Acronyms
What is SDS?
Safety Data Sheet
How often should PPE be inspected?
Visual Inspection before each use/ More detailed inspection annually.
What is the #1 cause of injuries for employees and non-employees?
Slip, Trips and Falls
This illness can affect areas of exposed skin during cold conditions
Frostbite
What is PPE?
Personal Protective Equipment
When is hearing protection required?
when noise levels exceed 85 decibels (dB) over an 8-hour work shift
In case of an evacuation, where should you report?
Muster Point// Assembly points
How to prevent hypothermia/ cold stress?
- Dress in layers
- Wrap up well when going outside in the cold.
- Avoid breezes and draft indoors
- Eat nutritious food
- Wear a warm hat
- Eat hot foods
- Stay hydrated
What is ERS?
Event Reporting System
When are gloves required?
when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as harmful substances, cuts, punctures
What does EAP stand for?
Emergency Action Plan
How do you drive safely in the winter?
- increase following distance
-accelerate and brake gently
What is JHA?
Job Hazard Assessment
When is eye protection required?
Required in workplaces whenever there is a risk of injury from chemical, environmental, radiological, or mechanical hazards
When should you report an injury or near miss?
As soon as possible as long as everyone is safe.
What are cold effects on the body?
- impaired mental performance
- increased injury risk
- reduced dexterity
- deydration