Safety, Quality and the… · SHS1 Manufacturing Engineering

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.3.3.LI.1 - Identify potential hazards in the workspace.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define the term “workplace hazard” and distinguish between the main categories of hazards (physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychological).
Identify at least five potential hazards when shown a video or image of a manufacturing workplace.
Classify identified hazards into the correct hazard category with at least 80% accuracy.
Explain why early identification of hazards is important for preventing accidents and protecting worker health.
Work collaboratively in mixed-ability, mixed-gender groups to present findings on workplace hazards and respond respectfully to feedback.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Manufacturing Tools, Equipment and Processes (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Safety, Quality and the Environment (3.3)
Content standard: 1.3.3.CS.1 - Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of workplace safety and workplace organizational hazards. 1.3.3.LO.1 Describe the importance of safety, health and environmental considerations for the manufacturing industry. 1.3.3.LO.2 Explain the positive and negative effects manufacturing industries have on the society.
Indicator: 1.3.3.LI.1 - Identify potential hazards in the workspace.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 15 (Week 35 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 47

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative Learning:
- Show learners a video of a manufacturing workplace and let them identify the various potential hazards at the workplace.
- In different task groups, identify various types of workplace hazards and present results to the class. Encourage learners to respectfully comment on presentation and tolerate criticism.
Teaching and Learning Materials:
- * Audio visuals * Projector and video resources
- * Textbooks * Internet access.
Assessment (1.3.3.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding.