Monday 10 October 2011

Bricklaying

I had to lay a 4 length brick pyramid, to ensure that I knew the basics,  I had to mark out a straight line on the floor to lay the bricks on and to make sure i got a straight line then i had to lay the first course of bricks (4) then check all the measurments were correct and i then layed the next 3 bricks and checked them. Then i layed 2 bricks and checked that all the bricks were plum then i layed the final 1 brick and checked all the measurments on all the bricks. When all the bricks were layed i had to use a spirit level to make sure that the bricks were plum and all level. I then used a gauge rod to ensure that the bricks were the exact height for the amount of bricks that i had layed. once them were layed they got checked by John ( teacher). I then had to tidy and put all the bricks and tools away and clean up.

Sunday 2 October 2011

Carrying Paint

I had to carry 2 tubs of paint outside the workshop and back in again being aware of the health and safety and the road, I wore boots to protect my feet in case I dropped the tub of paint on my feet, I also wore goggles in case any paint splashed into my eyes as I put the tubs down, I also wore gloves to protect my hands from and sharp bits of plastic that were on the tub and also to give me more grip to carry the paint.

Carrying Small Bags Of Ballast

I had to learn how to carry small bags of ballast from outside the workshop through the corridor and into the workshop safely, the P.P.E I wore was Boots, Gloves And Goggles, the boots in case I dropped the bag onto my feet, the goggles in case dust came out of the bag, And gloves in case of sharp stones were sticking out of the bag.

Bricks

I had to carry 4 to 6 bricks outside City College to make sure I understood the correct way to carry Bricks.   wore Boots in case any heavy objects were dropped, Gloves in case of sharp chippings come of the bricks. And goggles in case of dust.

Concrete Blocks

First I had to check the delivery sheet and make sure the details were correct. Then I Put 4 concrete blocks in the front of the wheelbarrow to ensure correct weight on the front wheel and stability while pushing it up the road. I wore gloves in case of sharp objects, Goggles in case any dust gets blown around. I also wore Steel toe capped boots in case the concrete blocks fell out of the wheelbarrow and landed on my feet.