Haz. Awareness #1
Something with the potential to cause harm.
What is a HAZARD?
This is the likelihood (probability) of an undesired consequence (e.g. injury, loss or damage) due to exposure to a hazard.
What is "RISK"?
The last "E" in PPE
What is Equipment?
The letter "V" in the acronym PIV.
What is a "Vehicle"?
In Chardon, Ohio.
Where does the Murphy family live?
Without this (to a hazard) there is no "Risk".
What is EXPOSURE?
The "last resort" for risk control, required when residual risk remains after other solutions have been implemented.
What is PPE?
Only the person wearing it.
Who does PPE protect?
This is used to lift heavy objects, often when they are strapped to pallets.
What is a Fork Lift Truck?
Who is Simon Cowell?
Circumstances which can influence the likelihood of an incident occurring.
What are RISK FACTORS?
The group of people in the best position to identify hazards and uncontrolled risks on a day-to-day basis.
Who are Scranton manufacturing employees?
These should be worn whenever handling sharp objects.
What are cut resistant safety gloves?
A PIV driver must do this when approaching intersections or driving through doorways.
What is SOUND THE HORN?
A phenomenon (synonymous with Chardon, OH) which occurs when cold air passes over warmer lake water, and then condenses.
What is LAKE EFFECT SNOW?
The system in Scranton for reporting uncontrolled hazards.
What is "SEE-IT"?
When a chemical that could cause skin irritation is replaced with one that is known to be a non-allergen and safe to handle.
What is "SUBSTITUTION"?
Designed to make pedestrian foot traffic more visible to PIV drivers and other employees.
What is a HI-VIZ JACKET/VEST/CLOTHING?
Daily, or after each shift in cases where vehicles are in round-the-clock use.
When does OSHA 29CFR1910.178 state forklifts should be inspected?
4.7% ABV in a bottle, exported from the UK.
What is NEWCASTLE BROWN ALE?
The name for the preferred order to implement solutions when controlling/reducing risk.
What is the HIERARCHY OF CONTROL?
The name for a situation when there is "safety peer pressure" - could be to work safely OR to take risky shortcuts.
What is SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT?
Section 8 of this document should be checked before determining the PPE needed for handling each chemical.
What is a SDS (Safety Data Sheet)?
A theoretical/changeable area that connects the two front wheels of a forklift to the center point of the rear axle.
What is the "STABILITY TRIANGLE"?
2014.
When did Stew move to the United States?