Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to Safety

Topics: Responsibility for safety; Unsafe acts and conditions; Recognizing hazards; Types of
accidents; Investigation; Handling emergencies

Learning Objectives:

 Define the terms accident and hazard.

 Name and define the four main types of hazards.

 List and define various types of accidents.

 Compare meanings of the terms unsafe act and unsafe condition.

 Name the three ways in which a toxic substance can enter your body.

 List ways in which a company must plan for emergencies.

 Tell the main reason for prompt accident investigation.

Chapter 2: Principles of Electrical Safety

Topics: Importance of electrical safety; Lockout; Power equipment and portable power-tool
safety; Personal precautions; Working on electric circuits; Switches; Fuses; Working around
motors and other equipment; Protection against accidental grounding; Eye injuries; Fire
prevention

Learning Objectives:

 Explain the difference between low voltage and safety low voltage.

 Demonstrate what to do if a person suffers a severe electric shock.

 Explain how to fit an older tool with a three-wire cord.

 List the precautions that apply to personal safety in electrical work.

 List safety devices and apparel to use when working on conductors that may be
energized.
Chapter 3: Electrons in Atoms

Topics: Structure of matter and atoms; Electron shells; Transferring charges; Electrical forces
and terms

Learning Objectives:

 Describe the structure of an atom.

 Tell the difference between a compound and an element.

 Explain how electrical forces cause objects to attract or repel other objects.

 Describe electron flow.

 State the definition of a cell.

Chapter 4: Current Electricity

Topics: Electric current and energy; Electricity from chemical action; Primary and secondary
cells; Batteries; Electricity from electromagnetism

Learning Objectives:

 List the main methods of producing potential difference.

 State the main difference between a primary cell and a secondary cell.

 Explain how to connect cells in parallel and in series.

 Describe how a photoelectric device works.

 Identify potential hazards when recharging batteries.

Chapter 5: Current, Resistance, and Voltage

Topics: Electric current, resistance, and potential difference; Ohm's Law; Resistance and voltage
drop; Electrical measurement

Learning Objectives:

 State the characteristics of an electrical conductor and an electrical insulator.

 State the definition of electric current.

  Explain the relationship of potential difference to the flow of electric current.

 State the definition of Ohm's Law.

 Identify the purpose and parts of an ammeter.

Chapter 6: Principles of Hydraulics

Topics: Force, weight, mass, pressure, work, power, and energy; Incompressibility;
Nondiffusion; Hydrostatic pressure; Pascal's Law; Fluid power transmission; Bernoulli's
principle

Learning Objectives:

 Explain the difference between absolute and gauge pressure.

 Demonstrate how power is calculated.

 Explain Pascal's Law.

 Describe the difference between laminar and turbulent flow.

 Name the main components of a hydraulic system.

Chapter 7: Hydraulic Diagrams

Topics: Definition, kinds, and characteristics of schematics; Lines; Symbols; Flow patterns;
Tracing a circuit; Sequence valve circuit

Learning Objectives:

 Name three basic types of hydraulic diagrams, and explain the purposes of each.

 Describe how a valve symbol is constructed.

 List the steps to follow when reading a schematic diagram.

 Identify common hydraulic symbols.

Chapter 8: Maintaining Hydraulic Systems

Topics: Inspections; Maintenance requirements; Fluid level; External leaks; Operating pressure;
Fluid quality; Filter maintenance; Reconditioning
Learning Objectives:

 List the major categories of hydraulic system maintenance.

 Name and describe the six essential items in a maintenance file.

 List the steps involved in reconditioning a hydraulic component.

 Explain how to set up a maintenance plan for a typical hydraulic system.

Chapter 9: Principles of Pneumatics

Topics: Fluid power systems; Force, weight, and mass; Pressure; Work and energy; Diffusion
and dispersion; Compressibility; Laws of pneumatics; Leverage; Air properties and flow;
Bernoulli's Law; Components

Learning Objectives:

 Explain how force is transmitted in a pneumatic system.

 Calculate force and work.

 List two factors that affect the results of pressure calculations.

 Explain pneumatic leverage.

 Briefly explain the physical laws affecting the behavior of a confined gas.

Chapter 10: Pneumatic Systems

Topics: Air supply system; Reciprocating and rotary compressors; Cooling; Compressor
maintenance; Air-line filters and lubrication

Learning Objectives:

 Explain the operation of linear actuators-cylinders-in a typical pneumatic circuit.

 Describe the various types of compressors and how they work.

 Define intercooling and aftercooling.

 Describe basic preventive maintenance procedures for compressors.

  List the components of an effective delivered-air system and explain how they work
together.

 Describe the three main types of air-line lubrication.

Chapter 11: Systems Maintenance

Topics: Control system maintenance; Cylinder maintenance; Tool maintenance; Logs and
records; Automatic recorders and recording charts

Learning Objectives:

 Explain the concept of planned maintenance.

 Describe the basic procedures for maintaining the compressor and other important
components in a pneumatic system.

 Describe the maintenance of industrial control circuit components.

 Explain the proper maintenance of pneumatic tools.

 Discuss the various types of maintenance logs and explain what kind of information is
recorded in each.

Chapter 12: Bearings and Shafts

Topics: Bearing classification and selection; Shaft materials and stresses; Vibration; Critical
speed; Fits and clearances

Learning Objectives:

 Name the two main categories of bearings and cite their advantages.

 Identify bearings by the kind of support they provide.

 Describe the three kinds of stresses acting on shafts.

 Explain natural frequency of vibration and critical speed.

 Name and describe three classes of fits.

Chapter 13: Ball and Roller Bearings

Topics: Ball and roller bearing design; Single-row radial, single- and double-row angular contact
bearings; Two-piece, inner-ring bearings; Roller bearings

Learning Objectives:

 Name the three basic ball bearing designs and describe their characteristics.

 Explain the purposes served by the basic roller bearing shapes and their variations in
typical applications.

Chapter 14: Principles of Lubrication

Topics: Lubricant classification; Friction; Cooling and sealing action of lubricants; Corrosion
prevention; Preventive maintenance

Learning Objectives:

 Define lubrication and describe the four forms of lubricants.

 Discuss the characteristics of static, kinetic, fluid, and rolling friction.

 Explain how a lubricant reduces wear and dampens shock.

 Discuss the cooling action of lubricants and explain how they prevent corrosion.

 Explain the importance of a lubricant's sealing action, and explain how it works.

Chapter 15: Lubrication Management

Topics: Lubrication control; Establishing oiler routes; Coding lubrication points; Computer-
managed programs; Installation; Computer reports

Learning Objectives:

 Explain the importance of good lubrication management practices and describe seven
different kinds of information that should be included on an equipment lubrication survey
form.

 Explain how to set up an oiler route and how to color-code the lubrication points.

 Discuss the considerations involved in establishing and installing a computerized

lubrication program.
 Describe the purposes of several types of basic computer lubrication forms and list
advantages of expanded programs.