WELD 1555 - Welding Safety
This course covers personal protection equipment (PPE), workplace safety, confined spaces, hot work permits; safety data sheets (SDS) and hazards that pertain to welding.
Credits: 2
Minimum Student Competencies
Upon completion of WELD1555 Welding Technology Safety, the student will:
- Identify common hazards in welding
- Appraise safety data sheets
- Assess safe techniques used to avoid welding fumes
- Determine safe techniques of storing/handling compressed gas cylinders
- Describe safe techniques used to prevent electric shock
- Compare proper material handling methods
- Explain power tool safety
- Justify lock Out Tag Out procedures
- Evaluate forklift safety
- Critique proper rigging techniques
- Demonstrate respirator selection and use
- Demonstrate fire extinguisher use
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of WELD1555 Welding Technology Safety the student will:
1. Perform quality welds and cuts to industry standards.
2. Apply principles of welding theory to welding practice.
3. Demonstrate proper use of welding related terms.
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