FAB 201 - Salvage and Safety Operations

Institution:

Eastern Maine Community College

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Description:

Provides the student with the opportunity to develop a positive safety attitude and skills in the safe use and care of welding machines, power tools, oxyacetylene cutting equipment, ladders, and scaffolding that are used in the pipe fitting trade. These tools and equipment will be used by the student for salvage operations to disassemble piping systems and recondition pipe and pipe fittings. Students will be introduced to light rigging and basic knot typing commonly used for erection and demolition of piping systems. The student will be introduced to the concepts of proximity work hazards, hazardous materials in the work environment, and fire safety of the job. Students will be indoctrinated in use of personal protective equipment utilized for work place safety and apply safety standards and practices of the laboratory environment. The students will also perform material handling operations for receiving and storage of construction materials. Prerequisite: Welding 131, SMAW Basic, or permission of department chair

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.emcc.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 974-4600

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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