Dropped Objects
How many workers in the US are killed annnually by falling objects?
200-300
When a load obstructs the view of the forklift operator, what should be done?
Travel in reverse & get a spotter
What are the names of the two bayous that meet in Arnaudville?
Bayou Teche and Bayou Fuselier
What is the name of the Louisiana wetland swamp that is also the largest one of its kind in the nation?
Atchafalaya Basin
Name the 4 industries mentioned as "High Risk" for Dropped Objects.
Construction, oil & gas, manufacturing, warehousing
What is it called when the body cannot properly cool itself through sweating or increased heart rate, causing internal temperatures to rise to dangerous levels?
Heat Stress
Which human-made reservoir on the Sabine River is a joint project by Louisiana and Texas, and its dam is capable of producing 92 megawatts of electrical power?
Toledo Bend
How many struck-by falling object injuries occur annually?
42,000+
We carry fire extinguishers that cover three classes of fires. What are they?
A (Ordinary Combustibles )
B (Flammable Liquids)
C (Electrical Fires)
This food chain was founded in Louisiana, originally named "Chicken on the Run"...
Popeyes
The ISS HSE Policy Manual defines dropped objects as any item that can...
Fall & Cause Harm
A sudden discharge of electricity through a part of the body is called what?
Electrical Shock
Former Louisiana Governor Jimmie Davis wrote and sang what song that would later become the official song of Louisiana?
You are My Sunshine
In what industry does dropped objects contribute 10% of the fatalities?
Construction
Insufficient sleep (primary cause), personal health issues, sleep disorders, drug and alcohol use, intense domestic demands, long work hours, and heavy work loads are all examples of factors that cause?
Fatigue
What 11 time NBA Champion was born in Monroe, Louisiana?
Bill Russell