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New York City District Council of Carpenters Training Center | Evaluated Learning Experience

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Introduction to Millwright Health and Safety (MWT111)

Course Category: 
Apprentice Program for Millwrights: Four Year Program
Length: 
35 hours (1 week).
Location: 
The New York City District Council of Carpenters, 395 Hudson Street, New York, NY.
Dates: 
September 2002 - Present.
Instructional delivery format: 
Traditional classroom model
Learner Outcomes: 

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: identify and define physical and health hazards and toxicity of chemicals; recognize an emergency and take appropriate steps to prevent further injury; perform basic first aid and secure the injured person(s) until emergency personnel arrive; identify and demonstrate how to practice standard precautions to reduce the risk of disease transmission; and apply simple ergonomic principles and procedures to reduce the risk of injury to the muscles.

Instruction: 
This course creates awareness of the most prevalent hazards associated with the construction site and provides apprentices with the knowledge and skills necessary to help minimize the consequences of injury. The course covers the federal regulatory requirements that govern work site safety and conditions (OSHA) and the following topics: First Aid and CPR, blood borne pathogens, and general ergonomics (effective ways to work to prevent injury and Cumulative Trauma Disorders). All training is conducted by OSHA-certified instructors.
Credit recommendation: 

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Millwright, Carpentry, Electrician, Welding, Tool and Die, Welding Repair, Pipefitting and Plumbing, Construction Technology, and related disciplines (11/08) (11/13 revalidation) (1/19 revalidation).

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