Trade of Plumbing – Phase 2Module 1 – Unit 1

Module 1: Thermal Process and Mild Steel Pipework - Code of Behaviour & Health & Safety Guidelines

Unit 1 – Training Services Unit

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Welcome

Develop – Knowledge,Skills, to enter the labour market.

Health & Safety, prevent accidentsat the place of work

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Standards of Behaviour in the Training Centre

Smoking in designated areas

Cigarette ends to go into containers

No antisocial behaviour No bulling No loitering No littering Do not clock-on for others No wilful damage of

property & equipment

Do not remove goods from the centre Theft = dismissal Sexual harassment = dismissal Racism = dismissal Setting of fire alarms = dismissal Interfering with fire alarms = dismissal Close circuit TV in operation Do not appear in an unfit state = home No wilful damage of property &

equipment = dismissal

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Payment of Training Allowance

Clock card – first day Payment weekly for clocked hours only Lost or damaged card = €6.00 First week pay made at end of second week Payment made to your bank account – pay slip Bank account details, name, number sort code Trainees must give ID, Drivers License on first day Travel allowance if you live more than 3 miles away Accommodation allowance if you live 16 miles away You will receive travel or accommodation not both Sick pay paid with doctors certificate Sick pay for 3 days in 3 months or 6 days in 6

months Queries – Services To Business (STB) department

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Time Keeping and AttendanceMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

08.30-15.45 08.30-15.45 08.30-15.45 08.30-15.45 08.30-12.45

You MUST be on timeDo not clock out early Queue in an orderly manner

Rules: Clock In late or clock out twice one week = verbal warning Repetition: Written Disciplinary Review (DR1) Repetition: Written Disciplinary Review (DR2) Repetition: Written Disciplinary Review (DR3) and dismissal Do not leave without notifying instructor, always clock out and in

when you return Failure to notify instructor within 5 working days of absenteeism =

dismissal Absent for 10 days in total = dismissal

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Canteen Behaviour

Safety clothing & footwear must be wornQueue in an orderly manner Sit in allocated areas onlyNo smokingAdhere to canteen timetablesShow courtesy to canteen staffPurchased goods cannot be exchangedReturn tray and utensils to trolleyShoplifting = dismissalCCTV in operationSick pay paid with doctors certificatePlace soft drink cans in bins provided

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Car Park Behaviour

MAX speed limit – 5MPHFollow road arrows & signs Park at rear of buildingPark at your own riskDo not park in Staff Only marked spacesNo sport allowedKeep car park litter freeWarning stickers will be placedCCTV in operation

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Classroom Behaviour

No smoking Use of mobile phones prohibited Keep the classroom tidy Do not enter other classrooms without

permission Use of personal stereos prohibited Food & drink is not permitted Wearing of overalls and boots is not

permitted

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Workshop Behaviour

No smoking You MUST wear protective clothing and

boots Use of personal stereos prohibited Use of mobile phones prohibited Keep the work area clean & tidy Do not enter other workshops without

permission Wearing of rings, neckchains etc. is not

permitted Food & drink is not permitted

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Disciplinary Procedure

Verbal Minor breach of rules:

The Instructor issues a verbal warning

DR1* Continuous breach of the Rules:

The Instructor issues a Disciplinary Review Form, signed by the Instructor, Trainee/Apprentice and Assistant Manager

DR2* Continuous breach of the Rules:

The Instructor issues a Disciplinary Review Form, signed by the Instructor, Trainee/Apprentice and Assistant Manager and a copy is sent to Employer of Apprentice

DR3* DISMISSED FROM COURSE

* Disciplinary Review DR Example, next slide

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Computer User Policy Use computers, professionally,

responsibly etc. Do not expect privacy Computer system belongs to the ETB Do not take software to nor remove software

from the classroom DO NOT USE computer resources for any of

the following: Sending, receiving explicit, profane etc.

material Handling or storing commercial or personal

advertisements Do not waste computer resources, i.e. sending

mass emails etc. Using or copying software Install unauthorised software Set passwords without permission Violating any law

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Waste Management&

Waste Recycling Policy

Soft drink cans Paper Cardboard Metal Batteries Rubble –

bricks/blocks/mortar Waste oil General waste Timber –

nails/screws/removed

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Dismissable Offences

Third Disciplinary Review (DR3) Failure to notify your instructor within 5 working days of

absenteeism Bullying Clocking on behalf of others Malicious damage to property & equipment Setting off the fire alarm maliciously Interfering with fire fighting equipment Sexual harassment Racism Theft Unlawful use of the internet

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Discriminatory Grounds

Discriminatory is outlawed on 9 grounds = gender – marital status – family statussexual orientation – religious belief – agedisability – race – member of the traveller community

Harassment = repeated or unwanted verbal or physical behaviour

Bullying = dismissal Sexual harassment = dismissal Racism = dismissal

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Health & Safety

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Safety Declaration

IntroductionDeclarationResponsibilityProcedural documentsSafety auditingMethodology statementHazard identification

ObjectiveProvide a safe and healthy training and work environment

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Safety Declaration…….continued

Training Centre responsibilityProvide training and instructionMake safety devices available

Staff, trainees and apprentices responsibilityReasonable care of his/her own safetyCo-operate with the Training CentreUse protective clothing and equipmentReport any defects in equipment etc. immediatelyDo not intentionally interfere with any appliance, etc.

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Accident Prevention

Injuries are caused by accident Accidents are unplanned happenings Unplanned happenings are initiated by unsafe actions

Take responsible attitudeBe aware of specific hazardsFix it before you leave

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Accident Prevention…….continued

Handling MaterialsNot what is handled but how it's handled

WalkingWatch your step

FallsStack materials in a stable and steady mannerPut tools awayDon't climb

MachineryOperate and clean using the makers instructionsCheck guardsDisconnect the power supplyHandle all cutting parts with careEnsure floor free from grease and is dryConcentrate on the job

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Accident Prevention…….continued

TidinessKeep the workplace tidy

First aidIf you feel ill, report to your instructor immediately

FiresKeep fire-fighting equipment clear of obstructionsKeep doors and exits clear of obstructions

ElectricityTake careLook at the information plateIs the cable sound and undamaged?Is the plug undamaged?

Compressed airCompressed air can injure and kill

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Accident Prevention…….continued

Eye protectionAlways wear eye protection

FootwearInvest and wear safety boots

Breathing ApparatusWear masks or breathing apparatus

Hearing protectionWear ear protection

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Computer Health & Safety

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Computer Health & Safety …….continued

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Unsafe Acts

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Unsafe Acts…….continued

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Manual Lifting

Correct way to lift

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Manual Lifting …….continued

What can happen if you do not lift correctly

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Rules of Manual Lifting

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Rules of Manual Lifting…….continued

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Industrial Dermatitis & You What is industrial dermatitis?

Disease of the skin – soreness/redness/Irritating substance

Where on the body?Hand and armsEyes, face and neck

What causes industrial dermatitis?Wide variety of thingsMineral oil, chemicals, acids, resins, solvents, degreasers

How to prevent industrial dermatitisWash your hand, face and neckDo not wear dirty clothes

ActionGo to the doctor

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Finally

Develop your safety senseAttitude of mindAlertnessKnowledge

Read the Safety Code Play safe Clothing

Avoid loose clothing Hand tools

Keep your hand tools in good order