PPE
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
What document tells you about chemical hazards, handling, and first aid?
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
What is the first thing you should do when a fire alarm sounds?
Evacuate to the designated assembly area.
Name three common slip, trip, and fall hazards.
Spills, cords, uneven surfaces, poor housekeeping, clutter.
What does ergonomics focus on improving?
Fitting the job to the worker to reduce injury and improve comfort.
What should you inspect before using safety glasses?
Check for cracks, scratches, and damage.
What does the acronym GHS stand for?
Globally Harmonized System.
Who should account for employees at the assembly area?
Supervisors or designated personnel.
Why should near hits be reported?
To put corrective actions in place to prevent future incidents and injuries.
True or False: Stretching can help prepare muscles for physical tasks.
True.
When should hearing protection be worn?
In designated high-noise areas or when noise levels require protection.
What information should be on a secondary chemical container label?
Product identifier and hazard information.
What should you do if someone is injured?
Report it immediately and seek appropriate medical attention.
What should you do before operating equipment you have not been trained on?
Receive training and authorization first.
What three things should you do when lifting an object safely?
Bend at the knees, keep the load close, and avoid twisting.
Name two situations where gloves should not be worn.
Around rotating machinery or where they create an entanglement hazard.
Where should employees be able to access SDSs?
At any time during their work shift.
True or False: You should attempt to fight every fire you see.
False.
What is the purpose of a safety guard on machinery?
To prevent contact with hazardous moving parts.
You're moving boxes and must place them on a shelf beside you. What is safer: twisting your torso or turning your entire body with your feet?
Turn your entire body with your feet.
True or False: PPE eliminates hazards.
False. PPE is the last line of defense.
Before using a new chemical, what three things should you review?
SDS, label, and required PPE/procedures.
What information should you provide when reporting an emergency?
Location, type of emergency, injuries involved, and your name.
What is every employee's responsibility regarding safety?
Follow safety rules, report hazards, and work safely.
Why is early reporting of ergonomic discomfort important?
It allows hazards to be addressed before a minor issue becomes a serious injury.