Ladder Safety
Who is allowed to use a Costco ladder?
What is: A "qualified" person.
Someone selected by management by reason of his/her training and experience, has demonstrated the ability to perform inspections and safely use a ladder.
what do the letters PPE stand for?
What is: Personal Protective Equipment
What do the letters JHA stand for?
What is: Job Hazard Analysis
Must PPE be worn at all times?
What is: PPE must be worn whenever the risk is present that it minimizes.
If your ladder is too short to reach what you need, what should you do?
What is: Get a taller ladder
Why is PPE important?
What is: it helps us get home the same way we came to work because it protects us from possible injuries.
Does every job position have a JHA? WHY?
What is: Yes, because every job at Costco comes with some type of hazard.
How many points of contact must you have when using a ladder?
What is: three points of contact
What should you do BEFORE you step onto a ladder?
What is: visually inspect the ladder for defects.
If you do not have the correct PPE for a task, what should you do?
What is: Ask your manager to replace PPE that is missing or damaged. Do not start the task until after you receive the proper PPE.
What hazard does every department have on their JHA?
What is: Lifting
How many injuries have we had in the last month(30 days)?
What is: One.
What does the Acronym T.H.I.N.K. stand for?
Toes with nose. Head with chest. Increase support. Neutral Spine. Keep it close
When should you not use a ladder?
What is: if it has missing steps, rungs, cleats or broken side rails
Cart ropes are considered PPE. Why?
What is: Cart ropes keep the risk of runaway carts from injuring employees and members as well as potential property damage.
When must a JHA be reviewed?
What is: Any time you start a new position.
With the seasonal time approaching what safety precaution should we be extra diligent about?
What is: Lifting correctly. If something is too heavy or bulky for you to lift by yourself, ask for help!
Name 3 different types of ladders
What is: step ladder, extension ladder, fixed ladder, rolling ladder, step stool(ladder-type)
Name 3 things you MUST know about PPE
What is: Proper use, Maintenace, where to obtain if missing or broken, to whom to report missing or broken PPE and the responsibility for its use by myself or others
Name 3 types of information you can find on a JHA
What is: PPE both required and available, preventative Control Measures, what type of hazards are present and what activity should be expected
Name 3 proper lifting techniques.
What is: Team lift, Golfers squat, Sumo squat etc...