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TTSP 0100: Workplace Safety
Effective date
June 2019
Department
Transportation Trades Sampler
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course includes the Worker’s Compensation Act outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, and its applicability to the automotive and heavy mechanical workplace. Topics include the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), WHMIS labels, shop emergency equipment and fire control.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
Grade 12 Equivalency
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Define terms used in the Worker's Compensation Act.
- State the "Core Requirements" and the "General Hazard Requirements" of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.
- State the legislation for Safety Data Sheet (SDS) labels.
- Describe and apply the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) in the context of an automotive shop.
- Perform vehicle safety inspection.
- Describe and apply shop driving and personal safety precautions and procedures.
- Describe the conditions and classifications of fire, its prevention and control.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 7.5
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 17.5
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 5
Total Hours: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 17.5
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 5
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, computer lab and hands-on practical work.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
70%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Quizzes and Assignments (formative-theory) |
|
Exam |
20 |
Theory exam (summative-theory) |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Ongoing observations of workplace behavior and use of tools and equipment |
|
Participation |
25 |
Observable active participation and team work |
Course topics
- Worker's Compensation Act Occupational Health and Safety Regulation MSDS labels Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Safety Inspections Personal Safety Precautions Fire Prevention and Control
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.