These files outline what a drill press is and safe handling and operating procedures.
This document outlines the standard procedures, initial safety checks and operational guidelines for using a drill press.
In order to get full benefit, hearing protectors must be worn all the time during noisy work. If hearing protectors are removed only for a short duration, the protection is substantially reduced. The following table gives a maximum protection provided for non-continuous use of an ideally fitted "100%" efficient hearing protector. For example if one takes off his/her hearing protector for 5 min in a 8-hour shift, the maximum protection will be 20 dB.
This document, published by DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, gives information on:
Electricity Is Dangerous
Dangers of Electrical Shock
Burns Caused by Electricity
Overview of the Safety Model
Recognizing Hazards
Evaluating Hazards
Controlling Hazards: Safe Work Environment
- Electrical and Electronics 10
- Electrical and Electronics 20
- Electrical and Electronics A30
- Electrical and Electronics B30
ROVER (Recommended Online Video Education Resources) is the video streaming site for Saskatchewan teachers and students in the PreK-12 education system. It is managed and maintained by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education.
ROVER Resources Available:
Electrical Safety
Electrical Safety in the Workplace
Inside the Electrician’s Toolbox
Recognition, Evaluation, and Control of Hazards
Safety Awareness
Understanding Hazards and Risks
Workplace Housing
This webinar, presented by Barbara McKinnon from the Ministry of Education (Student Achievement and Supports), explains the Ministry's partnership with the Junior Achievement Program.
The City - Teaching Financial Literacy: This online course offers 11 modules to teach students about financial concepts in an interactive way. Lessons are fully planned for teachers. Funded by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada.
Junior Achievement of Saskatchewan: In partnership with Junior Achievement of Saskatchewan, the Ministry of Education is working towards advancing the entrepreneurship experience in Saskatchewan schools. Entrepreneurship teachers from several schools have already committed to a new initiative which integrates the Junior Achievement Company Program into Entrepreneurship 30, thus providing students with the real-life experience of creating and operating their own business venture. The initiative puts project based inquiry at the forefront and allows students to experience business firsthan d. Barbara McKinnon, education consultant in the areas of Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy is available to collaborate with teachers and the Junior Achievement organization bringing this program to high schools within your school division. Please contact her directly at 306.787.2334 by email at Barbara.mckinnon@gov.sk.ca for further information.
Dying in a “ball of fire” is a horrific way to go. But that, at least according to the coroner’s report, is just what happened to an unfortunate lady in Quebec. We’re not talking about some weird spontaneous combustion or some sort of dastardly criminals who set fire to people. Well, actually, there is a criminal of sorts involved. Liquid fabric softener! The lady in question was wearing a terry cloth bathrobe that ignited when a cigarette was dropped on it. The fire spread so quickly that she was unable to discard the garment and perished in what probably really did amount to a “ball of fire.” So what does the fabric softener have to do with it?
This extensive unit, developed by Cindy Menzies, details the outcomes, indicators, suggested lessons, classroom posters/student reference materials, formative and summative assessments for the following modules of Food Studies 7:
Module 1 – Kitchen Basics and Tools
Module 2 – Kitchen and Food Safety
Module 3 – Baking Basics
Module 4 – Cooking Basics
This document from Victor Specialty Products, offers information and support for outfitting the your shop with the appropriate manifold systems and accessories.
This document outlines the guidelines for middle level PAA survey courses and gives the I Can Statements for the Introduction to Sewing module.
This document outlines the guidelines for middle level PAA survey courses and give the I Can Statements for the following modules:
Module 2: Kitchen and Food Safety
Module 3: Baking Basics
Module 13: Baking with Yeast
Module 5: Grains
Module 6: Vegetables and Fruits
This document outlines the I Can Statements for the following Grade 9 Clothing Textiles and Fashion modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Sewing
Module 2: The Basics - Successful Sewing
Module 7: Redesign, Restore or Recycle
Module 10: Textiles: The Science of Fabric
This document helps teachers/students determine which filter shade is appropriate for each type of welding, based on:
type of operation
electrode size (if applicable)
arc current
minimum shade required
suggested shade for use
This document outlines ways to protect workers engaged in excavating/daylighting hotlines where there is a potential for exposure to H2S. It describes:
H2S properties
Effects on the body
Sour gas fuel line crossing procedure
Initial response strategy
Safety poster for printing purposes
Included is a document that gives a comprehensive listing of various tools, their proper use and ways they are abused or misused, plus individual documents providing hand safety tips for hammers, vises, clamps, screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers and wirecutters.
This document includes pre-operational safety checks, operational safety checks and housekeeping considerations for when using a horizontal band saw.
This document outlines the standard procedures, initial safety checks and operational guidelines for using a horizontal bandsaw.
-Horticulture 10
- Horticulture 20
- Horticulture 30
Full Curriculum Documents available at Saskatchewan Curriculum
OVER Resources Available:
Safety Awareness
Understanding Hazards and Risks
WHMIS
Workplace Hoursekeeping
- Information Processing 10*
- Information Processing 20*
- Information Processing 30*
These courses are available through the Sun West Distance Learning Centre.
Full Curriculum Documents available at Saskatchewan Curriculum
This guideline is intended as a source of information for employees, employers, physicians and other occupational health professionals. It does not attempt to process all data: rather, it presents pertinent information and data in summary forms.