Cold Stress
What causes cold stress?
a. The body is no longer able to warm itself
b. High ambient air temperatures
c. Dehydration
d. Working in awkward postures
a. The body is no longer able to warm itself
Improper storage of materials may lead to:
a. Unobstructed views
b. Proper walking surfaces
c. Well-kept exit routes
d. Fall hazards
d. Fall hazards
How often should you sound the horn when operating the crane?
Every time you start to move the crane and when you approach areas where individuals are.
What is the first thing you do after the daily inspection and getting into the forklift?
Putting on your seatbelt.
What is Paragon's slogan?
'Trust the Process'
What can be done to reduce your risk of developing cold stress?
a. Drink caffeinated liquids
b. Work outside in cold temperatures longer so you become acclimatized to the cold environment
c. Use radiant heaters
d. Wear cooling vests
c. Use radiant heaters
To maintain proper housekeeping procedures, look out for:
a. Spills
b. Debris and clutter
c. Storage of materials
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
True or False: A crane carrying an empty C-Hook is not considered a load.
False - anything below the crane's "J" hook is considered a load, example: C-Hooks & Coil Grabbers.
What should you do when approaching walkways and truck bays?
Honk the horn
Who do you talk to if you have questions about uniforms, boots, prescription glasses?
Nichole (next to Natalie's office)
True or False: It is important to understand the symptoms of cold stress because Hypothermia can happen gradually and you could be affected before you even realize you are in danger.
True
True or False: Poor housekeeping can cause severe safety hazards.
True
What is the distance one needs to keep from a suspended load?
10 ft
When driving through congested areas, travel ____ and carefully.
slowly
What is the first thing you do when you realize you may need to use the torch to cut something?
Contact supervisor
Which areas of the body are most susceptible to frostbite?
Head, face, hands, and feet.
True or False: You should leave out your materials, tools, and trash for the next shift to deal with.
FALSE. CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELVES!!!!!
Never ______ under a load. This is a Cardinal Safety Rule.
walk/stand/drive
If a forklift and crane are going down the same aisleway but there is not enough room for both, who has the right of way?
Crane - The forklift would need to pull as far off to the side as they could or back up so crane could get through.
What day does Thanksgiving fall on this year?
Thursday, November 28th.
Chilblains affect which part of the body?
a. The brain causing the victim to not be able to think clearly
b. Capillary beds in the cheeks, ears, fingers, and toes
c. Arms and legs causing muscle cramps
d. The core causing the body’s internal temperature to drop
b. Capillary beds in the cheeks, ears, fingers, and toes
Who should understand how to properly clean their work spaces?
a. Only your boss
b. Just the employees who stay and work late
c. Everyone
d. The maintenance employee
c. Everyone
True or False: It is okay to store a C-hook/Grabbers over processed coils when not in use, as long as there are no individuals working in that area.
FALSE. Never leave a load suspended in the air when not in use. Always store C-hook/Grabbers on the ground.
What is the speed limit of operating equipment inside the building?
5 mph
What color is the sign outside that tells trains to 'stop, men at work'?
Blue