identify Workers' Compensation
Board and WHMIS regulations that apply to a carpentry and joinery work environment
describe safety and accident
prevention procedures for a carpentry and joinery work environment
use safe work practices
SUGGESTED
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Engage students in a
class discussion about the potential effects of a carpentry and joinery work
environment on one's health. Have students brainstorm lists of specific health
problems and safety hazards that could result from this work environment.
In groups of two or three, have each group consider ways of improving or modifying
the work environment (e.g., tools, equipment, accessories, ventilation, floor)
that would inhibit the development of health problems and prevent accidents.
Each group then presents its findings orally to the class or produces a written
report.
Invite a speaker from
WCB to give a presentation on the wide range of shop-related accidents. Have
students address any questions they may have. Following the presentation,
have students break into groups and conduct a safety audit. Have groups share
their information and then ask each group to develop a "Shop Safety Guide"
that would apply to the class wood shop.
Provide students access
to the MSD sheets and WHMIS regulations related to hazardous materials commonly
found in a carpentry and joinery work environment. Using ten clearly labelled
containers, have groups of students research and then report on the hazards,
handling methods, and first-aid procedures associated with the material in
each container.
SUGGESTED
ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
As students work in the
wood shop, observe the extent to which they are able to:
demonstrate safe
use of tools and equipment
demonstrate safe
handling of potentially hazardous materials
utilize safe and
healthy work practices.
Use multiple-choice and
short-answer tests to assess students' knowledge of safety regulations and
of policies and procedures related to the use of equipment.
Evaluate students' knowledge
of safe material handling by administering a WHMIS certification exam to the
class.
When students use MSD
sheets, evaluate responses based on questions such as:
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