PPE
This three-letter acronym is essential for any service tech to stay protected on the job.
What is Personal Protective Equipment?
A simple action you should take every time you get in a vehicle.
What is buckle your seatbelt?
When you notice an unsafe condition or behavior at work, doing this can help prevent injuries and keep your team safe.
What is reporting or addressing unsafe actions on the job?
This RME core value encourages embracing new skills and knowledge to improve both personally and professionally.
What is Willingness to Learn & Grow?
In the event of a serious injury or life-threatening situation on the job, this is who you call first for help.
What is 911/Emergency Services?
These are two types of hand protection that service techs might use to stay safe while handling electrical or sharp materials.
What are rubber-insulated gloves and cut-resistant gloves?
Common distractions that can take your attention away while driving include these activities. (Must name at least 2)
What are texting, eating, adjusting the radio, or using a GPS?
Doing this while on the job site helps you prevent accidents before they happen.
What are site walks and identifying potential safety hazards?
This RME core value means standing by your team and company through challenges and successes alike.
What is Loyalty?
If a coworker has been shocked and is unresponsive, you should do these things.
What is shut off power (if safe), and call 9-1-1?
Wearing this clothing is especially important when working near traffic or heavy machinery.
What is high-visibility clothing?
If someone honks at you or flips you off in traffic, this is the appropriate response.
What is remain calm and avoid confrontation?
At a customer’s home, doing this can help avoid damage to property and create a safer environment for everyone.
What is keeping your workspace/tools clean and organized, promptly cleaning up debris?
This RME Core value involves guiding others by example, making responsible decisions, and inspiring teamwork.
What is Leadership?
To ensure your gear is always up to the task, you should perform this task at least this often.
What is inspect PPE before each use?
Common parking practices in residential areas that ensure your work van is secure and does not block vehicles or pedestrians.
What is parking as close as possible to the job site without obstructing driveways, crosswalks, or fire hydrants, and locking your vehicle?
This essential item found in each service van contains supplies to treat minor injuries and stabilize serious ones before professional medical care is available.
What is a first aid kit?
This RME core value means consistently aiming to deliver the highest quality work and never settling for “good enough.”
What is Expectation of Excellence?
If a fire breaks out in a customer’s home while on the job, you should do these three things in order.
What is evacuate, call 911, and use a fire extinguisher (if safe)?
Wearing clothing made of flammable materials (like polyester or cotton) can pose this dangerous risk during an arc flash event.
What is it can catch fire or melt to your skin?
After a minor vehicle collision, you should follow these steps to ensure everyone's safety and properly handle the situation.
What is stop, check for injuries, call 911 if needed, then notify your supervisor?
This mindset, where you stop paying full attention or think “it won’t happen to me,” can lead to accidents or injuries on the job.
What is complacency on the job?
This RME core value involves showing respect, reliability, and integrity in all your interactions and work.
What is Professionalism?
TBD!!!!!!!!!!!
In the event your vehicle needs to be towed, forgettingWhat is your apprentice? (will also accept "Evan")