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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, MALAYSIA VOCATIONAL COLLEGE STANDARD CURRICULUM MODULE INFORMATION

MODULE CODE LEVEL CREDIT UNIT CONTACT HOUR

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SAFETY PRACTICES IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY CCT 102 1 SEMESTER 1 1.0 FACE TO FACE NON FACE TO FACE : 2.0 HOURS/WEEK :

MODULE TYPE PREREQUISITE CORE REQUISITE

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MODULE OUTCOMES: Upon the success completion of this module, students should be able to: 1 2 3 4 5 6 identify, apply and perform OSH practices use safe attires and gears while performing various jobs according to job requirements comply with tools and equipment safety rules adhere to site safety equipment demonstrate the use of fire fighting equipment apply emergency first aid techniques

MODULE DESCRIPTIONS

This module provides construction students an overview of the basic safety practices that will be encountered on a construction site, how site safety is organized and implemented as well as which areas fall under the umbrella of Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) and OSHAs jurisdiction. Students will gain a basic understanding of how regulations and OSHA safeguards operate to protect both workers and employers, and how they can benefit personally from a better understanding of OSHA standards.

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CONTENT AND LEARNING STANDARDS COURSE MODULE CODE : : : CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY SAFETY PRACTICES IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY CCT 102

CONTENT STANDARD

LEARNING STANDARD

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

IDENTIFY, APPLY AND PERFORM OSHA PRACTICES

1.1 Identify the occupational health and safety policies and rules on construction 6.1.1 sites clearly. 6.2.1 1.2 Apply the occupational health and safety policies and procedure on construction 1.2.2 sites correctly.

1.1.1 Read and understand the occupational and safety policies and rules on construction sites.

1.2.1

Practise construction safety when handling tools and equipment at work place and on site according to Workshop Procedure

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CONTENT STANDARD

LEARNING STANDARD

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

USE SAFE ATTIRES AND GEARS FOR VARIOUS JOBS ACCORDING TO JOB REQUIREMENTS.

2.1

Identify the suitable clothing while performing various works.

2.1.1

Choose types of clothing according to job specification. Wear proper cloth while working in workshop according to job requirement. Select appropriate safety attires to prevent accident according to job specification. Recognize any defect while choosing safety equipments. Organize safety attires while performing various works in the correct way according to OSHA requirement. Check the condition of safety attires according to OSHA procedures

2.1.2

2.2 Check the condition of safety attires 2.2.1 regularly. 2.2.2

2.2.3

2.2.4

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2.3 Use safe attires and gears properly.

2.3.1

Use safety attires while operating a machine according to job requirement.

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CONTENT STANDARD

LEARNING STANDARD 3.1 Ensure all equipment are in good condition. 3.1.1

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

COMPLY WITH TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT SAFETY RULES

Identify tools and equipment to be used are in good condition for any job. Operate the machinery in safe condition by complying to safety regulations of machinery. Follow safety regulations according to requirement. Label all safety signs at the appropriate points in the workshop.

3.1.2

3.2 Obey all safety instructions at working place.

3.2.1

3.2.2

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CONTENT STANDARD 4. ADHERE TO SITE SAFETY EQUIPMENT

LEARNING STANDARD

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

4.1 Check work site safety.

4.1.1 Select various instruction symbols and signs about at the work according to OSHA requirement.

4.2

Ensure all equipment arranged accordingly.

4.2.1 Ensure all equipments used on site are arranged according to specifications. 4.3.1 Follow optimum safety precautions while operating the equipment on site.

4.3 Obey all safety instructions on site.

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LEARNING STANDARD

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

5. DEMONSTRATE THE USE OF FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT

5.1 Identify causes of fire.

5.1.1 List causes of fires in workplace in accordance with workshop safety manual. 5.2.1 Identify location of fire extinguisher in worksite in accordance with workshop safety manual. 5.2.2 Identify the types appropriate fire extinguisher.

5.2 Select the appropriate fire extinguisher.

5.3 Check the fire extinguisher regularly.

5.3.1

Check the condition of fire extinguisher regularly according to requirement specifications.

5.4 Operate fire extinguisher.

5.4.1

Use fire extinguisher according to worksite practice.

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CONTENT STANDARD 6 APPLY EMERGENCY FIRST AID TECHNIQUES

LEARNING STANDARD 6.1 Identify common injuries.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 6.1.1 List down common injuries in workshop and construction site according to workshop safety procedure. 6.2.1 Choose the right medicine and treatment according to workshop safety procedure. Apply medicine and treatment for emergency treatment according to safety procedure. Perform various method of dressing and bandaging by using the right medicine and treatment as specifications. Perform life saving treatment using artificial respiration according to specifications.

6.2 Select the right medicine and Treatment.

6.2.2

6.2.3

6.2.4

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6.2.5

Demonstrate Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) using proper method according to OSHA procedure. Apply CPR by proper method that comply with the safety procedure.

6.2.6

6.3 Identify emergency and evacuation procedures at construction sites.

6.3.1 Practice the emergency and evacuation procedures at construction site according to emergency procedures. 6.3.2 Follow the emergency and evacuation procedures at construction sites according to emergency treatment procedures.

6.4 Call ambulance for serious cases Immediately.

6.4.1

Make an emergency call according to emergency procedure.

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