Part 1
If you are in a building and hear a tornado warning siren, what should you do?
Go to the lowest level of the building, (the basement, if there is one), a storm shelter, or an interior room without windows.
If you smell smoke and suspect there is a fire somewhere in the building, what should you do?
Alert others, pull fire alarm if available, get out of the building, call 911 from outside.
What phone number should you call to report an emergency?
911
What can you use to melt ice on the sidewalks in the winter?
Rock salt
Name at least two things that should be in an emergency action plan.
Name of person who is in charge, escape routes, training drills, alarm systems, meeting place
Is it safe to use a cell phone or cordless phone during a storm?
Yes, these are safe to use because there is no direct path between you and the lightning.
True or False:
If you are caught in a fire, you should stay close to the ground.
True
If your clothes catch on fire, what should you do?
Stop, Drop, and Roll; or smother the flames with a blanket. Never run.
What is at least one item that should be included in an emergency kit?
Water, flashlight and batteries, first aid supplies.
If a coworker suffers from heat exhaustion, what should you do?
Get her out of the sun, give her cool water, lay her down and raise her feet, call 911 (in areas where service is available)
If you are inside a building, and begin to feel the shaking of an earthquake, what should you do?
Get under something heavy or sturdy like a desk or table.
Turn your hazard lights, lock doors, and stay in your car. Call for help or put up a sign saying "Call 911." Do not open cars to strangers
If someone tries to rob your workplace with a gun, what should you do?
Cooperate fully with the robber's instructions, don't try to be a hero.
What should you use to put out a grease fire on a stove?
Use a pan lid or baking soda. Never use water or flour.
A coworker slips on a wet floor, hits his head, and passes out. What do you do?
Give at least 3 answers.
If a coworker falls off a ladder and injures her back, what should you do?
Don't move her (this can cause more damage), call 911 for help.
If a chemical gets into your eye, what should you do?
Flush your eye with water for at least 15 minutes.
What should you do if you come in contact with a substance but don't know if it is toxic?
Call the national poison control center: 1-800-222-1222
Don't try to identify by tasting, touching, or smelling
How many exit routes must a workplace have?
If an unknown chemical spills in your workplace, what should you do?
Leave it alone and get your supervisor.
What should you do for a very serious burn?
Call 911. Don't remove clothing stuck to the burned area.
Name at least one factor that increases your risk of being robbed at work.
Working alone, working at night, or having access to money.
How do you prevent the spread of flu viruses?
Cover nose/mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. Wash hands, don't touch eyes, nose, or mouth. Stay home when ill.
What does CPR stand for?
CardioPulmonary Resuscitation
CPR is a combination of rescue breathing and chest compressions for a victim whose heart has stopped beating.
What should you do for a severe cut?
You are working on a construction site and a coworker enters a trench and passes out, what should you do?
Tell a supervisor, don't go after him; you may become a second hand victim. Call 911 (in areas where service is available)
What should you do if you are in a building and the power goes out?
Stay calm. If it is okay to leave, look for lighted exit signs, otherwise, stay in place and check with your supervisor.
What is the name of the sheets that provide information about chemical products?
Safety Data Sheets: SDS's
What's the difference between a weather watch and a weather warning?
Watch-severe weather possible during the next few hours
Warning-Severe weather observed or expected soon
If you are driving to work and see the funnel shape of a tornado approaching, what should you do?
Get out of the car and lie down in a low place.
What are the steps for using a fire extinguisher?
P.A.S.S
Pull the pin
Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire
Squeeze the trigger
Sweep extinguisher back and forth at the base of the fire.
What letters are on an extinguisher that can be used on most kinds of fire?
A-B-C
A)Trash, wood, paper
B)Liquids, gasses, solvents
C)Electrical equipment
Cooking oil and grease fires require K type extinguishers
What does a symbol of a skull and crossbones mean?
Poison
Name one security measure that can reduce workplace violence in a retail store.
Good lighting, a panic button or other communication device, a security guard, a video camera, or clutter-free windows (good visibility from outside)
What two common cleaning products should you never mix, because they make a gas that can kill you?
Ammonia and bleach (the mixture releases chlorine gas, which can be deadly.)
If you are working outside when a lightning storm starts and you can't get to shelter, what should you do?