December Safety Day (OSHA)

General Hazards

100

Wearing proper footwear can prevent..

Slips/Trips/Falls

200

How can we reduce risk from Insect/critter bites and stings?

Wear long sleeves/gloves

Stay away from nests/hives

Be educated on local procedures and hazards

300

What does OSHA stand for?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

400

If it's cold outside you can't get dehydrated or get heat injuries so it's best to work in the cold. 

Share thoughts on this statement.

What is: That is very false.

500

True or False: Dan is the OSHA master

What is true. Some may even say that Dan is the OSHA GOAT.

Fire Protection

100

In case of a Fire, when do we leave the building?

Immediately 

NOW

ASAP

200

True or False:

In the event of a fire, we should gather our belongings before exiting the building.

FALSE

300

True or False:

In the event of an electrical fire, plain water is best to put it out.

FALSE

(it will make it worse)

(foam or powder extinguishers)

400

Explain steps to operate fire extinguisher

Pull

Aim

Squeeze

Sweep

(bonus if you know to ensure the type of fire extinguisher for which type of fire)

500

Difference between type A,B,C,D fires

Class A: Fires that involve ordinary combustible materials like wood, paper, fabric, and some plastics. These are the most common type of fire. 

• Class B: Fires that involve flammable liquids, such as cooking fats, petrol, paint, melting plastic, or wax. These fires spread quickly and produce thick black smoke. 
• Class C: Fires that involve electrical equipment, electrical appliances, or electrical wiring. 
• Class D: Fires that involve burning metals

Ladders

100

How many points of contact need to be on a ladder at all times?

3

Three

200

If our coworker/manager says placing a ladder on an uneven surface is fine because it will be a quick and easy job... then it's fine right??

 Respectfully... that's wrong. We will have backbone (disagree & commit) and tell them that it must be on a stable surface.

300

Do ladders need to be inspected and certified to use?

Yes

Health Hazards

100

What is PPE and name examples

Personal Protective Equipment 

Masks,gloves, earplugs etc..

200

Does any mask work for protection against any material?

Absolutely not. We can talk about examples if Y'all desire.

300

Name hazards of confined spaces

lack of oxygen, entrapment, etc..

Emergency Preparedness

100

Nothing can ever happen to us so being prepared is irreverent

That is very False. Complacency makes it worse.

200

What are some actions we can take in the workplace to be prepared for unexpected events/emergencies?

Drills, SOPs, rehearsals, plans, first aid/CPR training, etc...

A brief discussion as a group about this is welcomed.