Machine Safety
Do you have to be trained and certified to operate each individual piece of equipment?
Yes, you must be trained and certified on each piece of equipment prior to using it.
when not in use it should be laying down or stored on hooks so it cannot fall
How often should fire extinguishers be inspected?
monthly
When backing up, going around corners or approaching someone
What is a good catch?
A safety concern or suggestion that you get rewarded for turning it.
How often do you do retraining/get recertified on the equipment?
Every year or when changes are made to the equipment
How much dust is considered too much?
OSHA’s guidelines indicate that cleaning is generally needed whenever a layer of dust reaches 1/32 inches (the thickness of a paper clip)
every how many feet should there be a fire extinguisher?
75
When do you wear a seatbelt?
Always
How many days accident free are we?
1000+
How often do we do a Machine Safety Audit (MSA)?
once every 3 years it is required
How often do we clean up?
We should be cleaning at the end of every shift and any time we have down time.
What is the acronym used for fire extinguisher training?
PASS - Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep
yearly
What color is stands for caution?
yellow
What is LOTO and when is it required?
lock out tag out is required when doing any form of maintenance on or cleaning a machine.
Are we allowed to have banding laying on the ground
No, particularly metal banding, that is an OSHA violation
How many feet should there be in front of panel boxes and fire extinguishers?
3
What is required that we use for unloading railcars?
Cable Dominator
Safety glasses, gloves, earplugs, safety shoes/boots
What is a TPM and the purpose of it?
A TPM is a preventative maintenance form and it is used to let us know if something is not working properly prior to using the equipment so we can get it repaired.
what is combustible dust?
Combustible dust refers to any finely divided material that can ignite and cause an explosion when suspended in air.
Is a garage door considered a point of egress in case of an emergency?
No. A man door should be avaliable.
What reason are we not allowed to be on top of rail cars?
Fall Hazard
what do you do if you get injured at work
Report it to Kevin/Nicole immediately so that we can make a game plan on what to do as well as get all of the proper documentation completed.