Office Ergo
What does the term “ergonomics” refer to?
Efficiency in the working environment.
In driving, what is the recommended following distance?
3 seconds
First safety innovation in the US, Boston light, was built in what year________
- protect goods being shipped from Europe; increased safety for crews and passengers
1776
What is our most common accident?
Auto Incidents
What’s more dangerous, collisions with animals on the road or your bathtub?
Bathtubs
How should you lift a heavy object to protect your back?
Bend knees, keep back straight.
How do you handle a downed power line?
Stay away, call for help.
Who founded the first fire department?
Ben Franklin
Where can you find documents to learn about all the Safety programs at EMWD?
Pipeline/safety tab/safety links.
What’s the deadliest time to go for a walk?
6- 9 p.m. Dusk is the most deadly 3-hour period for pedestrians on U.S. highways.
How should you lift heavy objects from the floor?
Bend at knees, lift with legs.
What is the "safest" color car on the road?
White
What year did Edward Dickinson Bullard invent the first hard hat patent?
1919
What should you wear on an active EMWD construction job site?
Hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, reflective vest, and safety toe boots.
At what age are you most likely to die from a fall?
Age 65+ Over 80% of home accident deaths from falls occur to people aged 65+.
These Type of Injuries Are The Most Common Injury Type, in an office setting
musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs).
True/ False: Correctly used seat-belts reduce the risk of death in a crash by 61%
True
When was OSHA established?
1971
When should you report an Incident?
As soon as possible or within 24 hours
A pool should always have this around it.
A fence and a closed gate.
What is a benefit of Ergonomics?
True/ False: 80% of car accidents are caused by a driver being distracted
True
Who were the radium girls?
The Radium Girls were female factory workers who contracted radiation poisoning from painting radium dials – watch dials and hands with self-luminous paint.
Who meets every Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. for safety meetings.
Department 857
Do you know the 3 Ss of sun safety?
S
S
S
Slip, Slop, Slap!
Slip on a shirt
Slop on some sunscreen
Slap on a hat