Acronyms
Health
Safety
Emergency Response
PROCAPS
100

This acronym stands for Personal Protective Equipment.

What is PPE?

100

Bacteria, viruses, and parasites are all types of what?

What are Bloodborne Pathogens

100

This equipment is worn to protect employees from workplace hazards.

What is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?

100

This phone number should be called during a life-threatening emergency.

What is 911?

100

This piece of equipment protects your eyes from flying particles and debris.

What are safety glasses?

200

This acronym stands for Safety Data Sheet.

What is SDS?

200

This is the most effective way to prevent the spread of germs in the workplace.

What is handwashing

200

This process is used to control hazardous energy before servicing or maintaining equipment.

What is Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)?

200

This document outlines procedures to follow during emergencies such as fires or severe weather

What is an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)?

200

This color is commonly used on fire extinguishers and fire alarm equipment.

What is red?


300

This acronym stands for Lockout/Tagout.

What is LOTO?

300

This heat-related illness is characterized by heavy sweating, dizziness, and fatigue.

What is heat exhaustion?

300

An unplanned event that did not result in injury but had the potential to do so is called this.

What is a near miss?

300

During an evacuation, employees should report to this designated location

What is the assembly area?

300

This type of event does not cause injury but could have if circumstances were slightly different.

What is a near miss?

400

This acronym stands for Emergency Action Plan 

What is EAP?

400

The recommended minimum amount of time for washing your hands is this many seconds.   

What is 20 seconds?

400

This document provides information about chemical hazards, handling procedures, and emergency measures.

What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?

400

This is the first action employees should take when hearing a fire alarm.

What is evacuate the building?

400

This heat-related illness is a medical emergency that can be life-threatening.

What is heat stroke?

500

This acronym stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

What is OSHA?

500

Peanuts, milk, soy, and eggs are among the most common causes of this type of food-related reaction.

What are food allergens?

500

This action should be taken if a hazard is identified in the workplace.  

What is report it to a supervisor or Safety?

500

This term describes leaving a building quickly and safely during an emergency.

What is an evacuation?


500

Leaving a liquid spill on the breakroom floor creates this type of safety hazard

What is a slip hazard?

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