Safety Basics
This is what you should do before using equipment you have never operated before
What is getting proper training or reading the instructions?
These three letters stand for equipment worn to protect workers from workplace hazards
What is PPE?
This is the emergency number commonly called in the US during a fire
What is 911?
This plan tells employees what to do and where to go during a workplace emergency.
What is an emergency action plan?
This should be done when you discover an injured coworker who needs help
What is getting appropriate assistance?
This type of sign typically warns workers to use caution around a potential hazard
What is a yellow safety sign?
This piece of PPE protects your eyes from flying debris and other hazards
What are safety glasses?
This is what you should do when a fire alarm sounds
What is evacuate the building?
This is what you should do if you hear an emergency alarm
What is follow the emergency procedure?
A minor cut should generally be covered with this
What is a bandage?
This is what you should do when you notice a hazard at work
What is reporting it to a supervisor?
These protect your hands from certain chemicals, cuts, and other hazards
What are protective gloves?
This acronym describes the four steps for using many fire extinguishers: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep.
What is PASS?
This information should be provided when reporting an emergency: what happened, where it happened, and this.
What is whether anyone is injured?
You should avoid doing this to someone with a potentially serious injury unless there is an immediate danger
What is moving them?
Keeping these areas clear helps prevent trips and allows people to evacuate quickly
What are walkways and exits?
This type of PPE can protect your hearing from dangerously loud environments
What are earplugs or earmuffs?
You should never use this type of transportation during a building fire.
What is an elevator?
During an emergency evacuation, employees should gather at this designated location so everyone can be accounted for
This emergency equipment is used to flush chemicals or other harmful substances from the eyes
What is an eyewash station?
This is the best way to prevent workplace accidents before they happen
What is identifying and correcting hazards?
PPE should fit this way to provide proper protection
What is proper or snug?
This should always remain clear so people can safely escape during a fire
What is an emergency exit?
Before helping an injured coworker, you should first make sure this is safe.
What is the scene or area?
Even minor workplace injuries should be reported so they can be properly documented and this can be addressed
What is the hazard that caused the injury?