Stranger Dangers
This trio is the most common type of workplace injury across nearly every industry.
What are slips, trips, and falls?
When the fire alarm sounds, never use this method of leaving the building.
What are the elevators?
This three-letter acronym refers to all the protective gear you wear on the job.
What is Personal Protective Equipment?
If you don't have the right PPE, you should do your best to complete the task carefully.
What is FALSE?
This four-letter acronym walks you through how to operate a fire extinguisher.
What is PASS?
Pull Aim Squeeze and Sweep!
Standing where stored energy, moving parts, falling objects, or pressurized releases could strike you puts you in this.
What is the line of fire? (Shoutout SafeStart!)
This is the minimum length of time you must flush at a safety shower or eyewash station — for any splash, no matter how minor.
What is 15 minutes?
PPE is often called this in the hierarchy of controls
What is the last line of defense?
Stop Work Authority can only be used by supervisors and HSE staff.
What is FALSE?
This four-letter acronym describes the procedure that prevents unexpected energization or release of stored energy during equipment servicing.
What is LOTO (Lockout/Tagout)?
This unplanned event could have caused injury or damage but didn't — and it should still be reported.
What is a near miss?
When witnessing a serious medical emergency, this is the very first call you make — before notifying your manager or your HSE Supervisor.
What is call 911?
This baseball-cap-style head protection guards against minor bumps from stationary objects but won't protect against falling objects.
What is a bump cap?
If you only lift a heavy object once or twice a day, proper lifting technique doesn't really matter.
What is FALSE?
ALWAYS plan your lifts, even if it's a one off!
This document contains hazard identification, handling, first aid, PPE requirements, and emergency procedures — and must be readily accessible wherever the substance it describes is used.
What is a SDS (Safety Data Sheet)?
Between pushing and pulling a heavy loaded cart down a hallway, this is the safer technique.
What is pushing?
When you smell smoke but don't see flames or hear an alarm yet, this is the first action you should take to alert others.
What is pull the nearest fire alarm?
This is the minimum ANSI cut level required for gloves during hands-on work.
What is A3?
You're trained and authorized to perform LOTO, so you can use a coworker's lock if yours isn't handy.
What is FALSE
This four-letter acronym names the federal agency that sets and enforces workplace safety standards in the U.S. Response.
What is OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)?
Eyes down, mind elsewhere — this everyday habit is one of the leading causes of preventable injuries while walking through a workplace.
What is distracted walking (or "what is walking while looking at your phone")?
A fire alarm sounds while you're meeting with a visitor who uses a wheelchair, and the elevators are disabled. These are the two things you should do.
What is move them to the designated area of refuge (or stairwell landing) and notify your manager/floor warden of their location?
Wrong type, improper fit, damage, or being removed too early — these are all reasons this happens to PPE even when it's worn.
What is failure (or "what is when PPE fails to protect the worker")?
If a client procedure is stricter than your company's HSE policy, you should follow your company's policy.
What is FALSE?
Always follow which policy provides greater protection!
This four-letter agency has been parodied or referenced in shows from The Simpsons to South Park, and shows up whenever a major U.S. disaster hits the news.
What is FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Administration)?