Lesson Plan
Course Title: Principles of Architecture and Construction
Session Title: OSHA Standards
Performance Objective:
After completing this lesson the student will be able to evaluate areas that comply with OSHA
standards.
Specific Objectives:
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The student will identify areas in need of OSHA regulations
The student will demonstrate basic understanding of OSHA regulations
The student will evaluate areas of need for OSHA regulations
The student will identify areas utilizing OSHA regulations
The student will demonstrate proper basic vocabulary for OSHA regulations
Preparation
TEKS Correlations:
This lesson, as published, correlates to the following TEKS. Any changes/alterations to the
activities may result in the elimination of any or all of the TEKS listed.
130.42 (c)(26)(A)
…align appropriate safety standards to ensure a safe environment…
130.42 (c)(26)(B)
…practice safety rules and regulations…
130.42 (c)(26)(C)
…identify safety precautions and hazards to ensure a safe environment…
130.42 (c)(26)(D)
…use appropriate safety practices and equipment…
130.42 (c)(26)(E)
…select, inspect, and use personal protective equipment such as respiratory protection and fall
protection equipment to ensure a safe environment…
130.42 (c)(26)(F)
…inspect personal protective equipment to ensure safety…
130.42 (c)(26)(G)
…report defects found in personal protective equipment…
130.42 (c)(26)(H)
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…wear appropriate personal protective equipment…
130.42 (c)(26)(I)
…employ hierarchy and workflow of the site to ensure safety…
130.42 (c)(26)(J)
…perform site safety procedures at all times…
130.42 (c)(26)(K)
…use various safety barriers…
Interdisciplinary Correlations:
English:
110.31 (c)(21)(B)
… organize information gathered from multiple sources to create a variety of graphics and
forms…
Teacher Preparation:
Teacher will review the terms in the outline, PowerPoint and standards to become familiar with
lesson.
This lesson is designed to introduce some basic standards of OSHA in a real world setting. The
school building can be used as the location for this lesson and accommodations should be
made beforehand to properly prepare for the lesson.
Teacher should locate and review website and standards. Teacher should become familiar with
whatever aspects of the guidelines they plan to integrate into lesson.
Teach can distribute selected quick cards or pocket guides from the website for student to
review.
Teacher should explore school grounds for examples of areas that do or do not meet some
basic standards. Secure these areas if needed for student observation.
There are various websites that have inspection checklists that can be downloaded and
modified for use in activity or lesson.
References:
The following reference website is the most concise location to find, read and print information
covering the OSHA standards.
http://www..gov/
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There are various websites and locations that have OSHA checklists that can be downloaded,
adapted or modified for use in this lesson.
Instructional Aids:
1. Display for PowerPoint, websites, pictures
2. Reference websites (if needed)
3. Sets of quick cards or pocket guides. (if applicable)
Materials Needed:
1. Paper
2. Pens, pencils
Equipment Needed:
1. Highlighters or marking tools for drawings is required
2. Clipboards/notebooks for writing
3. Camera/video for documentation (if applicable)
Learner Preparation:
Discuss rules and guidelines for walking around school building. Discuss rules and
guidelines for camera/video usage.
Introduction
Introduction (LSI Quadrant I):
SHOW: Throughout the introduction, show pictures of safe and hazardous work areas. Allow
students to ask questions and discuss about pictures if they are unclear or curious.
ASK: Has anyone ever heard of OSHA? Do you know what it stands for?
SAY: It is the Occupational Safety & Health Administration was enacted in 1970. These
rules, standards and regulations were put into place to help ensure safety of the work place,
construction sites and many other places of public occupation.
ASK: Have you seen a construction site and construction workers wearing hard hats?
SAY: This is an OSHA standard. This is a small example of how OSHA impacts the
construction site.
Outline
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Outline (LSI Quadrant II):
Instructors can use the PowerPoint presentation, slides, and note pages in conjunction with the
following outline.
MI
Outline
Notes to Instructor
I. Cover the idea of OSHA and the standards
associated.
Use PowerPoint,
websites and drawings
as aid.
II. Discuss the application of OSHA standards and
their impact in the work place.
Use PowerPoint and
drawings as aid.
III. Demonstrate how to identify basic standards of
OSHA.
Use PowerPoint and
drawings as aid.
IV. Cover some of the more common uses and
prepare students for their learning walk.
Use PowerPoint and
drawings as aid.
V. Explain that class will have a learning walk in the
school building to designated areas to identify,
evaluate and discuss use of OSHA standards.
(Students can be given predetermined characteristics
or items to look for throughout the walk)
This is where the most
time will be used. Give
enough time to return
and refocus in the
classroom or specified
location. Evaluation
can even be
homework assignment
if time does not allow.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Hand out materials
Cover criteria
Assign roles is needed
Establish guidelines for learning walk
Refocus class for discussion and findings
VI. Discuss with students how the standards help
people.
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Allow students to lead
discussions. Point out
main points and
characteristics of the
standards.
Verbal
Linguistic
Logical
Mathematical
Visual
Spatial
Musical
Rhythmic
Bodily
Kinesthetic
Intrapersonal
Interpersonal
Naturalist
Existentialist
Application
Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
Teacher will demonstrate some items around the classroom that fall under standards.
Teacher will assign various things to look for on the learning walk. (checklist)
Optional: Students can be divided into small teams or groups for this exercise.
Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
Students will have time to explore and evaluate the building during the learning walk.
Students will check off or highlight items found on the walk from their checklist.
This is an excellent time for teacher to observe students and document with camera or other
device. This type of documentation is important for displays or reference.
(Depending on given criteria, teacher may need to physically observe and participate with each
student or group)
Summary
Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV):
Question: What are some things you already knew about standards?
Question: How can you apply what you have learned to your home?
Question: Did the standards make sense to you? Why or why not?
Evaluation
Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III):
Instructor should observe the students’ independent practice time and note the issues or
questions that arise. These should be addressed or brought up during summary time.
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Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV):
Student can receive a grade for completing a list of predetermined items.
Student can receive a grade from direct observation from the teacher. (Teacher could select
several items per student/group and determine a grade from their identification selected items).
Student/group can be asked to present to class and answer questions about information
gathered.
Additional credit may be given for additional understanding or interpretation.
Extension
Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV):
Students could apply, study and take the 10 Hour online test and receive an card.
Students could visit a location with an actual inspector.
Teacher could set up a visit from inspector.
Students could research more into specific or assigned standards.
Students can take pictures or video to create a presentation of good and bad areas of OSHA
standards.
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Principles of Architecture and Construction
OSHA Introduction
Handout
Vocabulary:
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Act. The acronym OSHA is used in the construction
world as a familiar term to describe laws being enacted or enforced that relate to the
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
OSHA's Mission:
OSHA was put into effect in 1970, to help ensure safe and healthful working conditions for
working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training,
outreach, education and assistance.
Organization:
OSHA is part of the United States Department of Labor. The head administrator is the Assistant
Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. He/she answers to the Secretary of
Labor, who is a member of the cabinet of the President of the United States.
OSHA Coverage:
The OSH Act covers employers and their employees either directly through federal OSHA or
through an OSHA-approved state program. State programs must meet or exceed federal OSHA
standards for workplace safety and health.
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Rubric Template
Task Statement: __OSHA_______
Task Assignment: _______________________________________
Criteria Concepts/Skills to be
Assessed
Criteria Categories
(Novice to Exemplary)
Developing
Accomplished
2
3
Novice
1
Followed directions
Exemplary
4
No understanding
and did not follow
directions for lesson
Understood and
followed some
directions for lessons
Understood and
followed most
directions for lesson
Understood and
followed all
directions for lesson
Did not locate any
standards
Located some
standards
Located many
standards
Accurately located
standards
Did not participate in
learning walk
Minimally
participated in
learning walk
Partially participated
in learning walk
Actively participated
in learning walk
Did not participate in
class discussion
Minimally
participated in class
discussion
Partially participated
in class discussion
Actively participated
in class discussion
No understanding of
OSHA standards
Some understanding
of OSHA standards
Understanding of
OSHA standards
Accurately
demonstrated
understanding of
OSHA standards
(Possible 4 points)
Located OSHA standards
(Possible 4 points)
Participated in learning walk
(Possible 4 points)
Participated in class
discussion
(Possible 4 points)
Understanding of OSHA
standards
(Possible 4 points)
A = 20 – 17 points
B = 16 – 13 points
C = 12 – 9 points
D = 8 – 5 points
F = 4 – 0 points
Total Points: 20
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Points
Earned