Module 2 — Utilities and safety systems
Electrical systems, boilers and steam, compressed air, and ventilation — safely and efficiently.
What you will be able to do
State the operating and safety requirements of each major utility, and identify the losses that make utilities a cost as well as a hazard.
The practical work
Walk one utility system in your factory. Note its safety controls, its inspection record, and the three largest losses you can see or hear.
Prerequisite: Read module 1 and pass its quiz first.
Reading for this module
Read these 4 Garment Ed subjects in order, then take the quiz below.
Practical worksheet
Walk one utility system in your factory. Note its safety controls, its inspection record, and the three largest losses you can see or hear.
- Identify requirements and assumptions.
- Record evidence and calculations.
- Choose a decision and containment action.
- Assign an owner and verification check.
Module quiz
5 questions on Module 2 — Utilities and safety systems. Answer them all, then check your score before moving on. 4 correct or more is a pass. Your best score is saved on this device, and to your account when you are signed in. This is a self-check, not an accredited assessment.
1. Why is lock-out tag-out required before maintenance on a powered machine?
2. A steam trap has failed open. What is the effect?
3. Why is a compressed-air leak survey worth doing regularly?
4. What is the production consequence of poor ventilation in a sewing floor?
5. Who should be allowed to work inside an electrical panel?