HARARE POLYTECHNIC

SCHEME OF WORK
SUBJECT :SHEQ DEPARTMENT : NC ELECTRICAL
YEAR SEMESTER 1

W TOPIC AIMS METHODS STUDENT RESOURCE LESSON

K ACTIVITIE S EVALUATION
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1.1.1 Identify Students should be able to: Discussion
hazards & risks
associated with 1. Identify and explain
a task and different safe manual
conduct Hazard handling procedures
Identification 2. Identify and explain
Risk correct methods of
Assessment manually lifting and
(HIRA) moving loads
3 Explain:
 Safe and correct
handling, use, and
storage of different
types of hazardous
substances
 Hazardous substances
regulations
 Safe and correct
disposal of hazardous
substances
4 Identify materials
common to the
electrical industry
which can be
hazardous to the
workers’ health

1.1.2 Adhere to 1. Explain relevant

relevant legislation relating to
regulations and the health and safety
permits of employees at work
e.g.
-Factories ACT
-Relevant sections of
Occupational Health
 and Safety
Regulations
-IEE Regulations
-Zimbabwe Institute
of Electrical
Engineers
-Standards
Associations of
Zimbabwe (SAZ)
2. Discuss safety signs
and symbols in line
with workplace
procedures.
3. Purpose of safety
signs and symbols
4. Key features of safety
signs and symbols
considering shape,
colour and graphics
5. Discuss types of
signs and meaning
e.g.
prohibitive signs and
symbols
cautionary signs and
symbols
mandatory signs and
symbols
hazard identification
facility or location
signs
directional
traffic warning signs
and symbols

1.1.3 1. Identify mitigatory

Investigate measures of the above
possible acts and apply them in
mitigatory line with work
measures. procedures
2. Demonstrate
awareness of the
rights, duties and
obligations of
employers and
employees
 NB quoting
-Relevant sections of
the Constitution
-Relevant sections of
the Labour ACT and
regulations
-Company safety
policy and procedures

3. Explain the safe

working procedures in
line with
 good housekeeping
practices
 safe work procedures
 Emergency and
evacuation procedures
 Administering First
aid to cuts, burns,
abrasions etc.
2.1.1SHEQ at  Demonstrate the
selection, wearing and
Workplace storage of Personal
Protective Equipment
according to job
requirements and
workplace procedures.
 Meaning of the term
PPE
 Importance of the
wearing and using
PPE
 Safe and correct
handling, use,
maintenance and
storage of different
types of PPE

2.1.2 Inspect  State different types

suitability of of PPE and their uses
PPE Headgear
Gloves
 Safety glasses and
goggles
Work suits, Coveralls
and other body
protective gear
Ear plugs and ear
muffs
Safety boots
Respirator/Mask
Safety Belts

2.1.3 Identify 1. Explain the need for

training needs training SHEQ
Requirements
regarding
 Workplace safety
 Housekeeping
 Protection of
Equipment
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3.1.1 Classify 1. Apply the safety
materials to be procedures for the
sorted use, handling and
storage of potentially
hazardous substances
in accordance with
instructions and
legislation
2. Identify materials
common to the
electrical industry
which can be
hazardous to the
workers’ health e.g.
Solvents
Hydrogen and other
gases
Paints. Lead,
isocyanates, polymers
Coolants, PCBs. etc.
Thermal laggings
such as asbestos
3. Apply safety
procedures for the
use, handling and
storage of potentially
 hazardous substances
4. Identify safe and
correct handling, use,
and storage of
different types of
hazardous substances
5. Explain Hazardous
substances regulations

3.1.2 Apply the Discus:

5 –S (sorting,
1. Safe and correct
setting, shining,
handling of waste
standardization 2. Safe and correct
disposal of waste
using the 5-S principle e.g.
solid, liquid and gas waste
Waste management
regulations
3.1.3. Carry out  Explain the
appropriate importance of
waste disposal establishing working
procedure methods for the
management of waste
 Identify and complete
records or
documentation
relating to the storage,
transport or disposal
of waste.
 Importance of
identifying and
completing records or
documentation
relating to the storage,
transportation or
disposal
4.1.1 Carryout  Identify appropriate
pre -induction personnel in line with
communication
channels in the event
of an emergency
 Explain safe workplace
procedures for dealing
with accidents, fires
and emergencies
 within scope of
responsibility.
 Discuss emergency
and evacuation
procedures in line with
workplace procedures
4.1.2 Identify  Identify the causes
workplace and effects of the
dangers and hazards associated
appropriate with the use of
mitigatory electrical equipment
measures  Discuss safety rules of
checking cables, leads
plugs and earthing.
 Discuss the
application of safety
rules of working with
portable and reduced
voltage.
 Explain measures of
avoiding contact with
live connections.
 Discus how to
Administer First Aid
victim of electric
shock, treat burns
4.1.3  Identify appropriate
Emergency personnel in line with
alarms communication
channels in the event
of an emergency
 Discuss safe
workplace procedures
for dealing with
accidents, fires and
emergencies within
scope of
responsibility.
 Importance of the
application of safe
workplace procedures
for dealing with
accidents, fires and
emergencies within
scope of
 responsibility.
 Explain various types
of fire extinguishers
 Discuss firefighting
methods and types of
firefighting
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