PPE
This type of PPE is designed to keep flying debris from entering your eyes. They are required in all production areas at all times.
What are safety glasses?
This is a regulatory traffic sign instructing drivers to come to a complete stop at intersections or other designated locations.
What is a stop sign?
This is a specially designated path or door for evacuating a building in case of an emergency, such as a fire.
What is an emergency exit?
This is is any object, situation, or activity in a work environment that has the potential to cause harm to people or the environment
What is a hazard?
This type of safety device protects the machine operator's hands from physical injuries by ensuring both hands remain outside the hazardous area.
What are 2 hand controls?
These 2 types of PPE are designed to prevent hearing loss when working in noisy environments. They are required in all production areas at all times.
What are earplugs and earmuffs?
These are documented guides that provide step-by-step instructions on how to perform specific tasks, ensuring consistency, safety, and efficiency.
What are work instructions?
This acronym is used to remind people the steps for using a fire extinguisher.
What is PASS?
This is a safety program that empowers workers to halt work if they observe unsafe conditions or behaviors on the job site.
What is STOP WORK Authority?
This procedure ensures machines are powered down and cannot start up during maintenance or cleaning.
What is Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)?
This type of PPE is designed to keep your hands free from cuts, scrapes, chemicals and splinters. The level of protection required is based on the risk level in your work area.
What are gloves?
You are required to do this when any injury or damage occurs, or ALMOST occurs in the workplace.
What is report?
This is the designated location outside of the building where people meet once they have evacuated the building,
What is an assembly area (or rally point)?
This is the acronym we use to described powered material handling equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts and electrical pallets jacks.
What is PIT (powered industrial trucks) or PIV (powered industrial vehicles)?
This person is specially trained and certified to lock out and tag out a piece of machinery or equipment to perform maintenance or cleaning.
What is an authorized person?
This type of PPE is required in all work areas and is designed to protect you from falling objects.
What are safety shoes?
These 3 items cannot be blocked and require an access point of 30" or greater.
What are fire exits, fire extinguishers, and electrical panels?
This type of emergency response requires staying indoors in a designated safe location during an emergency instead of evacuating.
What is shelter in place?
This type of Safety report is made when something bad ALMOST happens. We use this when someone could have gotten hurt, or property could have been damaged, if the conditions had been just slightly different.
What is a Near Miss?
This is a safety device, typically a button or cable, that immediately halts the operation of machinery or an entire production line in an emergency.
What is an e-stop?
This type of PPE is made of kevlar and protects your arms from scrapes and cuts.
What are sleeves?
This is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Labor responsible for ensuring safe and healthy working conditions for employees
What is OSHA?
This is is a portable, electronic device used to help restore a normal heart rhythm in someone experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.
What is an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)?
This document lists the hazards and safe handling standards for chemicals.
What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
This safety feature is attached or connected to machinery and equipment to prevent contact with moving parts, flying debris, sparks, or other dangerous elements. It can include barriers, shields, and light curtains.
What is machine guarding?