture is reflected in practice in the managerial systems, personnel policy,
principles for participation, training policies and quality management of the
undertaking."

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Self-Check No.1.1-1 Information Sheet No.1.1-1

Qualification Title Gas Metal Arc Welding NC II
Unit of Competency Practice Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Title Practicing Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Code 500311108

Direction: Read the question carefully and give the specific answer.
1. What is OSH?
2. What are the importance of OSH?
3. Aim of OSH?
4. Give the three different objectives?
5. In your own opinion what is OSH and why it is needed to implement?

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Answer Key No.1.1-1 Information Sheet No.1.1-1

Qualification Title Gas Metal Arc Welding NC II
Unit of Competency Practice Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Title Practicing Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Code 500311108

1. Occupational safety and health also known as occupational health and safety
(OHS) or workplace health and safety (WHS), is an area concerned with
protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or
employment.

2. Occupational safety and health can be important for moral, legal, and financial
reasons.

3. Occupational health should aim at: the promotion and maintenance of the
highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of workers in all
occupations; the prevention amongst workers of departures from health caused
by their working conditions; the protection of workers in their employment from
risks resulting from factors adverse to health; the placing and maintenance of
the worker in an occupational environment adapted to his physiological and
psychological capabilities; and, to summarize, the adaptation of work to man
and of each man to his job.

4. The three different objectives.

a. The maintenance and promotion of workers’ health and working capacity

b. The improvement of working environment and work to become conducive to

safety and health

c. Development of work organizations and working cultures in a direction

which supports health and safety at work and in doing so also promotes a
positive social climate and smooth operation and may enhance productivity

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of the undertakings.

5. Personal answer

Information Sheet No.1.1-2

Qualification Title Gas Metal Arc Welding NC II
Unit of Competency Practice Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Title Practicing Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Code 500311108

Workplace health and safety risk management

Your risk management plan should identify risks in your business. The plan will
describe ways to minimise the likelihood of an incident by including 'controls' -
measures to either prevent or manage hazards. To make your risk management plan
more effective, you need to monitor the risks and review and update the plan
regularly.
A strong risk management plan, as part of a larger business continuity plan, will
improve your business resilience and help you recover from incidents.

Risks and hazards

Risk is the potential of losing something of value, weighed against the potential to
gain something of value. Values (such as physical health, social status, emotional
wellbeing or financial wealth) can be gained or lost when taking risk resulting from a
given action, activity and/or inaction, foreseen or unforeseen. Risk can also be
defined as the intentional interaction with uncertainty. Risk perception is the
subjective judgment people make about the severity of a risk, and may vary person to
person. Any human endeavour carries some risk, but some are much riskier than
others.
A hazard is something with the potential to cause harm. A risk is the likelihood that
the harm will occur from exposure to the hazard. For example, if you have identified
electricity as a potential hazard in your workplace, the risk is the likelihood that a
worker might be electrocuted because of exposure to electrical wires that are
inadequately insulated.

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Hazards involving the risks of illness or injury may include:

 chemicals and substances hazards - such as hazardous substances and
dangerous goods, asbestos, lead and waste management
 biological hazards and infectious diseases - such as legionella and swine
influenza
 physical hazards - such as equipment, confined spaces, electrical hazards and
working at heights
 manual tasks hazards - such as the use of the human body to perform any kind
of manual task
 environmental hazards - such as noise, lighting, surrounding environment
(including uneven floor surfaces, etc.), cold, dust and heat stress
 Psycho social hazards - such as fatigue, mental stress, workplace harassment
and occupational violence.
Find out more about managing hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
Risk management legislation
Under the How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice 2011, to
properly manage exposure to risks you must:
1. look for the hazards
2. determine who might be harmed and how
3. decide on control measures
4. put controls in place
5. Review the controls.
Control measures should be implemented in the following order:
1. Get rid of the harm or prevent the risk.
2. If this is not possible
 replace with something less harmful
 separate people from the harm
 change work processes or the physical work environment (e.g. by redesigning
work, plant, equipment, components or premises)
 apply administrative arrangements (e.g. limit entry or time spent in a
hazardous area)
 Use personal protective equipment.
The four step process for managing risks
1. Identify hazards

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Some hazards may be more obvious than others because they are common and well
known in a particular industry. Others may be more difficult to identify. It is
important to work closely with workers and look at every task in the workplace to help
identify all potential hazards.
Workplace records on incidents, near misses, health monitoring and the results of
inspections can also help identify hazards. If someone has been injured during a
particular task, then a hazard exists that could hurt someone else. Workplace
incidents need to be investigated to identify any hazards involved and to control the
corresponding risks.
2. Assess the risk
A risk assessment can help determine:
 how severe a risk is
 whether any existing control measures are effective
 what actions should be taken to control the risk
 How urgently those actions should be completed.
A risk assessment is mandatory for certain high risk activities such as entry into
confined spaces, diving work, live electrical work and high risk construction work.
Other than in these mandated situations, some hazards and their associated risks are
well known and have well established and accepted control measures. In these
situations, the second step of formally assessing the risk is not required. If after
identifying the hazard, you already know the risk and how to control it effectively, you
may simply implement the control.
However, a risk assessment should be done when:
 there is uncertainty about how the hazard may result in an injury or illness
 the work activity involves a number of different hazards and there is a lack of
understanding about how the hazards may interact with each other to produce
new or greater risks
 There are changes at the workplace that may impact on the effectiveness of control
measure.
3. Control the risks
This is the most important step in managing risks - eliminating the identified hazard
so far as is reasonably practicable, or if that is not possible, minimising risks so far as
is reasonably practicable.
The ways of controlling risks can be ranked from the highest level of protection and

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reliability to the lowest. This is called the hierarchy of control.

The WHS legislation requires the PCBU to work through the hierarchy of control when
managing risks. This means the PCBU must always aim to eliminate the hazard,
which is the most effective control.
If elimination is not reasonably practicable, the PCBU must minimise the risk so far
as is reasonably practicable by doing one or more of the following:
 substituting (wholly or partly) the hazard creating the risk with something that
creates a lesser risk,
 isolating the hazard from any person exposed to it, and/or
 Implementing engineering controls.
If a risk still remains, that remaining risk must be further minimised, so far as is
reasonably practicable, by implementing administrative controls or through the use
of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Administrative controls are work methods or procedures that are designed to minimise
exposure to a hazard (e.g. the use of signs to warn people of a hazard). Examples of
PPE include ear muffs, respirators, face masks and protective eyewear. It is important
to remember that PPE limits exposure to the harmful effects of a hazard, but only if
the worker is wearing and using the PPE correctly.
Administrative controls and PPE should only be used:
 when there is no other practical control measure available (as a last resort)
 as an interim measure until a more effective way of controlling the risk can be
used
 To supplement higher level control measures (as a back-up).
4. Reviewing risk controls
Controlling health and safety risks is an ongoing process that needs to take into
account any changes which occur at the workplace. This is why procedures and risk
controls must be reviewed regularly to ensure they are still effective.
The WHS Regulation requires a review of control measures in certain situations. A
review, and if necessary, a revision is required:
 when the control measure does not control the risk it was implemented to control
 before a change at the workplace which is likely to give rise to a new or different
health and safety risk that the control measure may not effectively control
 if a new hazard or risk is identified
 if the results of consultation indicate that a review is necessary

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 If a health and safety representative requests a review and they reasonably believe
that a circumstance referred to above affects or may affect the health and safety of
a member of the work group they represent.

Self-Check No.1.1-2 Information Sheet No.1.1-2

Qualification Title Gas Metal Arc Welding NC II
Unit of Competency Practice Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Title Practicing Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Code 500311108

1. What is risks?
2. What is hazards?
3. Give kinds of hazards?
4. Give four step process of managing risks.

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Answer Key No.1.1-2 Information Sheet No.1.1-2

Qualification Title Gas Metal Arc Welding NC II
Unit of Competency Practice Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Title Practicing Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Code 500311108

1. Risk is the potential of losing something of value, weighed against the potential
to gain something of value.
2. Hazard is something with potential cause of harm.
3. Kinds of hazards
 Chemical and substances hazards
 Biological hazards and infectious diseases
 Physical hazards
 Manual tasks hazards
 Environmental hazards
 Psycho social hazards
4. Four step process for managing risks
 Identify hazards
 Assess the risk
 Control the risks
 Reviewing risk control

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Information Sheet No.1.1-3

Qualification Title Gas Metal Arc Welding NC II
Unit of Competency Practice Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Title Practicing Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Code 500311108

Contingency measures
A contingency measure is something you do, or are prepared to do, in case something
specific happens.
10 steps to leading measures of workplace safety
Step 1. Prioritize what is measured.
 Measure trends in injuries and accidents, including where and when in a facility
they occurred. This includes injury and illness reports.
 Look at “critical initiatives” such as unusual or severe events. They are can
represent the tip of the iceberg that flag underlying safety system failures.

Step 2. Determine the hierarchal level of the organization to measure.

In some cases, workers are more sensitive to the integrity of data than management.
For example, workers can see what is really going on behind the data in the injury and
illness report where management cannot. The workers involved in the forklift incident
mentioned earlier know more about safety performance at the facility than managers
looking at the injury reports.
Steps 3. Verify controls and identify obstacles to improvement
 Ensure the value of existing hazard controls. Don't just add a minimal
control because the regulations may require it. Measure its value to keeping
workers safe and if it is improving safety performance.
 Implement appropriate controls

 Identify safety system and cultural blocks. For example, observe whether

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workers are actually using goggles for eye protection instead of reliance on injury
reports to determine if the measure is effective, and ask workers why they are not
wearing them

 Steps 4. Develop a simple list of measure for each activity.

Generally, 3 to 5 measures is a good number with which to start. Keep things simple.
For example, measures of safety meeting effectiveness would be:
 How often they start on time
 Percentage of attendees that actually attend that are required to attend
 Observations of attentiveness (people talking, looking elsewhere, sleeping, etc.)
 Number of times same topic repeated

Steps 5. Identify the means of employee engagement

Measure a mix of leading and trailing indicators. Spurlock used the example of the
Coors brewing facility in Golden, CO. They measure:
 Attendance and engagement of employees in individual activities (safety meeting
attendance, participation in safety events and fairs, etc.)
 Team activities

 Compliance activities

 Trailing indicators (injury and illness reports, lost-workday rate)

Step 6. Develop safety measurement methods and tools

This step includes development of checklists, observation methods, incident
investigations, surveys, scorecards, inspection schedules and methods, and audits.

For example, develop a template for conducting incident investigations, test it and
refine it yourself or with someone with investigation experience. Then measure how
supervisors or workers conduct investigations against the original template. Measure
percent of investigations completed on time, completeness, and how well
investigations identify the root cause of an incident, and how effectively the
recommended control measures reduce the hazard.

Step 7. Develop delivery strategies for measuring performance.

 Frequency of measures

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 Identify who is carrying out each measure

Step 8. Set performance goals.

Determine if the measures are specific to the conditions at the workplace, if they are
measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely.

Step 9. Monitor the progress of safety measures.

 Look for correlations between the leading measures and lagging measures. For
example, look at how training measures correlate with injury statistics.
 Determine whether employees are engaged or participating in safety measures.

Step 10. Adjust and modify safety measures over time.

Improve measurement systems by modifying, adding, or deleting relevant measures
over time.

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Self-Check No.1.1-3 Information Sheet No.1.1-3

Qualification Title Gas Metal Arc Welding NC II
Unit of Competency Practice Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Title Practicing Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Code 500311108

1. What are some safety measures in the workplace?

2. What is the nature of safety workplace?
3. Who is responsible for health and safety in the workplace?
4. What are the health and safety responsibilities of the employee?
5. Give the 10 steps to leading measures of workplace safety

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Answer Key No.1.1-3 Information Sheet No.1.1-3

Qualification Title Gas Metal Arc Welding NC II

Unit of Competency Practice Occupational Health and safety Practices

Module Title Practicing Occupational Health and safety Practices

Module Code 500311108

1. Workplace Health and Safety.

2. Safety should be prioritized of in such a way that it becomes second nature in the
workplace.
3. Everyone is responsible for health and safety in the workplace. Management is
responsible for providing workers with the necessary tools, training and protective
equipment to perform the work safely, and with the time and direction to do so.
4. Employees are responsible for: Being aware of risks to themselves and others and
communicating to control or minimize those risks; following established health and
safety procedures; reporting health and safety hazards that they become aware of;
promptly reporting injuries or illness that may be workplace related.
5. 10 steps leading measures of workplace safety
 Prioritize what is measured.
 Determine the hierarchal level of the organization to measure.
 Verify controls and identify obstacles to improvement.
 Develop a simple list of measure for each activity.
 Identify the means of employee engagement.
 Develop safety measurement methods and tools.
 Develop delivery strategies for measuring performance.

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 Set performance goals.

 Monitor the progress of safety measures.
 Adjust and modify safety measures over time.

Learning Experiences

Learning Outcome 2 Hazards/risk and its corresponding indicators are

identify in with the company procedures.
Learning Activities Special Instructions
7. Threshold Limit Value Read information sheet no.2.1-1 about threshold
(TLV). limit value (TLV). You are required to answer the self-
check to assess you if you are competent. And
proceed to another module.
8. Answer Self-Check for Compare to answer with the Self-Check Answer key
no.2.1-1 no.2.1.1. You are required to get all answers correct.
If not, read the information sheet again to answer all
questions correctly.
9. Determine Hazards. Read information sheet no.2.2-2 about determine
hazards. You are required to answer the self-check to
assess you if you are competent. And proceed to
another module.
10. Answer Self-Check for Compare to answer with the Self-Check Answer key
no. 2.2-2. no.2.2-2. You are required to get all answers correct.
If not, read the information sheet again to answer all
questions correctly.

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Information Sheet No.2.1-1

Qualification Title Gas Metal Arc Welding NC II

Unit of Competency Practice Occupational Health and safety Practices

Module Title Practicing Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Code 500311108

Proper training includes in the safe use of equipment and process, and the safety
rules that must be followed. Personnel need to know and understand the rules and
the consequences of disobeying them. For example, welders must be trained to
position themselves while welding or cutting so that their heads are not in the gases
or fume plume. A fume plume is a smoke-like cloud containing minute solid particles
arising directly from the area of melting metal. The fumes are metallic vapors that
have condensed into particulates. Before work begins, users must always read and
understand the manufacturer’s instructions on safe practices for the materials and
equipment, and the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). Certain AWS
specifications call for precautionary labels on consumables and equipment.

Manufacturers of welding consumables must, upon request, furnish a Material Data

Sheet that identifies materials present in their products that have hazardous
properties. The MSDS provides OSHA permissible exposure limits, known as the
Threshold Limit Value.

The threshold limit value (TLV) of a chemical substance is a level to which it is

believed a worker can be exposed day after day for a working lifetime without adverse
health effects. Strictly speaking, TLV is a reserved term of the American Conference
of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH). However, it is sometimes loosely
used to refer to other similar concepts used in occupational health and toxicology.
TLVs, along with biological exposure indices (BEIs), are published annually by the
ACGIH.
The TLV is an estimate based on the known toxicity in humans or animals of a given
chemical substance, and the reliability and accuracy of the latest sampling
and analytical methods. It is not a static definition since new research can often
modify the risk assessment of substances and new laboratory or instrumental

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analysis methods can improve analytical detection limits.

Three types of TLVs for chemical substances are defined:
1. Threshold limit value - Time weighted average (TLV-TWA): average exposure on
the basis of a 8h/day, 40h/week work schedule
2. Threshold limit value - Short-term exposure limit (TLV-STEL): spot exposure for a
duration of 15 minutes, that cannot be repeated more than 4 times per day with
at least 60 minutes between exposure periods
3. Threshold limit value - Ceiling limit (TLV-C): absolute exposure limit that should
not be exceeded at any time
Under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200, employers
are responsible for employee hazardous material training in the workplace. Many
welding consumables are included in the definition of hazardous materials according
to this standard. Welder must comply with the communication and training
requirements of this standards.

Proper use and maintenance of the equipment must also be taught. For example,
defective or worn electrical insulation in arc welding or cutting should not be used.
Also, defective or worn hoses used in oxyfuel gas welding and cutting, brazing, or
soldering should not be used. Training in equipment operation is fundamental to
safe operation.

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Self-Check No.2.1-1 Information Sheet No.2.1-1

Qualification Title Gas Metal Arc Welding NC II
Unit of Competency Practice Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Title Practicing Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Code 500311108

1. What is TLV?
2. Definition of TLV.
3. Give the three type of TLV

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Answer Key No.2.1-1 Information Sheet No. 2.1-1

Qualification Title Gas Metal Arc Welding NC II
Unit of Competency Practice Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Title Practicing Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Code 500311108

1. TLV means threshold limit value

2. The TLV is an estimate based on the known toxicity in humans or animals of a
given chemical substance, and the reliability and accuracy of the latest sampling
and analytical methods.
3. Three type of TLV
 Threshold limit value Threshold limit value - Time weighted average (TLV-TWA):
average exposure on the basis of a 8h/day, 40h/week work schedule
 Threshold limit value - Short-term exposure limit (TLV-STEL): spot exposure for
a duration of 15 minutes, that cannot be repeated more than 4 times per day
with at least 60 minutes between exposure periods
 Threshold limit value - Ceiling limit (TLV-C): absolute exposure limit that
should not be exceeded at any time

Information Sheet No.2.2-2

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Module Code 500311108

Hazard determination is the process of evaluating available scientific evidence in order

to determine if a chemical is hazardous pursuant to the HCS. This evaluation
identifies both physical hazards (e.g., flammability or reactivity) and health hazards
(e.g., carcinogenicity or sensitization). The hazard determination provides the basis for
the hazard information that is provided in MSDSs, labels, and employee training

Responsible to Conduct Hazard Determinations

only chemical manufacturers and importers are required to perform hazard
determinations on the chemicals they produce or import. Under the HCS, an employer
that manufactures, processes, formulates, or repackages a hazardous chemical is
considered a "chemical manufacturer." Distributors and employers may also choose to
conduct hazard determinations if they are concerned about the adequacy of hazard
information for the chemicals they use in their business or distribute to others.

Resources needed to conduct a hazard determination

Two primary resources are required for hazard determination. First is the complete,
accurate, up-to-date literature and data concerning the chemical in question. Second
is the ability to properly understand and interpret the information retrieved in order
to identify and document hazards. Manufacturers and importers of hazardous
chemicals are responsible for ensuring that hazard information provided to their
employees and downstream users is complete and accurate. To achieve this, the
person(s) assigned to conduct hazard determinations must have the ability to conduct
complete and effective literature and data retrieval. They should also be able to
effectively interpret the literature and data in order to determine the nature and
extent of physical and health hazards. A lack of qualified employees does not exempt
a manufacturer or importer from compliance with the HCS.
The definition of a chemical in the HCS is much broader than that which is commonly
used. The HCS definition of chemical is "any element, chemical compound, or mixture
of elements and/or compounds." Thus, virtually any product is a "chemical." These
various types of chemicals are as follows:

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 Element - the simplest form of matter. There are currently 109 known elements in
the periodic table. Examples of elements are aluminium, carbon, chlorine,
hydrogen, mercury and oxygen.
 Chemical compound - a substance consisting of two or more elements combined
or bonded together so that its constituent elements are always present in the same
proportions.
 Mixture - any combination of two or more chemicals if the combination is not, in
whole or in part, the result of a chemical reaction.
Although virtually all materials are considered chemicals under this definition, the
HCS identifies certain categories of chemicals that are not covered by the standard.
These categories are:
 Any hazardous waste as defined by the Solid Waste Disposal Act when subject to
regulations issued under that Act by the Environmental Protection Agency;
 Any hazardous substance as defined by the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation and Liability Act when the hazardous substance is the
focus of remedial or removal action being conducted under that Act in
accordance with Environmental Protection Agency regulations;
 Tobacco or tobacco products;
 Wood or wood products, including lumber which will not be processed, where the
chemical manufacturer or importer can establish that the only hazard they pose to
employees is the potential for flammability or combustibility (wood or wood
products which have been treated with a hazardous chemical covered by this
standard, and wood which may be subsequently sawed or cut, generating dust, are
not exempted);
 Articles, defined as a manufactured item other than a fluid or particle: (i) which is
formed to a specific shape or design during manufacture; (ii) which has end use
function(s) dependent in whole or in part upon its shape or design during end use;
and (iii) which under normal conditions of use does not release more than very
small quantities, e.g., minute or trace amounts of a hazardous chemical, and does
not pose a physical hazard or health risk to employees.
 Food or alcoholic beverages which are sold, used, or prepared in a retail
establishment (such as a grocery store, restaurant, or drinking place), and foods
intended for personal consumption by employees while in the workplace;

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 Any drug, as that term is defined in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act,
when it is in solid, final form for direct administration to the patient (e.g., tablets or
pills); drugs which are packaged by the chemical manufacturer for sale to
consumers in a retail establishment (e.g., over-the-counter drugs); and drugs
intended for personal consumption by employees while in the workplace (e.g., first-
aid supplies);
 Cosmetics which are packaged for sale to consumers in a retail establishment,
and cosmetics intended for personal consumption by employees while in the
workplace;
 Any consumer product or hazardous substance, as those terms are defined in
the Consumer Product Safety Act and Federal Hazardous Substances Act,
respectively, where the employer can show that it is used in the workplace for the
purpose intended by the chemical manufacturer or importer of the product, and
the use results in a duration and frequency of exposure which is not greater
than the range of exposures that could reasonably be experienced by
consumers when used for the purpose intended;
 Nuisance particulates where the chemical manufacturer or importer can establish
that they do not pose any physical or health hazard covered under this section;
 Ionizing and nonionizing radiation; and
 Biological hazards.
How to know if my chemical is "Hazardous"
Under the HCS, any chemical that presents a physical hazard or a health hazard is
considered a hazardous chemical. The HCS definitions for physical and health
hazards are:
 Physical hazard means a chemical for which there is scientifically valid evidence
that it is a combustible liquid, a compressed gas, explosive, flammable, an organic
peroxide, an oxidizer, pyrophoric, unstable (reactive) or water-reactive.
 Health hazard means a chemical for which there is statistically significant
evidence based on at least one study conducted in accordance with established
scientific principles that acute or chronic health effects may occur in exposed
employees. The term "health hazard" includes chemicals which are carcinogens,
toxic or highly toxic agents, reproductive toxins, irritants, corrosives, sensitizers,
hepatotoxins, nephrotoxins, and neurotoxins, agents which act on the
hematopoietic system, and agents which damage the lungs, skin, eyes, or mucous

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membranes.

Self-Check No.2.2-2 Information Sheet No.2.2-2

Qualification Title Gas Metal Arc Welding NC II
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Unit of Competency Practice Occupational Health and safety Practices

Module Title Practicing Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Code 500311108

1. What is hazard determination?

2. Who must conduct hazard determination?
3. What resources are needed to conduct a hazard determination?

Answer Key No.2.2-2 Information Sheet No.2.2-2

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Qualification Title Gas Metal Arc Welding NC II

Unit of Competency Practice Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Title Practicing Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Code 500311108

1. Hazard determination is the process of evaluating available scientific evidence in

order to determine if a chemical is hazardous pursuant to the HCS.
2. Only chemical manufacturers and importers.
3. There are two primary resources required for hazard determination. First is the
complete, accurate, up to date literature and data concerning the chemical in
question

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Learning Experiences

Learning Outcome 3 Contingency measures are recognized and

established in accordance with organizational
procedures.
Learning Activities Special Instructions
11. Control Hazards and Read information sheet no. 3.3-1 about control
Risks. hazards and risks. You are required to answer the
self-check to assess you if you are competent. And
proceed to another module.
12. Answer Self-Check for Compare to answer with the Self-Check Answer key
no.3.3-1. no.3.3.1. You are required to get all answers correct.
If not, read the information sheet again to answer all
questions correctly.
13. Rules for Dealing Read information sheet no.3.3-2 about rules for
Workplace Accidents. dealing workplace accidents. You are required to
answer the self-check to assess you if you are
competent. And proceed to another module.
14. Answer Self-Check for Compare to answer with the Self-Check Answer key
no.3.3-2. no.3.3-2. You are required to get all answers correct.
If not, read the information sheet again to answer all
questions correctly.
15.Personal Protective Read information sheet no.3.3-3 about personal
Equipment. protective equipment. You are required to answer the
self-check to assess you if you are competent. And
proceed to another module.
16. Answer Self-Check for Compare to answer with the Self-Check Answer key
no.3.3-3. no.3.3-3. You are required to get all answers correct.
If not, read the information sheet again to answer all
questions correctly.
17. Training Employees in Read information sheet no.3.3-4 about training
the Proper Use of PPE. employees in the proper use of PPE. You are required
to answer the self-check to assess you if you are
competent. And proceed to another module.

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18. Answer Self-Check for Compare to answer with the Self-Check Answer key
no.3.3-4 no.3.3-4. You are required to get all answers correct.
If not, read the information sheet again to answer all
questions correctly.

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Information Sheet No.3.3-1

Qualification Title Gas Metal Arc Welding NC II
Unit of Competency Practice Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Title Practicing Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Code 500311108

Control hazards and risks

A systematic approach:
A safe workplace doesn’t happen by chance or guesswork. It requires a systematic
approach to finding and fixing hazards and risks.
It begins with consulting staff on any potential health and safety issues, and
typically follows four steps:
1. Finding hazards in the workplace that could hurt people.
2. Figuring out (assessing) how people can be hurt and the likelihood of the hazards
hurting people (the level of risk)
3. Fixing the problems by deciding on the most effective risk controls that are
reasonably practicable under the circumstances.
4. Reviewing your risk controls and checking that they work.

Consult
Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. 2004 (OHS Act.), employers must
consult with employees when identifying and assessing hazards risks, and making
decisions about risk control.
Find
Working closely with your employees, look at every task in your workplace to find
potential hazards, i.e. anything that could be harmful. Some hazards will be obvious
because they’ll be common to industry, but others won’t be. Look at the history of
accidents in your particular industry. You should also talk to other people in your
industry and share experiences.
When to assess risk
Risk assessment involves:
 Determining what levels of harm can occur.
 Determining how harm can occur, and
 Determining the likelihood that harm will occur.

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It does not have to be a long, complex process involving lots of paperwork. Risk
assessment is a means to an end, nit an end itself, as such, it should be
straightforward, purposeful and actionable.
Fix
Once you’ve identified the hazards in your workplace and where necessary assessed
the risks, you need to start immediately on the most important step of all fixing the
problems.
Review
Controlling OHS hazards and risks is an ongoing process that needs to take into
account changes in the workplace. That’s why you should review your procedures
and risk controls regularly to ensure they are working well and are still relevant.

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Self-Check No.3.3-1 Information Sheet No.3.3-1

Qualification Title Gas Metal Arc Welding NC II
Unit of Competency Practice Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Title Practicing Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Code 500311108

Direction: Read the questions carefully and write TRUE if it is correct and FALSE if
is not.

1. A safe workplace doesn’t happen by chance or guesswork.

2. Systematic approach requires to find and fix hazards and risks.

3. Some hazards will be obvious because they’ll be common to industry, but others
won’t be.

4. Risk assessment involves determining what levels of harm can occur.

5. Fix means controlling OHS hazards and risks is an ongoing process that needs
to take into account changes in the workplace.

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Answer Key No.3.3-1 Information Sheet No.3.3-1

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1. TRUE

2. TRUE

3. TRUE

4. TRUE

5. FALSE

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Information Sheet No.3.3-2

Qualification Title Gas Metal Arc Welding NC II
Unit of Competency Practice Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Title Practicing Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Code 500311108

Rules for dealing with workplace accidents

Accidents happen if one of your employees gets injured, it can have a big impact on
your business. Following some simple rules can make all the difference when you have
a workers compensation claim.
Making sure you have a safe workplace is a great investment, but there’s always a
chance things will go wrong. If you’re in business long enough, chances are that
eventually someone you employ will get hurt. When they do, it helps to know how to
respond.
1. Report it
Whatever the injury, call your workers compensation insurer as soon as possible to
report it. Early reporting can save you money. There are no disadvantage to early
reporting, and it’s generally required by law.
2. Size doesn’t matter
However small the injury, don’t ignore it in the hope that she’ll be right! What may
appear initially to be a minor injury can end up being serious-particularly for strains
and sore backs where there’s no blood or broken bones to make it obvious. If you
report the incident and nothing serious eventuates, you’ve lost nothing.
3. The need for speed
When someone’s hurt the focus of all workers compensation insurers is early
intervention. That’s because the longer the claim goes on, the more expensive it is
likely to be for your insurer, which may then impact your future premiums. Getting
treatment as soon as possible stops things getting worse and helps your employee to
get back on the job with minimum disruption to your business. The sooner you call
your workers compensation insurer the sooner they can help.
4. Keep your cool
Workplace accident are disruptive and can be frustrating for a business owner,
particularly if you feel your employee was careless or didn’t follow your instructions.

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Feeling angry can be an understandable reaction but keep these feelings to yourself. If
you set up an adversarial dynamic with an injured worker it can add to everyone’s
stress levels, which can slow the recovery process. If you have any concerns discuss
them with your insurer.
5. Stay on the team
Just because someone has an injury doesn’t mean they’re useless. If they can’t do
their normal job then try hard to find them something else to do, even if it’s just a few
hours a week. The important thing is that they return to work in some capacity as
soon as they can. At GIO workers compensation we know from experience that
employers who are flexible and able to find alternative duties for an injured workers
who are flexible and able to find alternative duties for an injured worker will generally
have a better result.
It’s a good idea to go through your production processes and identify a range of tasks
an injured worker could perform. If you do this before the accident that makes it
easier for the treating doctor approve a return to work on suitable duties.
6. Accidents area opportunities-use them
Showing your genuine concern and supporting an injured worker through their
recovery is an excellent way to build staff engagement and loyalty. It’s an opportunity
no to be missed. Not only will the person who’s had accident appreciate your support,
but their colleagues will notice and this can have a dramatic effect on cohesion and
morale within your team.
If you have employees then dealing with workplace safety is part of doing business.
With the right response you can stay on your feet even when someone’s fallen.

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Self-Check No.3.3-2 Information Sheet No.3.3-2

Qualification Title Gas Metal Arc Welding NC II
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Module Title Practicing Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Code 500311108

Due the rules of dealing with workplace accident write the correct answer according
the situation.

1. Whatever the injury, call your workers compensation insurer as soon as

possible.
2. If you feel your employees was careless or didn’t follow your instructions, what
will you do?
3. However small the injury, don’t ignore it.
4. If they can’t do their normal job then try hand to find them something else to
do, even if it’s just a few hours a week.
5. When someone’s hurt the focus of all workers compensation insurers is early
intervention.

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Answer Key No.3.3-2 Information Sheet No.3.3-2

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1. Report it
2. Keep cool
3. Size doesn’t matter
4. Stay on the team
5. The need for speed

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Information Sheet No.3.3-3

Qualification Title Gas Metal Arc Welding NC II
Unit of Competency Practice Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Title Practicing Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Code 500311108

Hazards exit in every workplace in many different forms: sharp edges, falling objects,
flying sparks, chemicals, noise and a myriad of other potentially dangerous situations.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that employers
protect their employees from workplace hazards that can cause injury.

Controlling a hazard at its source is the best way to protect employees. Depending on
the hazard or workplace conditions, OSHA recommends the use of engineering or
work practice controls to manage or eliminate hazards to the greatest extent possible.
For example, building a barrier between the hazard and the employees is an
engineering control; changing the way in which employees perform their work is a
work practice control.

When engineering, work practice and administrative controls are not feasible or do not
provide sufficient protection, employers must provide personal protective equipment
(PPE) to their employees and ensure its use. Personal protective equipment, commonly
referred to as "PPE", is equipment worn to minimize exposure to a variety of hazards.
Examples of PPE include such items as gloves, foot and eye protection, protective
hearing devices (earplugs, muffs) hard hats, respirators and full body suits.

This guide will help both employers and employees do the following:
 Understand the types of PPE.
 Know the basics of conducting a "hazard assessment" of the workplace.

 Select appropriate PPE for a variety of circumstances.

 Understand what kind of training is needed in the proper use and care of PPE.

The Requirement for PPE

to ensure the greatest possible protection for employees in the workplace, the

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cooperative efforts of both employers and employees will help in establishing and
maintaining a safe and healthful work environment.

In general, employers are responsible for:

 Performing a "hazard assessment" of the workplace to identify and control physical
and health hazards.
 Identifying and providing appropriate PPE for employees.

 Training employees in the use and care of the PPE.

 Maintaining PPE, including replacing worn or damaged PPE.

 Periodically reviewing, updating and evaluating the effectiveness of the PPE

program.

In general, employees should:

 Properly wear PPE,
 Attend training sessions on PPE,

 Care for, clean and maintain PPE, and

 Inform a supervisor of the need to repair or replace PPE.

Selecting PPE
All PPE clothing and equipment should be of safe design and construction, and should
be maintained in a clean and reliable fashion. Employers should take the fit and
comfort of PPE into consideration when selecting appropriate items for their
workplace. PPE that fits well and is comfortable to wear will encourage employee use
of PPE. Most protective devices are available in multiple sizes and care should be
taken to select the proper size for each employee. If several different types of PPE are
worn together, make sure they are compatible. If PPE does not fit properly, it can
make the difference between being safely covered or dangerously exposed. It may not
provide the level of protection desired and may discourage employee use.

OSHA requires that many categories of PPE meet or be equivalent to standards

developed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). ANSI has been

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preparing safety standards since the 1920s, when the first safety standard was
approved to protect the heads and eyes of industrial workers. Employers who need to
provide PPE in the categories listed below must make certain that any new equipment
procured meets the cited ANSI standard. Existing PPE stocks must meet the ANSI
standard in effect at the time of its manufacture or provide protection equivalent to
PPE manufactured to the ANSI criteria. Employers should inform employees who
provide their own PPE of the employer's selection decisions and ensure that any
employee-owned PPE used in the workplace conforms to the employer's criteria, based
on the hazard assessment, OSHA requirements and ANSI standards. OSHA requires
PPE to meet the following ANSI standards:
 Eye and Face Protection: ANSI Z87.1-1989 (USA Standard for Occupational and
Educational Eye and Face Protection).
 Head Protection: ANSI Z89.1-1986.

 Foot Protection: ANSI Z41.1-1991.

For hand protection, there is no ANSI standard for gloves but OSHA recommends that
selection be based upon the tasks to be performed and the performance and
construction characteristics of the glove material. For protection against chemicals,
glove selection must be based on the chemicals encountered, the chemical resistance
and the physical properties of the glove material.

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Self-Check No.3.3-3 Information Sheet No.3.3-3

Qualification Title Gas Metal Arc Welding NC II
Unit of Competency Practice Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Title Practicing Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Code 500311108

1. Give the responsibility of an employer’s (1-3)

2. Give the responsibility of an employees (4-7)
3. Give the ANSI standards according to PPE.

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Answer Key No.3.3-3 Information Sheet No.3.3-3

Qualification Title Gas Metal Arc Welding NC II
Unit of Competency Practice Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Title Practicing Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Code 500311108

1. Employer’s responsibility
 Performing a "hazard assessment" of the workplace to identify and control
physical and health hazards.
 Identifying and providing appropriate PPE for employees.
 Training employees in the use and care of the PPE.
 Maintaining PPE, including replacing worn or damaged PPE.
 Periodically reviewing, updating and evaluating the effectiveness of the PPE
program.

2. Employee’s responsibility
 Properly wear PPE
 Attend training sessions on PPE
 Care for, clean and maintain PPE
 Inform a supervisor of the need to repair or replace PPE.

3. ANSI standards according to PPE.

 Eye and face protection ANSI Z87.1-1989
 Head protection: ANSI Z89.1-1986
 Foot protection: ANSI Z41.1-1991

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Information Sheet No.3.3-4

Qualification Title Gas Metal Arc Welding NC II
Unit of Competency Practice Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Title Practicing Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Code 500311108

Training Employees in the Proper Use of PPE

Employers are required to train each employee who must use PPE. Employees must
be trained to know at least the following:
 When PPE is necessary.
 What PPE is necessary?

 How to properly put on, take off, adjust and wear the PPE.

 The limitations of the PPE.

 Proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of PPE.

Employers should make sure that each employee demonstrates an understanding of

the PPE training as well as the ability to properly wear and use PPE before they are
allowed to perform work requiring the use of the PPE. If an employer believes that a
previously trained employee is not demonstrating the proper understanding and skill
level in the use of PPE, that employee should receive retraining. Other situations that
require additional or retraining of employees include the following circumstances:
changes in the workplace or in the type of required PPE that make prior training
obsolete.

The employer must document the training of each employee required to wear or use
PPE by preparing a certification containing the name of each employee trained, the
date of training and a clear identification of the subject of the certification.

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Self-Check No.3.3-4 Information Sheet No.3.3-4

Qualification Title Gas Metal Arc Welding NC II
Unit of Competency Practice Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Title Practicing Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Code 500311108

Read the direction carefully and identify the correct answer either employee or
employer responsibilities.
1. Demonstrate to understand of PPE training.
2. Should make sure properly wear and use of PPE.
3. Must documents the training.
4. Required to train each person.
5. If the person is not properly demonstrating the proper understanding and skills
level in the use of PPE it should receive retraining letter.

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Answer Key No.3.3-4 Information Sheet No.3.3-4

Qualification Title Gas Metal Arc Welding NC II
Unit of Competency Practice Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Title Practicing Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Code 500311108

1. Employee
2. Employer
3. Employer
4. Employer
5. Employee

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Learning Experiences

Learning Outcome 4 Threshold Limit Value

Learning Activities Special Instructions
19.Emergency Drill Read information sheet no.4.4-1 about emergency
Procedures drill procedures. You are required to answer the self-
check to assess you if you are competent. And
proceed to another module.
20. Answer Self-Check for Compare to answer with the Self-Check Answer key
no.4.4-1 no.4.4-1. You are required to get all answers correct.
If not, read the information sheet again to answer all
questions correctly.

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Information Sheet No.4.4-1

Qualification Title Gas Metal Arc Welding NC II
Unit of Competency Practice Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Title Practicing Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Code 500311108

Emergency drill procedures

Emergency drills are extremely important to ensure that alarm systems are working
properly, that emergency reporting systems are efficient and to encourage the
communication between your school or workplace and emergency departments in the
city. Make sure to post emergency procedures in every area of your building and that
all new employees are immediately informed of their roles. By making these drills a
priority, you can prevent injury and catastrophe if an actual disaster strikes.

Emergency Coordinators

Assign an adequate amount of emergency

coordinators to begin orchestrating the emergency procedure. For example, if you are
coordinating a school emergency drill, there should be at least one teacher or
employee in each hallway who will lead the other teachers and students to their
designated emergency exits. These coordinators should be led in a training walk-
through session once every year before the annual drill. These coordinators will call
the fire department, lead their peers and relay all information to the fire department
upon their arrival.

Room by Room

In each room, teachers, students or employees must follow safety protocol before
exiting. All laboratory operations or electrical devices should be turned off. Windows
and doors should be opened or closed in accordance with the particular fire safety
rules of your building. Chairs should be pushed into desks and large bags and other
items should be placed under desks. Ensure that all members of the room or area are
accounted for before exiting the room in a calm fashion.

Proceeding to Meeting Place

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One of the most important parts of the emergency drill procedure is to establish the
meeting places for each class or department. Have each leader or emergency
coordinator lead their group in a quick walk toward the designated area. All people
participating in the drill should be kept calm while exiting and upon reaching the
location. All participants should stay in the meeting place until the alarm has ceased
and each emergency coordinator has been given permission to let everybody go back
to their normal working areas.

Upkeep
Emergency coordinators or other personnel should be assigned to check all closets,
restrooms, and storerooms to ensure that all people have evacuated the building.
Personnel should also be assigned to aid all handicapped students in leaving the
building. If streets must be crossed to reach the designated meeting area, emergency
coordinators should act as crossing guards to promote student safety.

Evaluation

It is important to include members of senior management in the drill who are actively
participating to show that all members of the staff are in support of the drill. By
inviting the head of the school, superintendent and senior board members, you can
have these senior members evaluate the success of the drill first hand. To make sure
these staff members are available, make sure to invite them and organize the event
ahead of time by at least a few weeks. After the drill, conduct a meeting with the staff
and the emergency coordinators to report on its successes and failures.

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Self-Check No.4.4.1 Information Sheet No.4.4-1

Qualification Title Gas Metal Arc Welding NC II
Unit of Competency Practice Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Title Practicing Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Code 500311108

Read the question carefully and kindly choose the correct letter.

1. Responsible for assign in emergency procedure.

a. Emergency coordinators
b. Evaluator
c. Planner

2. Important to ensure that alarm systems are working properly.

a. Safety Officer
b. Emergency coordinator
c. Emergency drill
3. One of the most important parts of emergency drill procedure.
a. Room by room
b. Proceeding to meeting place
c. None of the above.
4. It is important to include members of senior management who are actively
participating to support of the drill.
a. Human Resource
b. Evaluation
c. Management
5. Other personnel should be assigned to check all closets, restrooms, and
storerooms to ensure that all people have evacuated the building.
a. Up keep
b. Evaluation
c. Room by room

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Answer Key No.4.4-1 Information Sheet No.4.4-1

Qualification Title Gas Metal Arc Welding NC II
Unit of Competency Practice Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Title Practicing Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Code 500311108

1. A
2. C
3. A
4. B

5. A

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Module Title Practicing Occupational Health and safety Practices
Module Code 500311108

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