Plan
| Week 1 |
Day 1
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Day 2
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Day 3
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Day 4
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Day 5
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| Activities |
Safety Skills Bootcamp Orientation - Introduce students to the project, outlining the essential questions and expected outcomes, while emphasizing the importance of workplace safety (15 min)
OSHA Workshop - Participate in a hands-on workshop led by local OSHA representatives, focusing on the identification and use of personal protective equipment, to build foundational safety skills (30 min)
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Guided Hazard Identification Tour - Visit a local manufacturing plant for a guided tour to practice identifying workplace hazards and understanding safety protocols in real-world settings (45 min)
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Interactive PPE Workshop - Engage in interactive activities to learn about the seven types of personal protective equipment and their specific uses, reinforcing knowledge through practical application (25 min)
Reflection Session - Reflect on insights gained from the plant tour and PPE workshop, discussing how these experiences inform their understanding of workplace safety (20 min)
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Safety Plan Brainstorming - In teams, brainstorm and outline the key components of a comprehensive workplace safety plan, tailored to different industries, guided by insights from local business mentors (30 min)
Peer Discussion - Share and discuss initial safety plan ideas with classmates to gather diverse perspectives and feedback, fostering collaborative learning (15 min)
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Safety Responsibilities Role-Play - Role-play scenarios to explore various safety responsibilities within a company, enhancing understanding through experiential learning (25 min)
Guided Research Session - Conduct research on how to locate safety regulations and policies, developing research skills and compiling resources for the safety plan (20 min)
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| Deliverables |
1. Draft of a comprehensive workplace safety plan framework, outlining key components and considerations for specific industries.
2. Hazard identification report from the manufacturing plant tour, detailing observed hazards and initial ideas for addressing them. |
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| Preparation |
1. Coordinate with OSHA representatives and local business owners to schedule workshops and mentorship sessions.
2. Arrange logistics for the manufacturing plant tour, including transportation and safety measures. 3. Gather materials for workshops, such as PPE examples, hazard identification tools, and interactive safety protocol guides. 4. Prepare materials for team brainstorming sessions, including industry-specific safety regulation documents and templates for safety plan drafting. |
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| Week 2 |
Day 6
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Day 7
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Day 8
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Day 9
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Day 10
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| Activities |
Safety Policy Analysis - Collaborate with peers to dissect workplace safety policies, identifying key components and their importance (45 min)
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Guest Speaker Session: OSHA Representative - Participate in a workshop led by a local OSHA representative focused on understanding regulations and standards (30 min)
Hazard Identification Exercise - Practice identifying workplace hazards in simulated scenarios, guided by insights from the OSHA session (15 min)
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Manufacturing Plant Visit - Engage in a guided tour of a local manufacturing plant to observe real-world safety protocols and hazard identification techniques (45 min)
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Mentorship Workshop: Creating a Culture of Safety - Work with local business mentors to explore strategies for fostering a safety-conscious workplace culture (25 min)
Reflection Activity: Peer Discussion - Reflect on insights from the mentorship workshop by discussing workplace behavior and safety culture with classmates (20 min)
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Peer Review Session - Present initial drafts of safety plans to peers for feedback, focusing on clarity and effectiveness (25 min)
Safety Plan Revision - Incorporate peer feedback to refine and enhance safety plans, ensuring comprehensive coverage of identified hazards (20 min)
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| Deliverables |
1. Draft of a comprehensive workplace safety plan tailored to a specific industry, including identification of hazards and proposed safety protocols.
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| Preparation |
1. Coordinate with a local manufacturing plant to schedule a guided tour, ensuring all safety measures and permissions are in place.
2. Prepare materials and resources for the collaborative workshop sessions, including templates and guidelines for the safety plan drafts. 3. Arrange for local business mentors to meet with students, either in person or virtually, to provide insights and feedback on their safety plans. 4. Set up a peer review framework and provide students with criteria and rubrics to facilitate constructive feedback during their presentations. |
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| Week 3 |
Day 11
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Day 12
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Day 13
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Day 14
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Day 15
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Final Safety Plan Drafting - Collaborate in teams to finalize comprehensive workplace safety plans, ensuring integration of all learned concepts and feedback from previous sessions (45 min)
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Interactive Poster Design Session - Create educational posters and infographics illustrating key safety concepts and PPE usage, preparing materials for the upcoming Safety Expo (25 min)
Digital Safety Handbook Development - Work on completing interactive elements like videos and quizzes for the digital safety handbook, focusing on clarity and engagement (20 min)
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Virtual Reality Simulation Workshop - Develop and test virtual reality simulations that immerse users in different workplace environments to identify hazards and practice safety protocols (30 min)
Documentary Film Completion - Finalize the documentary film capturing the journey of creating a culture of safety with local business partnerships, ensuring it highlights student collaboration and insights (15 min)
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Peer Review and Feedback Session - Present digital safety handbooks, virtual reality simulations, and documentary films to peers for constructive feedback and final refinements (25 min)
Safety Symposium Preparation - Organize and rehearse presentations for the Safety Symposium, ensuring all team members are ready to engage with community partners and guests (20 min)
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Safety Symposium - Host a showcase event featuring student-led presentations, digital safety handbooks, virtual reality simulations, and documentary films, with local OSHA representatives and business owners as guests (45 min)
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| Deliverables |
1. Completed digital safety handbooks with interactive elements
2. Virtual reality simulation demonstrating hazard identification and safety protocols 3. Documentary film capturing the journey of fostering a culture of safety 4. Educational posters and infographics for display at the Safety Expo |
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| Preparation |
1. Ensure all digital and multimedia equipment is available and functioning for student presentations.
2. Coordinate with local OSHA representatives, business owners, and community members to confirm their participation in the Safety Symposium and Safety Expo. 3. Set up the venue for the Safety Symposium with necessary technology and space for interactive booths. 4. Prepare a feedback form for community partners to provide constructive feedback on student projects. |
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