Asbestos Awareness
What is asbestos and what made it such a good product.
It is a mineral in the earth that is virtually indestructible.
Chemical resistant, don't break down over time, best insulator know to man.
What are the symptoms of silicosis and what is the cure
Cough, breathlessness, weakness
NONE!
What 3 things dictate the speed of travel while on a forklift
Size of the load
Layout of the workplace
Speed restriction signs
What does SDS and GHS stand for
Safety Data Sheets
Globally Harmonized System
When approaching a lift, what should the last step be....in relation to foot position
Last step, wide stance
Name 5 building materials that asbestos can be found in
floortile, pipe insulation, plaster, roofing material, window caulking, window glazing, ceiling tile, spray on insulation
What is considered a silica material and what do you need to do to protect yourself from silica exposure
Sand, gravel, clay, granite or other forms of rock that ground into very small particles
100 times smaller than sand
What is the procedure for driving backward
Face the rear, sound horn before moving, go slowly, stop when vision is limited or blocked (sound the horn and go slowly.
What are the 2 signal words
Danger and Warning
When lifting a load that appears to be heavy, what should you do?
Test the load to see if you can lift it. If so, keep the load close to the body. If not, find someone to help.
Name 3 diseases that can be caused by asbestos exposure
Mesothelioma
Asbestosis
Lung Cancer
How could I tell the difference between a heat detector and a smoke detector just by looking at them?
And what are some activities where detectors should be removed before performing the activity?
The heat detector has a white ring below the head and smoke detectors have a black ring below the head.
Dusting the devises, paint, burning, soldering,sanding, steam from hot water.
There are at least 10 Pre-Start Checks before using a forklift. Name 7 of them.
Foot brake, Parking brake, Deadman Seat Break, Clutch and Gearshift, Dash Control Panel lights and gauges, Steering, Lift Mechanism
Tilt Mechanism, Cylinders and hoses not leaking, Listen for any unusual sounds or noises.
What was the purpose to changing the the GHS system
To have internationally consistent SDS's
Considering our new power lifting techniques, what is different from the old style of lifting that was taught?
Old way, all the movement was between the shoulders in a more vertical movement. Knees got in the way of the move and balance was an issue. New way straddles the load with a wider stance.
You have a work order to replace broken floor tile. What is the procedure you would follow to complete the work order?
Ask if the floor tile has been verified as being non ACM.
If yes, complete the work order; if no, ASK QUESTIONS! Drill, hammer, cut, saw, break, damage, move, disturb.
Automatic External Defibrillator
Hands on chest and compress hard and fast to the tempo of "Staying Alive"
What are the rules for raising a load?
Don't raise unless stopped and braked?Lift loads straight up or tilt back slightly
Do not lift a load that extends above the load backrest, unless no part of the load can possible slide back toward the operator
The operator must stay on the forklift when the load is in a raised position.
There are 16 sections to an SDS, name 6 of them
Identification, hazard Id, composition on ingredients, first aid measures, fire-fighting measures, accidental release measures, handling and storage, exposure controls/PPE, Physical and chemical properties, stability and reactivity, toxicological information, ecological information, disposal considerations, transport information, regulatory information, other
Pushing and pulling can be just as harmful as lifting a load. Name 3 "rules" for pushing and pulling a load.
Firm grip, wide stance, Bend your knees and drop your rear end down low to initiate a strong, powerful pull, the beginning of a pull should be smooth, not jerky, new pull on handed - causes shoulder injuries, avoid poor, awkward posture.
What are 3 determining factors that raise the likelihood of developing an asbestos related disease
Amount and duration of exposure
Whether you smoke or not
Age
What should you avoid ingesting before shoveling?
What should you do before shoveling?
What are the signs of a heart attack?
Avoid caffeine and nicotine
Hydrate and stretch
Chest, shoulder, neck pain, dizziness, fainting, sweating, and/or nausea, shortness of breath.
Name 5 things/practices that should be avoided when operating a forklift.
Trying to move or adjust any part of the load, the forklift or the surroundings when on the forklift
Lifting a load that extends above the load backrest
Allowing anyone but the operator to ride on the forklift
Allowing anyone to stand or walk under the elevated part of any forklift, whether loaded or unloaded.
The hazard communication standard (GHS) has adopted 9 pictograms. Name 5 of them
Health Hazard, Flame, Exclamation Mark, Gas Cylinder, Corrosion, Exploding Bomb
Flame over circle, Environment, Skull and Crossbones.
We learned a new way to lift that demonstrated 5 different ways to approach a lift. Name 4 or the 5 ways.
Basic power lift, tip the load power lift, tripod power lift, golfer's bend, lean bar lift.