Contents

1. Block A: Safety Related Functions Introduction

   1. Plumbing Apprenticeship Program Level 1 Series
   2. Disclaimer
   3. Safety Advisory
   4. Symbol Legend

2. Acknowledgements

   1. Resources

3. Accessibility

4. A-1 Workplace Hazards

   1. A-1 Workplace Hazards Introduction

   2. A-1.1 Describe the Causes and Results of Accidents

      1. Safety Culture
      2. Main Causes of Accidents
      3. Workplace Hazards
      4. Hazard Assessment
      5. Professionalism and Housekeeping
      6. Role of the Workers’ Compensation Board: Investigate, Inspect, Educate, and Compensate
      7. Costs of Accidents and Injuries
      8. Self-Test A-1.1: Describe the Causes and Results of Accidents
      9. References

   3. A-1.2 Describe Short-Term Hazards in the Trades

      1. Slips, Trips, and Falls
      2. Excavations
      3. Working Around Vehicles and Heavy Equipment
      4. Elevated Work
      5. Confined Spaces
      6. Electrical Hazards
      7. Lockout and Tagout (LOTO)
      8. Compressed Gas
      9. Weather
      10. Self-Test A-1.2: Describe Short-Term Hazards in the Trades
      11. References

   4. A-1.3 Describe Long-term Hazards in the Trades

      1. Airborne Hazards
      2. Musculoskeletal Injury
      3. Occupational Skin Diseases
      4. Hearing Loss
      5. Self-Test A-1.3: Describe Long-term Hazards in the Trades
      6. References

   5. A-1.4 Describe General Safety Precautions and Procedures

      1. Housekeeping
      2. Safety Awareness
      3. Horseplay
      4. Respect for Others’ Safety
      5. Proximity Work
      6. Electrical Hazard Guidelines
      7. Tools
      8. Ventilation
      9. Screens
      10. Working in a Confined Space
      11. Flammable Liquids
      12. Weather
      13. Safety Precautions When Working at Elevations
      14. Self-Test A-1.4: Describe General Safety Precautions and Procedures
      15. References

   6. A-1.5 Describe Emergency Equipment and Facilities

      1. Utilities
      2. Fire Control Systems
      3. Emergency Wash Stations
      4. Emergency Exits
      5. First Aid Facilities
      6. Emergency Contact/Phone Numbers
      7. Muster Point
      8. Disaster Plan
      9. Self-Test A-1.5: Describe Emergency Equipment and Facilities
      10. References

   7. A-1.6 Describe How a Workplace Safety Policy is Established

      1. Process
      2. Committees
      3. Employee Orientation
      4. Job Safety Analysis
      5. Job Site Safety Meetings
      6. Reporting Accidents
      7. Investigations
      8. First Aid
      9. Hearing
      10. Job Task Permits
      11. Self-Test A-1.6: Describe How a Workplace Safety Policy Is Established
      12. References

   8. A-1.7 Describe Lockout and Tag-out (LOTO) Procedures

      1. Understanding System Operation
      2. Identification Requirements
      3. Situations Where Lockout is Required
      4. Lockout Equipment
      5. Self-Test A-1.7: Describe Lockout and Tagout Procedures
      6. References

   9. Self-Test A-1.1: Describe the Causes and Results of Accidents

   10. Answer Key: Self-Test A-1.1

   11. Self-Test A-1.2: Describe Short-term Hazards in the Trades

   12. Answer Key: Self-Test A-1.2

   13. Self-Test A-1.3: Describe Long-Term Hazards in the Trades

   14. Answer Key: Self-Test A-1.3

   15. Self-Test A-1.4: Describe General Safety Precautions and Procedures

   16. Answer Key: Self-Test A-1.4

   17. Self-Test A-1.5: Describe Emergency Equipment and Facilities

   18. Answer Key: Self-Test A-1.5

   19. Self-Test A-1.6: Describe How a Workplace Safety Policy Is Established

   20. Answer Key: Self-Test A-1.6

   21. Self-Test A-1.7: Describe Lockout and Tagout Procedures

   22. Answer Key: Self-Test A-1.7

5. A-2 WorkSafeBC Regulations

   1. A-2 WorksafeBC Regulations Introduction

      1. References

   2. A-2.1 Define Terms Used in the Workers Compensation Act

      1. Definitions in the Act
      2. Self-Test A-2.1: Define Terms Used in the Workers Compensation Act
      3. References

   3. A-2.2 Describe WCA Conditions of Compensation

      1. Workers Who Are Covered
      2. Compensated Injuries and Job-Related Illness
      3. Circumstances for Compensation
      4. Worker Benefits
      5. Self-Test A-2.2: Describe WCA Conditions of Compensation
      6. References

   4. A-2.3 State the Responsibilities of Employers, Workers and Others at the Workplace

      1. Employers’ Workplace Responsibilities
      2. Others’ Workplace Responsibilities
      3. Owners’ Workplace Responsibilities
      4. Suppliers’ Workplace Responsibilities
      5. Self-Test A-2.3: State the Responsibilities of Employers, Workers and Others at the Workplace
      6. References

   5. A-2.4 Describe the WCA Requirements for Reporting Workplace Accidents

      1. Worker Report
      2. Employer Report
      3. Self-Test A-2.4: Describe the WCA Requirements for Reporting Workplace Accidents
      4. References

   6. A-2.5 Use the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation

      1. OHS Regulation Organization
      2. Rights and Responsibilities
      3. OHS Guidelines
      4. Using the OHS Regulation
      5. Self-Test A-2.5: Use the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
      6. References

   7. Self-Test A-2.1: Define Terms Used in the Workers Compensation Act

   8. Answer Key: Self-Test A-2.1

   9. Self-Test A-2.2: Describe WCA Conditions of Compensation

   10. Answer Key: Self-Test A-2.2

   11. Self-Test A-2.3: State the Responsibilities of Employers, Workers and Others at the Workplace

   12. Answer Key: Self-Test A-2.3

   13. Self-Test A-2.4: Describe the WCA Requirements for Reporting Workplace Accidents

   14. Answer Key: Self-Test A-2.4

   15. Self-Test A-2.5: Use the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation

   16. Answer Key: Self-Test A-2.5

6. A-3 Safe Handling of Hazardous Materials

   1. A-3 Safe Handling of Hazardous Materials Introduction

   2. A-3.1 Explain the Hazardous Products Legislation

      1. Purpose of WHMIS
      2. Legislation
      3. Globally Harmonized System
      4. Hazardous Products
      5. Recognition of Rights and Responsibilities
      6. Hazardous Product Classifications
      7. Self-Test A-3.1: Explain the Hazardous Products Legislation
      8. References

   3. A-3.2 Describe the Key Elements of WHMIS

      1. Labelling
      2. Safety Data Sheets
      3. Education and Training
      4. Self-Test A-3.2: Describe the Key Elements of WHMIS
      5. References

   4. A-3.3 Describe the Labelling of Controlled Products

      1. Supplier Labels
      2. Other Supplier Labels
      3. Workplace labels
      4. Other Means of Identification
      5. Partially Exempt Products
      6. Completely Exempt Products
      7. Self-Test A-3.3: Describe the Labelling of Controlled Products
      8. References

   5. A-3.4 Describe Information to be Disclosed on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

      1. SDS Sections
      2. Self-Test A-3.4: Describe Information to be Disclosed on an SDS
      3. References

   6. A-3.5 Identify Pictograms Found on WHMIS Labels

      1. Hazard Classes, Categories and Pictograms
      2. Hazard Classes and Categories Without Pictograms
      3. Self-Test A-3.5: Identify Pictograms Found on WHMIS Labels
      4. References

   7. A-3.6 Explain WHMIS Education and Training

      1. Employer Responsibilities
      2. Education
      3. Job-Specific Training
      4. Implementing WHMIS in the Workplace
      5. Self-Test A-3.6: Explain WHMIS Education and Training
      6. References

   8. Self-Test A-3.1: Explain the Hazardous Products Legislation

   9. Answer Key: Self-Test A-3.1

   10. Self-Test A-3.2: Describe the Key Elements of WHMIS

   11. Answer Key: Self-Test A-3.2

   12. Self-Test A-3.3: Describe the Labelling of Controlled Products

   13. Answer Key: Self-Test A-3.3

   14. Self-Test A-3.4: Describe Information to Be Disclosed on an SDS

   15. Answer Key: Self-Test A-3.4

   16. Self-Test A-3.5: Identify Pictograms Found on WHMIS Labels

   17. Answer Key: Self-Test A-3.5

   18. Self-Test A-3.6: Explain WHMIS Education and Training

   19. Answer Key: Self-Test A-3.6

7. A-4 Personal Safety Practices

   1. A-4 Personal Safety Practices Introduction

   2. A-4.1 Describe Safety Gear and Work Clothing

      1. WorkSafeBC Regulations
      2. Personal Apparel
      3. Personal Protection
      4. Hand and Skin Protection
      5. Foot Protection
      6. Fall Protection
      7. General Care of PPE
      8. Self-Test A-4.1: Describe Safety Gear and Work Clothing
      9. References

   3. A-4.2 Describe Fall Protection Systems

      1. Fall Restraint System
      2. Fall Arrest System
      3. Fall Protection Equipment
      4. Self-Test A-4.2: Describe Fall Protection Systems
      5. References

   4. A-4.3 Lift and Move Objects Safely

      1. General Rules for Lifting and Moving Objects
      2. Procedures for Lifting Specific Objects
      3. Back Maintenance
      4. Self-Test A-4.3: Lift and Move Objects Safely
      5. References

   5. Self-Test A-4.1: Describe Safety Gear and Work Clothing

   6. Answer Key: Self-Test A-4.1

   7. Self-Test A-4.2: Describe Fall Protection Systems

   8. Answer Key: Self-Test A-4.2

   9. Self-Test A-4.3: Lift and Move Objects Safely

   10. Answer Key: Self-Test A-4.3

8. A-5 Fire Safety

   1. A-5 Fire Safety Introduction

   2. A-5.1 Describe the Conditions Necessary to Support a Fire

      1. Fuel
      2. Oxygen
      3. Heat
      4. Flashpoint and Autoignition
      5. Fire Triangle
      6. Fire Tetrahedron
      7. Self-Test A-5.1: Describe the Conditions Necessary to Support a Fire
      8. References

   3. A-5.2 Identify Class of Fires and Extinguishers

      1. Classes of Fires
      2. Types of Fire Extinguishers
      3. Multipurpose Fire Extinguishers
      4. Self-Test A-5.2: Identify Class of Fires and Extinguishers
      5. References

   4. A-5.3 Apply Preventive Fire Safety Precautions

      1. Preparation
      2. Storage of Flammable Materials
      3. Shop Electrical Wiring and Equipment
      4. Safe Use of Temporary Heating
      5. Self-Test A-5.3: Apply Preventive Fire Safety Precautions
      6. References

   5. A-5.4 Describe First-Response Firefighting

      1. Steps to Take Prior to Fighting a Fire
      2. Training
      3. Using a Portable Fire Extinguisher
      4. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep (PASS)
      5. Self-Test A-5.4: Describe First-Response Firefighting
      6. References

   6. Self-Test A-5.1: Describe the Conditions Necessary to Support a Fire

   7. Answer Key: Self-Test A-5.1

   8. Self-Test A-5.2: Identify Class of Fires and Extinguishers

   9. Answer Key: Self-Test A-5.2

   10. Self-Test A-5.3: Apply Preventive Fire Safety Precautions

   11. Answer Key: Self-Test A-5.3

   12. Self-Test A-5.4: Describe First-Response Firefighting

   13. Answer Key: Self-Test A-5.4

9. Glossary - Block A: Safety Related Functions

10. Appendix A

    1. Sample Safety Data Sheet for Chromium Acetate Hydroxide
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11. Version History

12. Plumbing Apprenticeship & Trade Resources in BC

    1. Plumbing Apprenticeship & Certification Resources
    2. Workplace Safety & Regulations
    3. Financial Supports
    4. Mental Health & Wellness Support
    5. Crisis Support

13. OER Adoption Form

14. TRU Open Education Resource Error Form