Chemical Hygiene
Where would you find the Chemical Hygine Policy?
The Chemical Hygiene policy is found in the cabinets by the break room, on QT9, and in the Share Drive.
True or Fale:
Safety committee is open to all employees - no matter where in the company they work - to come and discuss safety concerns.
True.
We meet once a month to discuss in-process and new goals.
True or False:
Fork trucks have the right of way when comparing to a pedestrian.
False,
Pedestrians always have the right of way.
Name a common cause of accidents.
Laziness or distraction
What section of the general safety manual discusses what to do in case of emergency?
The Emergency Action Plan
What is the goal of Chemical Hygiene?
Reduce the chances of injury due to unhygienic chemical practices.
How do you report a safety concern?
Notify your EHS manager directly, notify maintenance, or notify your supervisor.
Alcohol and THC impair the senses, cloud judgement, and slow reaction times.
Do not come to work drunk or high.
What types of emergencies are outlined in the EAP?
Chemical Spills, Leaks, and Accidents.
Fire.
Electrical.
Weather.
And health emergencies.
True or False:
It is listed in the CH policy that you should wash your hands before eating.
True.
True or False:
Its okay to remind a coworker to wear their PPE, seatbelt, or slow down when driving a fork truck.
True.
Peer based feedback is one of the most impactful safety measures and boosts safety culture.
As a pedestrian, what do you do if you need to check a work email, answer a call, or a text when walking in a fork truck area?
The pedestrian should either wait until they are out of an active fork truck area to answer or step off to the side where they are easily visible by fork truck drivers.
Name an impact of ignoring safety procedures.
Dangerous workplace culture, higher risk of accidents, injuries, and potential for death.
Who is our fire department for 67 Hudson Ave?
Arvin Hart
True or False:
Good chemical Hygiene only benefits you.
False:
Good chemical hygiene benefits everyone in the building from visitors all the way up.
True or false:
Safety culture does not need support from both employees and employers.
False,
The entire company needs to work to gather to promote positive safety culture.
True or False:
Pedestrians should try to pass close in-between fork trucks and stationary items like totes.
False.
Try to never get between a hard stationary object and a fork truck when passing by.
Define a near miss
A near miss is an incident that had the potential to cause harm, injury, or loss.
Ex. Leaning totes, someone driving a fork truck irresponsibly, a wet area on the floor.
What fire department oversees 75/35 South Central?
Mechanicville Fire Department
Name an example - other than washing your hands before eating - of good chemical hygiene practices.
(open ended)
Name an impact of good safety culture and name an impact of bad safety culture.
(open ended)
About _ in _ workplace fatalities involving fork trucks are pedestrians being struck?
a. 1 in 4
b. 1 in 6
c. 1 in 8
d. 1 in 10
b. 1 in 6
True or False
It is important to note near misses before accidents occur.
True.
Reporting near misses can stop an accident or incident from escalating.
67/65: Both the north and south fences.
75/35: Front parking lot by the RR bridge and by the lab/Cumberland Farms.