CABW 100A Woodworking Safety
Course examines the proper use and maintenance of hand and power tools used in the cabinetmaking industry. This is also an intense study of workshop, tool, and hazardous material safety. Topics include safety of self, safety of others, safe worksites, fire and electrical hazards. There will be an introduction to cabinetmaking machinery. Safe handling and storage of hazardous materials such as paints, stains, and glues will be addressed
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
CABW 100AWoodworking Safety
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
10
Semester Contact Hours Lab
10
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
Course examines the proper use and maintenance of hand and power tools used in the cabinetmaking industry. This is also an intense study of workshop, tool, and hazardous material safety. Topics include safety of self, safety of others, safe worksites, fire and electrical hazards. There will be an introduction to cabinetmaking machinery. Safe handling and storage of hazardous materials such as paints, stains, and glues will be addressed
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Successful students in this course will be able to safely operate all hand and power tools exemplified in this program
- Successful students will be able to demonstrate and explain the proper techniques for maintaining and properly using all hand and power tools.
- Students will also be able to describe and demonstrate the proper use of personal protective equipment, the proper handling and storage of hazardous materials, and the proper uses for fire extinguishers
- Students will be required to pass a final comprehensive exam, including a task demonstration.
- Student success will be measured in each of the following areas: Machinery check off lists, equipment demonstration exams, completion of all assigned tasks and homework, and a final evaluation.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Intense study of Shop safety on the equipment, both hand and power. This includes safety of self, equipment, others, projects, area, fire and electrical. As well as safety on paint materials, glues, etc. Students will learn proper safety procedures in lab as well at home. This will also consist of basic machinery uses on all of the equipment in the lab and personal tools in safety cabw 100b. Students will be tested in the area both written and performance based for passage of this coarse. Students will be required to make demonstration cuts, and small projects using these tools to begin their mastery of the machinery. This will show the instructors if they need more direction in their aptitude of each of the pieces of equipment in the lab. The coarse s main focus will be on maintaining a safe environment, safe employees, and safety for equipment being used. This will produce a student/employee that will produce as well as be safety conscious at all times
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
General Safety
General Individual Safety
Group Safety
Protective Gear
Hard Hat
Gloves
Safety Glasses
Personal Protective Equipment
Hearing Protection
Hand Tools
Hammers
Hand Saws
Chisels
Screwdrivers
Pliers
Planes
Utility Knife
Miscellaneous
Power/Air Tools
See Attached List
Storage/Handling Toxic Materials
Storage Areas
Fire Proof Canister
Fire Proof Storage Cabinet
Fire Extinguisher
a. Use and Storage Of
Clean Up
Sweeping 101
Equipment
General
Required Exams
Online Course
Required Text
Safety handout from instructor and Modern Cabinetmaking and its workbook most resent printing. By Umstattd, Publisher Goodheart Wilcox, isbn# 3766,and isbn #3774 handouts, safety brochure. Required program tools as well as writing materials and tape measure. Safety equipment of your own.
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
General Safety
General Individual Safety
Group Safety
Protective Gear
Hard Hat
Gloves
Safety Glasses
Personal Protective Equipment
Hearing Protection
Hand Tools
Hammers
Hand Saws
Chisels
Screwdrivers
Pliers
Planes
Utility Knife
Miscellaneous
Power/Air Tools
See Attached List
Storage/Handling Toxic Materials
Storage Areas
Fire Proof Canister
Fire Proof Storage Cabinet
Fire Extinguisher
a. Use and Storage Of
Clean Up
Sweeping 101
Equipment
General Online Course