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Boiler Safety, hazards and risks of boiler operations, safety precautions in boiler operations, different components of boiler, safety features of boiler, melt down, thermal shock, combustion explosion, Excessive steam pressure, corrosion, chemical hazards in boiler operations. Complete boiler safety video

Safety Solutions. (2018, November 8). Boiler safety. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/1L8TyLPagn4

Learning Objects

Hydraulic System Pressure
In this animated activity, learners observe how pressure values throughout a hydraulic system are developed based on pump pressure and the size of the load.
The Lockout/Tagout Procedure
Learners follow the seven steps involved in the lockout/tagout procedure. This activity has video content demonstrating the safety measures.

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Websites

Animated Engines Animated illustrations show the inner workings of a variety of steam, Stirling and internal combustion engines.
HowStuffWorks HowStuffWorks, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Discovery Channel, is the source of credible, unbiased and easy-to-understand explanations of how the world works.
Institute of Power Engineers of Canada The Institute of Power Engineers of Canada official website.
Transport Canada Transport Canada's mission is to develop and administer policies, regulations and services for the best transportation system (air, marine, rail or road) for Canada and Canadians - one that is safe and secure, efficient, affordable, integrated and environmentally friendly.

Occupational Health & Safety

Canadian Occupational Safety Canada's publication for health and safety professionals.
CCOHS: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Canada's national occupational health & safety resource. CCOHS promotes health & safety in the workplace through product information, health reports, training opportunities and much more.
WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System WHMIS is Canada's national hazard communication standard and is implemented through coordinated federal, provincial and territorial legislation. Health Canada's WHMIS Division serves as the national coordinator for the administration of the WHMIS program in Canada.
Workers Compensation Board of PEI This site contains links to the provincial acts and regulations workers and employers on PEI should be aware of , including the Occupational Health & Safety Act and General Regulations, and the Workers Compensation Act.
WorkSafe BC This site from the Workers Compensation Board of BC provide tools, publications, and other resources to help prevent the most common workplace injuries and illnesses; of special interest are the videos on a variety of topics.

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