PPE
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
What are the three parts of the fire triangle?
Heat, fuel, and oxygen
What is a hazard?
Something that has the potential to cause harm, injury, or damage.
What color is commonly used to identify danger or stop?
Red
What does ANSI stand for?
American National Standards Institute
What type of PPE protects your eyes from flying particles and sparks?
Safety glasses or goggles
When using a fire extinguisher, where should you aim?
At the base of the fire
A wet floor in the shop is what type of hazard?
A slip/fall hazard.
What color is commonly associated with caution?
Yellow
What does ASABE stand for?
American Society of Agricultural and Biological
Engineers
What PPE should be worn when there is a risk of loud or damaging noise?
Hearing protection
What should you do first if you discover a fire that is too large or dangerous to fight?
Evacuate and alert others/emergency personnel.
What should you do if you notice a hazard in the ag shop?
Report it and, if safe, take steps to prevent someone from being injured.
What color is commonly used for safety instructions or safe conditions?
Green
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Why should loose clothing and jewelry be avoided when working around machinery?
They can become caught in moving parts.
Why should sawdust and other combustible materials be kept away from welding areas?
Sparks and heat can ignite them.
A student is using a machine without knowing how to operate it. What is the main hazard?
Improper use/operator error that could result in injury.
What color is giving out information like warning signs or out of order messages?`
Blue
The National Safety Council does what?
safety advocate in the United States
with a focus on eliminating the leading causes of
preventable injuries and deaths
A student is grinding metal. Name two types of PPE they should consider wearing.
Safety glasses/face shield and hearing protection. Other appropriate PPE may also apply.
You see smoke coming from an electrical machine. Should you immediately throw water on it? Why or why not?
No. Water can create an electrical shock hazard. Shut down power if safe to do so and use the appropriate response/equipment.
Give three examples of hazards that could be found in an ag shop.
exposed moving parts, electrical hazards, fire hazards, sharp objects, chemicals, trip hazards, loud noise, hot surfaces, welding sparks, or improper PPE
Why are standardized safety colors important in the workplace?
They allow people to quickly recognize hazards, warnings, and safety information.
What does DOT do throughout the United States
mission to deliver a
transportation system that serves as the American people
through the safe, efficient, sustainable, and equitable
movement of people and goods. It oversees such divisions
as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and
Federal Aviation