SAFETY ACRONYMS
Lockout Tagout
What three items of PPE are required at all times on the plant floor?
1. Safety shoes
2. Hearing Protection
3. Safety Glasses
How long should you flush your eyes if you get chemicals in them?
15 minutes
Where do you gather during a tornado warning?
The General Meeting Room
Where should pedestrians walk in the plant to remain safe?
In the green walkways - no cutting through machines!
SDS
Safety Data Sheet
What additional PPE is required when cycling printers?
1/2 mask respirator
Give an example of a machine hazard.
pinch point, sharp edge, moving parts, electrical hazards, stored energy
You should do this when you hear the first stage alarm.
Gather at your machine so the operator can get a head count.
What should you do at the start of your shift to prevent incidents?
Complete the pre-shift safety inspection and look for potential hazards such as tripping hazards, removed guards, blocked emergency equipment etc.
What is the 2nd "P" in PPE stand for?
Protective (Personal Protective Equipment)
What additional PPE is required when handling chemicals?
gloves
How often should a ladder be inspected?
Before every use and a full inspection annually
Where are the AEDs located if needed during a cardiac emergency?
Outside the First Aid room and by the vending machines
Name three tasks that require a cut resistant glove.
Knife change or adjustment
Unguarded trimming (non-dominant hand)
Cutting roll ends and wrap with a roller knife (non-dominant hand)
JHSC
Joint Health & Safety Committee
What additional item of PPE is required in shipping?
High-vis vest / jacket / sweatshirt
What is a near miss?
A near miss, near death, near hit, or close call is an unplanned event that has the potential to cause, but does not actually result in human injury, environmental or equipment damage, or an interruption to normal operation.
How do you activate the 2nd stage alarm
Insert the key in the pull station and turn it clockwise
What are three safety rules that help protect employees from machine hazards?
Follow the LOTO procedures when performing maintenance or cleaning.
Employees must not perform cleaning or make adjustments to equipment while it is running.
Only properly trained employees should operate equipment.
OHSA
Occupational Health & Safety Act
What additional item of PPE is required when trimming copies?
What are the hierarchy of controls for safety hazards?
Elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, PPE
What does PASS stand for?
Pull the pin
Aim at the base of the fire
Squeeze the handle
Sweep side to side until the fire is out
If you are completing a non-routine task, what should you do first? What is required after?
You must complete a yellow "Pre-Work Safety Inspection" card. The results of your inspection may require that you apply additional safety precautions before you start the task.