Comply with federal, state, and local safety requirements.

Compliance should include

• understanding the roles of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• identifying the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom)
• interpreting the information included on safety data sheets (SDS)
• describing the responsibilities of employers and employees under HazCom.

Process/Skill Questions:

• Where should hazardous materials be stored?
• What information can be found on an SDS?

NCCER Carpentry Standards

Level One, Module One (27101-13): Orientation to the Trade

Module One (27101-13) reviews the history of the carpentry trade, describes the apprentice program, identifies career opportunities for carpenters, explores the SkillsUSA program, and lists the responsibilities and characteristics a carpenter should possess.

NCCER Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills, 2015

00101-15 Basic Safety

Module One (00101-15) explains the importance of safety in the construction and industrial crafts. Trainees will learn how to identify and follow safe work practices and procedures and how to properly inspect and use safety equipment. Trainees will be able to describe the safety practices associated with elevated work; energy release; and various hazards encountered on job sites.