Safety Acronyms
EIS
What is "Element Important for Safety"?
rapid chemical combination of a substance with oxygen, involving the production of heat and light
What is "combustion"?
Daily Double
5 jumping-jacks!
In homes built before 1978, use extreme caution when sanding painted surfaces due to this hazardous paint additive
What is "lead"?
Daily Double
5 squats!
UEL
What is the "Upper Explosive Limit"?
Occurs every 2nd Thursday of every month
What is "Safety Forum"?
An important proportion rule to follow when setting a ladder against a wall
What is the "4-to-1 rule"?
PRA
What is "Preliminary Risk Analysis"?
Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep
What is "P.A.S.S"?
Near the main entrance at the east end of the main building, south of the first island in the parking lot
What is the "primary muster point"?
An “analysis” used after work safety incidents that can also be used for home accidents
What is a "Root Cause Analysis"?
HAZOP
What is "Hazard and Operability Analysis"?
Grease, Oil, Paint and Solvents are part of a type....fire
What is a "Class B fire"?
An accident that missed its target
What is a "Near Miss"?
Electric powered tools that have two prong polarized plugs are _____ insulated
What is "double"?
HMIS
What is "Hazardous Material Identification System"?
A rating which means the unit is four times as effective as a one gallon of water
What is "4A rating"?
18% O2 or 50 ppm CO or 25% of the LEL for combustibles
What is "a Level 2 Alarm"?
The “gal” you should contact if you plan any home project that involves digging or excavation
What is "Miss Utility"?