PPE / HAND SAFETY
What body part is one of our most important “tools” and is the focus of today’s Safety Day?
Our hands.
What is one simple way to reduce strain when performing the same task repeatedly?
Change positions, take appropriate breaks, rotate tasks when possible, or adjust the workstation.
What is the primary purpose of machine guarding?
To protect employees from dangerous moving parts and other machine hazards
You notice an unsafe condition but it isn’t in your department. What should you do?
Take appropriate action and report/address the hazard according to company procedures.
Everyone has stop work authority.
Before reaching into an area where equipment could unexpectedly move, what should you consider first?
Whether hazardous energy or motion must be controlled before proceeding.
The evacuation alarm sounds. What should you do?
Stop work and safely evacuate according to your facility’s emergency procedures.
When should you ask for help or use mechanical assistance when moving an object?
When the load is too heavy, awkward, unstable, unsafe to handle alone or above 50 pounds.
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Name 3 hazards that could cause a hand injury in manufacturing.
Pinch points, sharp edges, moving machinery, hot surfaces, chemicals, caught-between hazards, etc.
Why should employees report to their designated assembly area after evacuating?
So everyone can be accounted for and responders know if someone may still be inside.
Name 3 ergonomic risk factors commonly found in manufacturing.
Repetitive motion, awkward posture, excessive force, reaching, bending, twisting, vibration, heavy lifting, etc.
Lockout/Tagout helps protect employees from what?
Unexpected startup, energization, or release of hazardous energy during servicing or maintenance.