Maricopa Community Colleges  IMC105   19956-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/27/95
IMC105 19956-99999 LEC 0.50 Credit(s) 0.50 Period(s)
Fasteners and Hangers
Uses and basic materials of sheet metal fabrication. Obligations and responsibilities of workers, employers and OSHA(Occupational Safety and Health Administration). Rules and guidelines for general job-site safety. Methods of supporting ducts. Selecting and installing hangers and supports. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
IMC105   19956-99999 Fasteners and Hangers
1. Name the general applications of sheet metal fabrication. (I)
2. List the basic materials used in sheet metal work. (II)
3. Explain the obligations and responsibilities of workers, employers and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). (III)
4. Describe and explain rules and guidelines for general job-site safety. (IV)
5. Describe specific methods of supporting ducts. (V)
6. List specific materials used for hanging and supporting duct sections. (VI)
7. List the factors that pertain to the selection and use of hangers and supports. (VII)
8. Describe specific methods of installing air handling equipment. (VIII)
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IMC105   19956-99999 Fasteners and Hangers
    I. Sheet Metal Fabrication
        A. Blueprint/cut sheet
        B. Layout
        C. Ductwork
      II. Materials and Skills
          A. Galvanized
          B. Other materials
          C. Sheet metal mechanics
        III. Worker Obligations and OSHA
            A. Safety obligations
            B. OSHA regulations
            C. First aid and CPR
          IV. General Job-Site Safety
              A. Dress for safety
              B. Eye and face protection
              C. Head protection
              D. Hearing protection
              E. Respiratory protection
              F. Lanyards and lifelines
              G. Housekeeping
              H. Trenches and excavations
              I. Falling objects
              J. Fire prevention
              K. Basic electrical safety
              L. Welding safety
              M. Concrete safety
              N. Working in confined spaces
            V. Duct supporting methods
                A. Hanger spacing - straight duct
                B. Riser supports
                C. Fiber glass duct hangers
                D. Hanging flexible duct
              VI. Duct support materials
                  A. Galvanized steel straps
                  B. Galvanized steel rods
                  C. Screws
                    1. Sheet metal
                    2. Self-tapping
                    3. Self-drilling
                VII. Hanger and support selection factors
                    A. Load rating
                    B. Duct material
                    C. Duct shape
                    D. Duct weight
                    E. Type of installation
                    F. Methods of fastening
                  VIII. Air handling equipment installation
                      A. Suspension
                      B. Isolators
                        1. Springs
                        2. Isolation hangers
                        3. Rubber isolators
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