Safety Concepts
The government agency responsible for regulations which keep employees safe on the job
What is OSHA OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
What "document" or form informs you what PPE to equip?
Area's gowning SOP, GWI
What is the purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?
Identifying potential hazards
What is the most common type of safety incident on site?
Slips, Trips, and Falls
Historically, what was the most dangerous job industry in the United States?
Mining
What should you do if you come across a damaged or frayed electrical cord at work?
Discontinue use and have it replaced or repaired immediately (Report it)
__________ should be worn any time there is a danger of airborne chemicals or dust being inhaled.
Respirators.
How can you submit an SRR?
HSE Landing Page, QR code on back of badge
You observe a vehicle parked within the pedestrian marked walkway, what should you do?
Nils Bohlin invented the three-point seat belt in 1959 while working for the company __________. The three- point seatbelt technology was shared with competitors for free in the hopes to save lives.
Volvo
What is the purpose of lockout/tagout procedures?
Controlling hazardous energy sources during maintenance or repairs
Where can you find information for required PPE when handling a chemical?
SDS - Found through Buzz, the HSE landing page, or quick links.
Alcohol and other flammable materials are stored in special flammable _________ __________.
Storage Cabinets/containers.
How many recordables have there been, up to 01 OCT 2024, at the Swiftwater site?
23 recordables
What president signed the Occupational Safety and Health act on December 29, 1970?
President Nixon
What is one example of a machine guard?
Fixed barrier, Distance, Light curtains, interlocks etc
Name three different types of gloves used in production areas.
Nitrile, Cut Resistant, Impact
What is the Swiftwater Site speed limit for vehicles?
15 MPH
Recent Recordable: Maintenance employee was pushing a cart containing change parts for line 4 packaging through a doorway near the line. The large part caught on the door causing it to slide backwards on the cart impinging his pinky finger between the part and the cart.
What are three things that could have been done to prevent this recordable?
Secured the load on top of the cart.
Used a cart with handles so his hands are free.
Have more than one employee moving the cart.
Report that the entryway is too small - look to expand entryway
(Answers may vary)
What state passed the first safety and health law in 1877?
Massachusetts
What does “Ladder Safety 3-Point Contact” mean? (example)
Having three points of contact (two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand) on the ladder while ascending or descending
At how my weighted decibels will you have to begin wearing ear protection on site?
at or above 80dBA
PPE should be inspected __________ and if defective should be __________.
PPE should be inspected each use and if defective should be replaced.
A fire breaks out in MB11. We have a fire extinguisher, and we use P.A.S.S acronym to guide us with its use. What does the P.A.S.S acronym stand for?
Pull: Pull the pin. There is a small pin that prevents the fire extinguisher from accidentally being discharged, all you have to do is pull it out and continue on to the next step.
Aim: Aim the nozzle of the fire extinguisher low at the base of the fire.
Squeeze: Squeeze the trigger you just pulled the pin out of. Remember to squeeze it slowly and evenly, so the extinguisher is as effective as possible.
Sweep: Sweep the extinguisher from side to side to cover all areas the fire may have spread to.
A disregard for the environment and public safety by the Hooker Electrochemical Company when dumping of hazardous chemical waste created the first EPA Superfund site called __________ located in Niagra Falls, New York.
Love Canal