Contact with Machines
This type of barrier prevents workers from coming into direct contact with moving machine parts.
What is a machine guard?
What does LOTO stand for?
What is lock out tag out?
When crossing forklift areas you must do what with forklift drivers in the area?
What is make eye contact?
What are two ergonomic interventions that you can use to help prevent foot fatigue?
What are ergonomic mats and anti-fatigue insoles?
The employee parking lot across from the employee entrance is where you should evacuate during a fire. What is the term for this location?
What is a muster point/emergency evacuation point?
These cables are made to be able to easily reach and pull to stop the machine if an employee is in danger. What is the name for these cables?
What are safety tripwire cables or emergency stop cables?
True or False: When a machine is powered down there is no chance of it moving or causing harm.
False. Machines can still move unexpectedly and cause harm. LOTO and task specific energy safe procedures are required.
What is the PIT speed limit in pedestrian areas?
PIT speed has been governed to 6mph from the manufacturer. Speed limits in pedestrian areas are reduced and posted to 3mph.
Employees should always test this before lifting a load to avoid strain.
What is the weight of the load?
What are the 3 elements of a fire?
Oxygen, Heat & Fuel
Sparks, splashes, sprays or flying debris created by machine operation are examples of what type of machine hazards?
What are Non-mechanical hazards?
What are 3 of the 6 sources of potentially hazardous energy?
Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic, Thermal, Pneumatic, Chemical
Pedestrian walkways are meant to keep you safe from forklifts in the area. What is another hazard that you may come across near the wastewater area?
What is a slip hazard? (water, liquids, etc.)
Loads over this weight and length are required to have a 2-person lift.
What is over 50lbs and over 72inches?
There are 5 classes of fires. A, B, C, D, and K. Which of these fire classes represents Gasoline, oil, paint and other flammable liquids?
What is B?
SAFE Guards is an acronym to help identify if a guard is actually in place to protect you. What does the S stand for?
What is Securely Attached?
Only this person is allowed to remove a lockout device.
Who is the person who applied the lock?
There are safety measures in place under tires to ensure that semi-trucks do not pull off when PITs are working. What are these called?
Handles that are too large or too small increase strain on this part of the body.
What are the hands, wrists, and forearms?
P.A.S.S. is the acronym to use when using a fire extinguisher. What does each letter stand for?
P: Pull the Pin
A: Aim the Nozzle
S: Squeeze the Handle
S: Sweep side to side at the base of the fire
This type of injury is the most common result of direct contact with unguarded machine parts.
What are hand and finger injuries?
What is the alternate method of energy supply control when full LOTO is not feasible?
What is ESP (energy safe position)?
You must use the forklift horn during these 3 tasks.
What is at intersections, turning corners, and backing up?
This technique involves moving your feet instead of twisting your torso to reduce strain on your back.
What is pivoting?
We have ABC fire extinguishers on site, but these will not extinguish a class D or class K fire. What are 2 types of materials that are included in class D and class K fires?
Animal fats, vegetable fats, cooking oil, aluminum, lithium, sodium, potassium, magnesium