Fall Protection & Working at Heights
Is Working at Heights training mandatory in Ontario?
Yes
Who is allowed to operate machinery?
Trained and authorized workers only.
Who is responsible for housekeeping?
Where would you find the health and safety policy?
Safety Board
Office
What type of PPE do you regularly use? Describe the fitting, care and use.
Common PPE includes hard hats, safety boots, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and high-visibility clothing.
Harness, Half face Mask must fit properly, be worn as intended, inspected before use, kept clean and in good condition, and replaced if damaged
At what height is fall protection required?
8 feet (2.4 m) or greater.
What must you do if a tool is damaged?
Take it out of service and report it to your supervisor.
How should lumber with protruding nails be handled?
Removed immediately and placed in bins.
What is the hazard that concerns you the most? Why?
Fall Protection
Have you ever attended organization-wide health and safety meetings? When were the meetings?
Employee appreciation Day
Annual Summer Picnic
What must workers do before each use of fall protection equipment?
Inspect it.
What device is required for power tools on construction sites to prevent shock?
GFCI protection.
What must be done with openings 4 inches (10 cm) or greater?
They must be covered and secured.
Were the company rules explained to you? Give some examples of the rules.
Yes. Examples include wearing required PPE, no drugs or alcohol on site, cell phone use only during breaks, following site safety rules, no horseplay, and reporting hazards or injuries immediately.
Does Senior Management attend and participate in these health and safety meetings?
Yes they do
What is the FIRST option in the hierarchy of fall protection controls?
Elimination of the hazard.
What safety device is required on pneumatic tools to prevent hose separation?
A safety clip or retainer.
Name TWO common hazards caused by poor housekeeping.
Trips, falls, puncture injuries, blocked access ways.
What happens if someone breaks a company rule?
They may face disciplinary action, starting with a verbal warning, then a written warning, and possibly further discipline up to dismissal depending on the severity or repetition of the violation.
Following an incident investigation, what changes have been made?
Changes may include updated safe work procedures, additional training, new or improved PPE or equipment, added signage or barriers, and communication of lessons learned through toolbox talks to prevent the incident from happening again.
What is the LAST legal option if all other fall protection methods are not possible?
An engineered safety net.
When must tools be unplugged?
Before adjusting, changing accessories, or maintenance.
What is the minimum load floor covers must withstand for workers?
At least 50 lbs per square foot.
What do you do with defective/broken tools and/or equipment?
Take it out of service and report it to your supervisor.
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Have the health and safety trends been communicated to you? Can you give us an example of a health and safety trend?