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COMPETENCY BASED
METALS LEARNING MATERIAL
AND ENGINEERING
Qualification title:
SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING (SMAW) NC II
Unit of Competency:
APPLY SAFETY PRACTICES
Module Title:
APPLYING SAFETY PRACTICES
SAN PEDRO TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE

HOW TO USE THIS COMPETENCY- BASED LEARNING
MATERIALS
Welcome!
The unit of competency, " APPLY SAFETY PRACTICES ", is
one of the competencies of SMAW NCII, a course which comprises
the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for a Welder.
The module, APPLYING SAFETY PRACTICES, contains
training materials and activities related to Welding.
In this module, you are required to go through a series of
learning activities in order to complete each learning outcome. In
each learning outcome are Information Sheets, Self-Checks, Task
Sheets and Job Sheets. Follow and perform the activities on your
own. If you have questions, do not hesitate to ask for assistance
from your trainor.
Remember to:
 Read information sheets and complete self-checks. Suggested
references are included to supplement the materials provided in
this module.
 Perform the Task Sheets and Job Sheets until you are
confident that your outputs conform with the Performance
Criteria Checklist that follows every sheet.
 Submit outputs of the Task Sheets and Job Sheets.
 When you feel confident that you have had sufficient practice,
ask your trainer to evaluate you. The results of your assessment
will be recorded in your Progress Chart and Accomplishment
Chart.
You need to complete this module before you can perform the
module on .
Date Developed: Document No. Common 1

SMAW NCII March 2023
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Date Revised: Page 2 of 100
APPLY SAFETY
PRACTICES Developed by: Revision #
Marco B. Arellano
SMAW NCII
COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIALS
List of Common Competencies
No. Unit of Competency Module Title Code
APPLY SAFETY APPLYING SAFETY MEE721201

1.
PRACTICES PRACTICES
INTERPRETING MEE721202
INTERPRET DRAWINGS
2. DRAWINGS AND
AND SKETCHES
SKETCHES
PERFORMING
PERFORM INDUSTRY MEE721203
3. INDUSTRY
CALCULATIONS
CALCULATIONS
CONTRIBUTE TO CONTRIBUTING TO MEE721204

4.
QUALITY SYSTEM QUALITY SYSTEM
MEE721205
5. USE HAND TOOLS USING HAND TOOLS
PREPARE WELD PREPARING WELD MEE721206

6.
MATERIALS MATERIALS
SETUP WELDING SETTING UP WELDING MEE721207

7.
EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT
FIT UP WELD FITTING UP WELD MEE721208

8.
MATERIALS MATERIALS
MEE721209
9. REPAIR WELDS REPAIRING WELD
SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES

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QUALIFICATION: SMAW NCII
UNIT OF COMPETENCY: APPLY SAFETY PRACTICES
MODULE TITLE: APPLYING SAFETY PRACTICES
MODULE DESCRIPTOR: This module covers safety practices applied in the
workplace.
NOMINAL DURATION: 4hrs
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of this module you MUST be able to:
1. Identify hazardous area

2. Use personal protective clothing and devices
3. Perform safe handling of tools, equipment and materials
4. Perform first aid
5. Use Fire extinguisher
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Hazards are identified correctly in accordance with OHS principles.
2. Safety signs and symbols are identified and adhered to.
3. Appropriate protective clothing and devices correctly selected and
used in accordance with OHS requirements or industry/company
policy.
4. Safety procedures for pre-use check and operation of tools and
equipment followed in accordance with industry/ company policies.
5. Tools, equipment and materials handled safely in accordance with
OHS requirements and industry/company policies.
6. First aid treatment of injuries are carried out according to
recommended procedures.
7. Fire extinguisher selected and operated correctly according to the type
of fire.
DETAILS OF LEARNING OUTCOME
LEARNING OUTCOME 1.1 IDENTIFY HAZARDOUS AREA

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CONTENTS:
1. Hazard to be avoided in welding
2. Welding safety signs and symbols
3. Occupational safety standards and enterprise safety policies.
1. Hazards are identified correctly in accordance with OHS
procedures.
2. Safety signs and symbols are identified and adhered to in
accordance with workplace safety procedure.
CONDITIONS:
The students/ trainee should be provided with:
•Safety sign and symbols
•Instructional materials
-Reference book
-Learning modules/manuals
-Safety standards manual
-Enterprise safety policies/guidelines
METHODOLOGIES
 Lecture/demonstrations
 Self pace learning
 Group discussion
ASSESSMENT METHODS
1. Written/oral
2. Direct observation
3. Interview
Learning Experiences
Learning Outcome 1
Learning Activities Special Instructions

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Information Sheet 1.1-1
(Hazard to be avoided in welding)
Learning Objectives:
After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, YOU MUST be able to know:
1.Hazards are identified correctly in accordance with OHS procedures.

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2.Safety signs and symbols are identified and adhered to in
accordance with workplace safety procedure.
To achieve safe working conditions in the metal fabrication and

welding industry, all personnel should be able to recognise the hazards
which apply to their particular occupation. Welding operators must also
know the correct operating procedures for the equipment.
An operator can be subjected to many safety hazards associated with
the industry. As with any other industrial worker, they may be injured
through incorrect lifting practices, falling or tripping, or incorrect use of
hand tools and machines. The operator will also encounter particular
hazards associated with welding.
A clean, tidy workplace, free from combustible materials, is an
essential requirement for the safety of welding personnel.
Additionally, others working in the vicinity of welding operations are
at risk from hazards such as electrocution, fumes, radiation, burns or flying
slag and noise. They too must be protected if their health and safety is not
to be put at risk.
TYPES OF HAZARDS
1. Electric Shock
2. Fumes
3. Radiation
4. Fire And Explosion
5. Burns
The major hazards associated with arc welding
1. ELECTRIC SHOCK

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Electric shock may only cause a minor tingling sensation or it may cause
muscle spasms, or paralysis and this may cause an operator to grip onto the
source of electricity. In the worst case scenario this may contribute to the
welding operator’s death.
In arc welding processes a number of potential electrocution sources can be
identified.
The primary input lead is either 415 V or 240 V and should never be
tampered with, altered, or repaired except by a licensed electrician. The
output circuit of an arc welder is controlled at a ‘safe voltage’ but this safe
voltage can also kill if given ideal conditions. The ancillary circuits of most
welders are also at a safe voltage of either 32 V or 24 V, although some
machine manufacturers also use 110 V on older control circuits.
The prevention of electrical shock from welding equipment relies on three

major principles.
1. That the OCV(Open Circuit Voltage) of welding machines is low

enough to prevent easy passage of current through the body.

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Although arc welding machines are capable of supplying a wide range of
current, they generally operate within the following voltage range:
Arc voltage: 16–36 V
To maximise safety for the welding operator, OCV is restricted to:
Maximum OCV for AC machines is 80 V
Maximum OCV for DC machines is 110 V
2. That electrical resistance in the welding circuit is low. The current will
take the path of least resistance.
Maintain insulation on leads and handpiece Avoid moisture and use

insulating gloves
3. That the current path is confined to the welding circuit.
Don’t touch live parts

Don’t put body in current path
To avoid electric shock, the following practices are highly

recommended.
Dry gloves in good repair should

be worn when handling equipment,
particularly when changing
electrodes.
Footwear should be insulating, dry,

and in good condition.

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Welding equipment should be in
good repair and fully insulated.
2. FUMES

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LEARNING OUTCOME 1.2 USE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND DEVICES

CONTENTS:
1. Personal protective equipment (PPE) for different welding operations

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2. Proper uses of different types of personal protective equipment (PPE)
3. Occupational safety standards and enterprise safety policies.
1. Personal protective clothing/equipment (PPE) identified as per job
requirements
2. Proper wearing of PPE are properly observed in accordance with
workplace safety policies.
3. PPE conformed with the approved occupational safety standards.
CONDITIONS:
1. Personal protective equipment (PPE)

- Hard hat
- Safety shoes
- Gloves
- Goggles
- Welder apron
2. Instructional materials for:
- Reference book
- Learning modules/manuals
- Safety standards
- Enterprise safety policies/guidelines
METHODOLOGIES
• Lecture/demonstrations
• Self pace learning
• Group discussion
ASSESSMENT METHODS
• Written/oral
• Direct observation
• Interview

(Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for different welding operations)
1.Personal protective clothing/equipment (PPE) identified as per job
requirements

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2.Proper wearing of PPE are properly observed in accordance with workplace
safety policies.
3.PPE conformed with the approved occupational safety standards.
Welding - Personal Protective Equipment

Body Part Equipment Illustration Reason
Eyes and Welding Protects from:
face helmet, hand  radiation
shield, or
goggles  flying
particles,
debris
 hot slag,
sparks
 intense
light
 irritation
and
chemical
burns
Wear fire
resistant head
coverings under
the helmet where
appropriate
Lungs Respirators Protects against:
(breathing)
 fumes and
oxides
Exposed skin Fire/Flame Protects against:

(other than resistant  heat, fires
feet, hands, clothing and
and head) aprons  burns
 radiation
Notes: pants
should not have
cuffs, shirts
should have flaps
over pockets or be
taped closed

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Ears-hearing Ear muffs, Protects against:
ear plugs
 noise
Use fire resistant

ear muffs where
sparks or splatter
may enter the
ear, rather than
plugs.
Feet and Boots, gloves Protects against:
hands  electric
shock
 heat
 burns
 fires

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LEARNING OUTCOME 1.3 PERFORM SAFE HANDLING OF TOOLS,

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EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
CONTENTS:
1. Pre-use inspection and checking procedure
2. Safe handling of tools, equipment and materials
3. Equipment and power tools orientation and familiarization
4. Workplace Occupational Health and Safety procedures
1. Pre-use checking and inspection of tools and equipment are
conducted in accordance with industry/ company policies.
2. Safe handling of tools, equipment and materials are properly
observed in accordance with OHS requirements and industry/ company
policies.
3. Safety label and tag of tools and equipment are strictly followed in
accordance with industry/ company policies.
CONDITIONS:
• Equipment/accessories
- Hard hat
- Safety shoes
- Gloves
- Goggles
- Welder apron
• Instructional materials:
- Reference book
- Learning modules/manuals
- Safety standards
- Enterprise safety policies/guidelines
METHODOLOGIES
ASSESSMENT METHODS
• Written/oral
• Interview
LEARNING OUTCOME 1.4 PERFORM FIRST AID

CONTENTS:

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1. Different types of injuries
2. First aid treatment procedure
3. Emergency hotline number and offices
4. Proper handling of injured individual
1. First aid treatment of injuries are carried out according to
recommended procedures
2. Emergency hotline and proper authority are accessed and contacted
in accordance with workplace procedure.
CONDITIONS:
•Equipment
-First aid kit (different types)
-Oxygen
-Stretcher
-Medicine
•Learning materials
-Video tape, CD’s, transparencies
•Directory hotline number and offices

METHODOLOGIES
ASSESSMENT METHODS
• Written/oral
• Interview
• Demonstration
LEARNING OUTCOME 1.5 USE FIRE EXTINGUISHER

CONTENTS:
1. Types of firefighting equipment
2. Types of fire extinguishers

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3. Fire hoses
4. Fire hydrants
5. Sources/causes of fires
6. Proper use of firefighting equipment
1. Fire fighting equipment identified according to types/source of fires.
2. Use of fire fighting equipment demonstrated in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Used fire fighting equipment and accessories are recorded/reported
for replacement/refill in accordance with enterprise approved safety
regulations.
CONDITIONS:
•Equipment
-Fire extinguishers (different types)
-Fire hydrants
-Video players/monitors
•Learning materials
-Types of fires/sources
-Types of fire fighting equipment and its operations
-Manuals on fire protection regulations
-Video tape, CD’s, transparencies
-Report cards/checklist
METHODOLOGIES
ASSESSMENT METHODS
• Written/oral
• Interview
• Demonstration

(TYPES OF FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT)
1.Fire fighting equipment identified according to types/source of fires.
2.Use of fire fighting equipment demonstrated in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions.

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3.Used fire fighting equipment and accessories are recorded/reported
for replacement/refill in accordance with enterprise approved safety
regulations.
There are many different types of fire safety equipment. Each device is
designed specifically to deal with the different classes of fire in a range of
environments. If you’re struggling to figure out which fire safety devices you
need in your building, take a look at the following range of equipment.
Once you have an idea of the fire safety measures in your building, be
sure to take a look at our fire equipment service options. We test and
inspect a wide range of equipment – contact us today to request our
services.
1. Fire Extinguishers
Most buildings contain a variety of hand-held firefighting equipment.
This range of equipment is designed to help contain small fires before they
spread and become too large to control. Portable fire extinguishers are
available with a number of different extinguishing agents to help you combat
a flame. A portable extinguisher may contain the following substance:
water
foam
dry powder

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CO2
wet chemical
If you would like to know which fire extinguisher is designed for which
type of fire, check out our other blog post.
2. Fire Blankets
Fire blankets are designed to smother class F fires. That means flame
that is fuelled by cooking oils and fats. Naturally, fire blankets are installed
in kitchen environments, where the chance of a class F fire is the highest.
3. Fire Hose Reels

Fire hose reels are ideal for extinguishing class A fires. That is fires
that are fuelled by paper, rubber, wood, and other non-conductive materials.
As fire hose reels discharge water, they cannot be used to combat electrical
fires. There are other types of fire safety equipment designed to deal with
electrical fires – namely C02 fire extinguishers.
4. Signage
All fire equipment should be accompanied by standard signage. This
helps users identify the location and type of equipment they can access in
an emergency. There is a range of different regulations when it comes to fire
safety signage. Each piece of equipment is accompanied by an Australian
standard for maintenance and installation. The corresponding guide will
contain more information about signage and where it should be located.
5. Sprinklers
When it comes to the design, installation, and maintenance of fire
sprinkler systems in Australia, there are a number of standards that could
apply to your building. The following standards will influence the
implementation of fire sprinklers in your space:
AS 2118.6:2012 Standard for Automatic fire sprinkler systems

Combined sprinkler and hydrant systems in multistorey buildings
AS 2118.1:2017 Standard for Automatic fire sprinkler systems
General systems
AS 1905.1:2005 Standard for Components for the protection of
openings in fire-resistant walls Fire-resistant doorsets

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AS 1760:2105 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems –
System design, installation and commissioning Fire
6. First Aid Kits

They might not be the first thing to spring to mind when you think of
the different types of fire safety equipment, but first aid kits are essential in
the aftermath of a fire. Having adequate first aid measures on hand will help
with minor injuries sustained during a fire. It’s also a matter of compliance –
as a business owner or manager, you need to provide your staff members
with first aid.
7. Emergency & Exit Signs

Whilst firefighting equipment is important during an emergency when
a flame is out of control, you need to evacuate a building. Emergency and
exit signs will help to provide a clear path to an exit during a fire. Having
clear signage and lighting will help contain panic and guide your team
members to an appropriate exit in time. Emergency and exit lights need to
be maintained according to the AS 2293:2005 (Set) standard for Emergency
escape lighting and exit signs.
8. Smoke Alarms
Some types of fire safety equipment are designed for detection. Smoke
alarms should be installed in all commercial and domestic buildings. If you
are a landlord, the legislation for smoke alarm installation varies from state
to state. You can find more information about your obligations on your state
government website.

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APPLY SAFETY PRACTICES

APPLYING SAFETY PRACTICES

SAN PEDRO TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE

Date Developed: Document No. Common 1

List of Common Competencies

No. Unit of Competency Module Title Code

APPLY SAFETY APPLYING SAFETY MEE721201

CONTRIBUTE TO CONTRIBUTING TO MEE721204

PREPARE WELD PREPARING WELD MEE721206

SETUP WELDING SETTING UP WELDING MEE721207

FIT UP WELD FITTING UP WELD MEE721208

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES

Date Developed: Document No. Common 1

1. Identify hazardous area

DETAILS OF LEARNING OUTCOME

LEARNING OUTCOME 1.1 IDENTIFY HAZARDOUS AREA

Date Developed: Document No. Common 1

The students/ trainee should be provided with:

•Safety sign and symbols

-Safety standards manual

-Enterprise safety policies/guidelines

Learning Activities Special Instructions

Date Developed: Document No. Common 1

Date Developed: Document No. Common 1

To achieve safe working conditions in the metal fabrication and

The major hazards associated with arc welding

Date Developed: Document No. Common 1

The prevention of electrical shock from welding equipment relies on three

1. That the OCV(Open Circuit Voltage) of welding machines is low

Date Developed: Document No. Common 1

Maintain insulation on leads and handpiece Avoid moisture and use

3. That the current path is confined to the welding circuit.

Don’t touch live parts

To avoid electric shock, the following practices are highly

Dry gloves in good repair should

Footwear should be insulating, dry,

Date Developed: Document No. Common 1

Date Developed: Document No. Common 1

LEARNING OUTCOME 1.2 USE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND DEVICES

Date Developed: Document No. Common 1

1. Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Information Sheet 1.2-1

Date Developed: Document No. Common 1

Welding - Personal Protective Equipment

Exposed skin Fire/Flame Protects against:

Date Developed: Document No. Common 1

Use fire resistant

Date Developed: Document No. Common 1

LEARNING OUTCOME 1.3 PERFORM SAFE HANDLING OF TOOLS,

Date Developed: Document No. Common 1

The students/ trainee should be provided with:

DETAILS OF LEARNING OUTCOME

LEARNING OUTCOME 1.4 PERFORM FIRST AID

Date Developed: Document No. Common 1

•Directory hotline number and offices

DETAILS OF LEARNING OUTCOME

LEARNING OUTCOME 1.5 USE FIRE EXTINGUISHER