Plumbing Theory
Roles of the plumber
1.ToInstall, repair and maintain water treatment equipment.
2. To install, repair and maintain water heaters and conditioners
3. Fit and install firefighting systems and equipment.
. 4.Carry out domestic and outdoor water supply.
5. Install pipe work and equipment for gas supplies for cooking and heating.
6. Fix sheet metal weathering to roofs and install rain collection and disposal systems.
7. Fix sanitation equipment and drainage pipework.
Safety
The health and safety of people working in the plumbing industry is a major concern for the
plumbers.
Plumbing contributes to many construction accidents statistics recorded.
In many countries have introduced lawsdemanding both employers and employees to observe
strict health and safety procedures in the work places.
Personal Protection
Wherever possible and regardless of the job a plumber is undertaking. He/ she must ensure that
his/ her safety first.
Several protective clothings have been designed to ensure personal protection. They include
Overalls
Overalls are designed to prevent everyday clothing from becoming contaminated by oil, grease,
fluxes or general dust and dirt.
Always wear Overalls to cover loose clothing eg ties which could be caught in moving parts of
machines.
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,Safety helmet or Hard hat
Helmets are usually made of toughened plastic or steel.
Always wear a helmet to protect a person against injuries caused by falling objects.
Safety Goggles
These are clear safety googles
Always wear clear googles to protect yourself from airborne dust and debris from getting in to
your eyes.
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,Welding Goggles
They have dark or shaded lenses.
Always wear welding googles to protect the eyes from intense bright light or sparks created by
arc welding and gas welding
Gloves
Gloves are worn to give wide range of protection.
Always wear rubber and plastic gloves to give protection against skin irritation when handling
cement, oil or grease.
Always wear heavy duty gloves to give protection against injuries when handling materials with
sharp edges like glass.
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, Face Mask
This is a safety equipment used to cover the mouth and nose.
Always wear face mask when working in area with high concentration fumes and dust for
protection against inhalation problems.
N/B keep working area tidy to ensure that jobs are carried out more safely and efficiently.
Safety in the workshop
Keep work benches and machines clear of unnecessary tools and materials, and free of
scraps and offcuts.
Remove all combustible materials eg timber and papers because they can promote fire
hazards in the workshop.
Sweep floors and workbenches to remove shavings, metal of cuts and general rubbish.
Check benches regularly to make sure that there are no protruding nails and screws that
could cause injuries.
Ensure work benches are secure, solid and level.
Ensure all workbench’s equipment eg pipe vives are fixed securely.
Never leave long pipes protruding from pipe vice for they can cause injury.
Ensure all machines and equipment in the workshop are fitted with appropriate
protective guards and all safety procedures displayed alongside the machine.
Ensure all electrically powered machines are fitted with a safety ‘panic button’ shut off
switch which is visible and painted in a distinctive colour.
In workshop where welding, brazing or soldering is taking place, ensure suitable
ventilation to remove fumes.
Safety When Handling Hand Tools.
Keep all blades and cutting surfaces sharp and if possible covered when not in use.
Never use file and similar tools without handles.
Ensure Wedge head of all hammers are securely fixed to prevent them from flying off
during use and causing injuries.
Only use correct size of screw drivers when fixing screws.
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Roles of the plumber
1.ToInstall, repair and maintain water treatment equipment.
2. To install, repair and maintain water heaters and conditioners
3. Fit and install firefighting systems and equipment.
. 4.Carry out domestic and outdoor water supply.
5. Install pipe work and equipment for gas supplies for cooking and heating.
6. Fix sheet metal weathering to roofs and install rain collection and disposal systems.
7. Fix sanitation equipment and drainage pipework.
Safety
The health and safety of people working in the plumbing industry is a major concern for the
plumbers.
Plumbing contributes to many construction accidents statistics recorded.
In many countries have introduced lawsdemanding both employers and employees to observe
strict health and safety procedures in the work places.
Personal Protection
Wherever possible and regardless of the job a plumber is undertaking. He/ she must ensure that
his/ her safety first.
Several protective clothings have been designed to ensure personal protection. They include
Overalls
Overalls are designed to prevent everyday clothing from becoming contaminated by oil, grease,
fluxes or general dust and dirt.
Always wear Overalls to cover loose clothing eg ties which could be caught in moving parts of
machines.
1
,Safety helmet or Hard hat
Helmets are usually made of toughened plastic or steel.
Always wear a helmet to protect a person against injuries caused by falling objects.
Safety Goggles
These are clear safety googles
Always wear clear googles to protect yourself from airborne dust and debris from getting in to
your eyes.
2
,Welding Goggles
They have dark or shaded lenses.
Always wear welding googles to protect the eyes from intense bright light or sparks created by
arc welding and gas welding
Gloves
Gloves are worn to give wide range of protection.
Always wear rubber and plastic gloves to give protection against skin irritation when handling
cement, oil or grease.
Always wear heavy duty gloves to give protection against injuries when handling materials with
sharp edges like glass.
3
, Face Mask
This is a safety equipment used to cover the mouth and nose.
Always wear face mask when working in area with high concentration fumes and dust for
protection against inhalation problems.
N/B keep working area tidy to ensure that jobs are carried out more safely and efficiently.
Safety in the workshop
Keep work benches and machines clear of unnecessary tools and materials, and free of
scraps and offcuts.
Remove all combustible materials eg timber and papers because they can promote fire
hazards in the workshop.
Sweep floors and workbenches to remove shavings, metal of cuts and general rubbish.
Check benches regularly to make sure that there are no protruding nails and screws that
could cause injuries.
Ensure work benches are secure, solid and level.
Ensure all workbench’s equipment eg pipe vives are fixed securely.
Never leave long pipes protruding from pipe vice for they can cause injury.
Ensure all machines and equipment in the workshop are fitted with appropriate
protective guards and all safety procedures displayed alongside the machine.
Ensure all electrically powered machines are fitted with a safety ‘panic button’ shut off
switch which is visible and painted in a distinctive colour.
In workshop where welding, brazing or soldering is taking place, ensure suitable
ventilation to remove fumes.
Safety When Handling Hand Tools.
Keep all blades and cutting surfaces sharp and if possible covered when not in use.
Never use file and similar tools without handles.
Ensure Wedge head of all hammers are securely fixed to prevent them from flying off
during use and causing injuries.
Only use correct size of screw drivers when fixing screws.
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