Slips, Trips and Falls
This floor hazard is worsened by wet surfaces and can cause a sudden fall.
What is a slippery floor?
Poor posture while sitting at a desk can lead to this long-term issue with the neck or back.
What is neck or back strain/pain?
A plan that tells employees what to do in a fire is called this.
What is an evacuation plan?
Always using guards on machines helps prevent this body injury.
What is cut or crush injury?
Sunlight through a window can cause this issue.
What is glare?
A loose rug or cable crossing a walkway often causes this kind of accident.
What is a trip?
An adjustable chair and monitor height help prevent this type of common desk injury.
What is neck strain or eye strain?
The device that detects smoke and alerts occupants in a building.
What is a smoke detector?
Before using a tool, you should do this to ensure it is in proper working order.
What is inspect it or perform a pre-use check?
Very loud environments require this kind of protection.
What is hearing protection?
Proper footwear and lighting help prevent these from happening on stairs or uneven surfaces.
What are falls?
Reaching too far for a mouse or keyboard can cause strain in this area.
What is the shoulder or wrist
This emergency exit item should be clearly marked and unobstructed.
What is an exit sign or exit path?
This habit reduces the risk of hand injuries when using sharp tools.
What is keeping hands away from the blade or using push sticks?
Very loud environments require this kind of protection.
What is hearing protection?
This common hazard is reduced by cleaning spills promptly and using warning signs.
What is a slip?
A workplace setup that reduces strain is often described as this—“neutral” and well-supported.
What is ergonomically correct or neutral posture?
Keeping this fuel source away from ignition sources reduces fire risk.
What is flammable materials or fuel?
Wearing this type of PPE is common when grinding or cutting materials.
What are safety glasses or face protection?
Know where to go for safety in an emergency—this is your path to safety.
What is the emergency exit route or assembly point?
Clutter in walkways increases the risk of this type of incident.
What is a trip or stumble?
Repetitive motion without breaks may contribute to this tendon issue in the forearm.
What is Repititive Strain Injury (RSI)
When evacuating from a multi-storied building, what type of building feature should you avoid and instead use the emergency fire exit staircase?
An elevator
Machines should be turned off and this applied before maintenance.
What is a lockout/tagout?
Monitoring air quality helps protect workers from this health issue.
What is respiratory irritation or poor air quality effects?