Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  12/12/00
HFA101      20012-20012	LEC	5 Credit(s)	5 Period(s)
Introduction to Insulation
Insulators' union history, significance and benefits. Successful and efficient labor relations. Insulation in relation to other construction trades. Safe and proper use of hand and power tools. Safe work habits, job site safety and first aid. Advanced first aid. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety training and regulations. Prerequisites: None.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
HFA101   20012-20012	Introduction to Insulation

1.	Discuss the significance of unions in labor relations today, its history and benefits. (I)
2.	Identify components of successful and effective labor relations including contract negotiation, management, and code of workmanship responsibilities. (II)
3.	Discuss insulation and its role in specific types of construction. (III)
4.	Demonstrate safe and proper use of hand and power tools, and equipment of the insulation trade. (IV)
5.	Demonstrate safe work habits and maintain safe conditions on the job site. (V)
6.	Demonstrate the basic concepts for First Aid. (VI)
7.	Demonstrate advanced concepts for First Aid including: medical emergencies and the moving and rescuing of victims. (VII)
8.	Discuss OSHA safety and training guidelines and federal regulations used in the insulation trade. (VIII)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
HFA101   20012-20012	Introduction to Insulation

I. Unions A. History B. Benefits C. Current Affairs II. Labor Relations A. Contract Negotiation B. Management Responsibilities C. Code of Workmanship III. Insulation in Construction A. Industrial Construction B. Commercial Construction C. Chip Plant Construction IV. Safety and Care of Tools and Equipment A. Layout Tools B. Measurement and Alignment Tools C. Hand Tools for Cutting Insulation D. Power Tools for Cutting Insulation E. Tools for Applying and Finishing Insulation F. Metal Working Hand Tools G. Metal Cutting Equipment H. Metal Joining Tools and Equipment I. Metal Shaping Tools and Equipment V. Job Site Safety A. Personal Protective Equipment 1. face shields and goggles 2. hard-hats and gloves 3. respiratory protectors 4. ear protectors 5. clothing and shoes B. Work Habits 1. lifting 2. tool care 3. motor vehicles and equipment C. Good Housekeeping 1. work areas 2. ground areas 3. storage areas 4. passageways and walkways 5. waste material removal 6. tool storage D. Barricades and Guardrails E. Fire Prevention F. Hazardous Materials G. Safety Belts and Lifelines H. Ladders, Scaffolds, Platforms and Lifts I. Hoisting and Moving Materials VI. First Aid and CPR A. Victim Assessment 1. shock 2. bleeding and wounds 3. specific body injury 4. poisoning 5. burns 6. cold and heat related injuries 7. bone, joint, muscle injuries B. Basic Life Support 1. activate emergency medical services (EMS) 2. assessment 3. precautions 4. airway obstruction 5. steps of CPR VII. Advanced First Aid A. Medical Emergencies 1. heart attack 2. stroke 3. diabetic emergencies 4. epilepsy 5. asthma B. Splinting and Bandaging C. Moving and Rescuing VIII. OSHA Training and Regulations A. Introduction to OSHA B. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1. construction standards 2. inspections, citations, penalties 3. records and reporting injuries 4. general industry standards

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