Module 1: Thermal Process and Mild Steel Pipework -

1. Module 1: Thermal Process and Mild Steel Pipework - Code of Behaviour & Health & Safety Guidelines Unit 1 – Training Services Unit

2. Welcome Develop – Knowledge, Skills, to enter the labour market. Health & Safety, prevent accidents at the place of work

3. 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

4. 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

5. Time Keeping and Attendance • You MUST be on time • Do 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

6. Canteen Behaviour • Safety clothing & footwear must be worn • Queue in an orderly manner • Sit in allocated areas only • No smoking • Adhere to canteen timetables • Show courtesy to canteen staff • Purchased goods cannot be exchanged • Return tray and utensils to trolley • Shoplifting = dismissal • CCTV in operation • Sick pay paid with doctors certificate • Place soft drink cans in bins provided

7. Car Park Behaviour • MAX speed limit – 5MPH • Follow road arrows & signs • Park at rear of building • Park at your own risk • Do not park in Staff Only marked spaces • No sport allowed • Keep car park litter free • Warning stickers will be placed • CCTV in operation

8. 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

9. 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

10. Disciplinary Procedure *Disciplinary Review DR Example, next slide

11. 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

12. Waste Management & Waste Recycling Policy • Soft drink cans • Paper • Cardboard • Metal • Batteries • Rubble – bricks/blocks/mortar • Waste oil • General waste • Timber – nails/screws/removed

13. 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

14. 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

15. Health & Safety

16. Safety Declaration • Introduction • Declaration • Responsibility • Procedural documents • Safety auditing • Methodology statement • Hazard identification • Objective • Provide a safe and healthy training and work environment

17. Safety Declaration…….continued • Training Centre responsibility • Provide training and instruction • Make safety devices available • Staff, trainees and apprentices responsibility • Reasonable care of his/her own safety • Co-operate with the Training Centre • Use protective clothing and equipment • Report any defects in equipment etc. immediately • Do not intentionally interfere with any appliance, etc.

18. Accident Prevention • Injuries are caused by accident • Accidents are unplanned happenings • Unplanned happenings are initiated by unsafe actions • Take responsible attitude • Be aware of specific hazards • Fix it before you leave

19. Accident Prevention…….continued • Handling Materials • Not what is handled but how it's handled • Walking • Watch your step • Falls • Stack materials in a stable and steady manner • Put tools away • Don't climb • Machinery • Operate and clean using the makers instructions • Check guards • Disconnect the power supply • Handle all cutting parts with care • Ensure floor free from grease and is dry • Concentrate on the job

20. Accident Prevention…….continued • Tidiness • Keep the workplace tidy • First aid • If you feel ill, report to your instructor immediately • Fires • Keep fire-fighting equipment clear of obstructions • Keep doors and exits clear of obstructions • Electricity • Take care • Look at the information plate • Is the cable sound and undamaged? • Is the plug undamaged? • Compressed air • Compressed air can injure and kill

21. Accident Prevention…….continued • Eye protection • Always wear eye protection • Footwear • Invest and wear safety boots • Breathing Apparatus • Wear masks or breathing apparatus • Hearing protection • Wear ear protection

22. Computer Health & Safety

23. Computer Health & Safety …….continued

24. Unsafe Acts

25. Unsafe Acts…….continued

26. Manual Lifting Correct way to lift

27. Manual Lifting …….continued What can happen if you do not lift correctly

28. Rules of Manual Lifting

29. Rules of Manual Lifting…….continued

30. Industrial Dermatitis & You • What is industrial dermatitis? • Disease of the skin – soreness/redness/ • Irritating substance • Where on the body? • Hand and arms • Eyes, face and neck • What causes industrial dermatitis? • Wide variety of things • Mineral oil, chemicals, acids, resins, solvents, degreasers • How to prevent industrial dermatitis • Wash your hand, face and neck • Do not wear dirty clothes • Action • Go to the doctor

31. Finally • Develop your safety sense • Attitude of mind • Alertness • Knowledge • Read the Safety Code • Play safe • Clothing • Avoid loose clothing • Hand tools • Keep your hand tools in good order