HomeWorks History
In what year was HomeWorks started?
2018
What does the PASS method stand for in Fire Response?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
Anytime work is performed in which injury to the eye may occur what piece of PPE shall be worn?
Safety Glasses
What does EAP stand for?
Emergency Action Plan
After telling my supervisor of an injury or incident I should fill out what?
Incident Report
What group of Members combined their resources to meet a common need? (Form the Cooperative)
Farmers
Effective chest compressions are done at a rate of how many per minute?
100-120 Compression per minute
Its important employees wear proper __________ to prevent slips, trips, falls.
Footwear
Where should you meet in case of a fire? Name all rally points in Portland and Blanchard.
Portland- East Customer Parking Lot, North Gravel Lot, Blanchard- Blue Spruce Tree Customer Parking Lot
In what year did RESAP team members state HomeWorks was the leading role model for Cooperatives across the State?
2025
In what year did our members voice a need for a quality propane service (What year was Tri-County Propane Born)?
1998
Where do you aim the nozzle of a fire extinguisher when putting out a fire?
Base of the fire
Cooperative safety policy requires that FR clothing is worn whenever an employee is within _________ feet of energized conductors or parts?
10 feet
List all tornado shelter locations at both offices.
Portland- The vault, lounge near accounting, engineering meeting room, restroom in operations are.
Blanchard- Customer service supervisor's office, janitors closet, meeting room by the lobby
What shall be completed prior to starting a job with two or more employees?
Tailboard
What were the first three counties HomeWorks served?
Eaton, Ingham, Jackson
When giving breaths during CPR, about how long should each breath last?
1 second
Before driving a Cooperative vehicle employees shall perform a what?
Circle Check
In the event of an oil spill from Cooperative-owned equipment you should refer to what plan?
Spill Prevention Controls and Countermeasures Plan
Name the three SIP goals for 2025.
- Strive for continuous improvement on RESAP formal assessment
- Investigate and develop safety protocols for the Cooperatives advancement in grid modernization
- Develop and deliver safety related material to expand the Cooperative focus on member safety
Luke Pohl, John Lord, Shirley Sprague, Jim Stebbins, Jake Borton, Theresa Sopocy, Dave Livermore
You should continue CPR until when? Name at least 3 of the 4 correct responses
-The person shows an obvious sign of life
-Another trained responder or EMS personnel take over
-You are to exhausted to continue
-The scene becomes unsafe
When climbing a ladder or using stairs you should maintain what?
Three points of contact
If an employee were to receive a call from the news or other media representatives these calls shall be directed to whom?
Charly Markwart
As of May 2nd, 2025 the Cooperative went 365 days without what?
A lost time accident