Hazard Identification & Action
A hazard can be described as anything that could cause you and others any form of harm.
A hazard that can cause you serious harm is described as significant.
Once a significant hazard has been determined the school must take “all practical steps” to eliminate, isolate or minimize the significant hazard.
Safety Signage
Here are some examples : Identify the sign, Describe what it means ,Explain what action you would take
SAFE USE OF MAINS POWERED TOOLS AND EXTENSION CORDS
Describe/ Explain what is a mains powered power tool
Tool used by plugging it into a power socket.
Where are you likely to use it?
Construction site, workshop, home.
Give 3 examples of a mains power tool you may have already used.
Describe/explain the task you used it for.
Cordless Drill: Drill holes in wood.
Metal Cutting Saw: To cut a piece of wood a few days ago.
Belt Sander: To sand down a piece of wood.
General safety around electricity.
What to look for, exposed wires in a power cable, any broken equipment,
What do I do if something is wrong. Turn the tool off, turn off switches, cut electricity.
General hazards and dangers of mains powered power tools,
Moving parts, vibration, noise, projectiles, entanglement.
What is meant by “RCD” Why is it important
Residual current device. An electrical safety device that quickly breaks an electrical circuit with leakage current to the ground. It is to protect equipment and to reduce the risk of serious harm from an ongoing electric shock.
What is meant by “Double Insulation” Why is it important
Double or reinforced insulation is another method of protection against electric shock, consisting of an extra layer of supplementary insulation over the basic insulation, or a single layer of special reinforced insulation directly over the live parts.
Safety checks and safe working practices when using a mains powered tool, Make sure there are no exposed wires, wires aren't tangled, wearing PPE,
Hazards and dangers of extension cords
Trip hazard, exposure to water, exposed wires,
Safe Use of extension cords
Turn off when they start to feel hot, Don't bend cords when in use, dont use indoor cords outdoors, when unplugging pull the plug out not the cord.
General PPE when using mains-powered tools
Personal Protective Equipment.
What is PPE?
Personal Protective Equipment
What are the basic requirements for PPE here at the HHS workshop?
Safety glasses, Shoes, Overalls, Ear Muffs/Plugs,
Here is a photo of me in basic PPE:
What isn’t PPE?
Ordinary working clothes or uniforms not designed for the health and safety of workers,
Motorcycle or bike helmets,
Safety equipment used in competitive sports competitions,
An offensive weapon used as self-defense or as deterrent equipment. For example, truncheons or CS gas canisters as used by the police or military (but helmets, body armour, and other PPE used to protect staff from physical violence, is included),
Portable devices for detecting and signaling risks and nuisances, such as badges for detecting radiation, or personal gas detectors.
Who pays for your PPE?
The business your employed to or the school
Explain the different types/range of basic PPE that is available in the workplace.
Respiratory Protective Equipment: Dust Mask, Respiration Mask,
Hearing Protection: Ear Muffs, Earplugs,
Eye Protection: Safety Glasses, Welding Mask, Face Sheild,
Protective Clothing: Overalls, Gloves,
In Business studies, I made an advertisement about the benefits of Kiwisaver retirement. This is my advertisement.
For the whole of this term our Home Economics class has been working on a Cutural assessment with the final product being a dish from that culture. I got in a group with Austin and we chose Italy. We had to answer a bunch of different questions about Italy's culture and put it on a slide show. Then we had to decide on one dish from that country and we knew from the start we would do pizza. We researched recipes and decided on a Pepperoni Pizza. On the day we were quite stressed because we were running out of time fast so we had to cut the dough resting short and hurry up and cook the pizza. The final product came out good and this is the link our slide show,
LO: We are learning to express our views on a topical issue using "Write that essay" sentences.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
My Perspective:
#1) The Simple Sentence
I don't think teachers should be allowed to carry guns around school.
#11) The W-start sentence
While I can see why it could be necessary, I don't think it's needed to be armed while in a school as there can be many negatives.
#2) Very Short Sentence
Teachers shouldn't be armed.
Other Perspective:
#3) The Power Sentence
It will be a good idea for teachers to be armed around the school.
#12) Explore The Subject
Armed teachers, this is a good idea for themselves and students, this is for their safety.
#1) The Simple Sentence
Teachers should be allowed to carry guns around school.
This week Andreas and I made a poster in English class. We had to make the poster about a new language feature that we didn't know about. We chose Cliche and in the poster we had to include the definition, and some examples. This is our poster,
