General Safety
JOHSC
What is Joint Occupational Health Safety Committee?
Keep your back straight and your knees bent to lift objects off the floor.
What is a "Proper Lifting Technique"?
Differing elevations of the ground which complicates walking.
What is "Uneven Terrain"?
Step-by-step plans for performing work tasks safely.
What are safety procedures?
A fence or barrier between maintenance or construction activities to keep the public safe.
What is construction/maintenance hoarding?
BC Provincial agency that works to prevent workplace injuries/illness.
What is WorkSafe BC
Between 1 and 1.5 litres (5-7 servings)
What is a fall?
A set of values, behaviours, and attitudes that guide how people work together and perform their tasks.
What is a 'safety culture'?
An area which is small and enclosed.
What is 'confined space'?
This person that most responsible for my safety.
Who is, "ME"?
An increasingly dangerous hazard blending the risk of cell phones and driving.
What is "Distracted Driving" - or - "Texting and Driving"?
A firm back and cover with adjustable fastening, with good ankle support.
What makes an ideal shoe to prevent falls?
Hand hygiene. Respiratory hygiene (cough etiquette). Needlestick and sharps injury prevention. Safe injection practices.
What are safety procedures in healthcare?
A safety procedure that ensure maintenance staff completely shut down hazardous equipment while completing repair work.
What is a lockout (tagout) procedure?
An unexpected or unplanned event which may or may not result in injury, damage, property loss or death.
What is an accident?
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What is the toll-free number in BC to access a wide range of support relating to mental health concerns?
Harnesses, lanyards, lifelines, anchor points.
What are examples of "Personal Fall Protection Equipment" - or - "PFPE"?
A procedure that measures and tests equipment such as respirators and hearing protection devices.
What is 'fit testing'?
Field Level Risk Assessment
What is the tool to use before completing maintenance-related tasks?
Plans for responding to emergencies like fires or natural disasters.
What are Emergency Management Plans?
An individual's ability to go about their everyday life free from the threat or fear of psychological, emotional or physical harm from others.
What is personal safety?
Wet or oily surfaces. Occasional spills. Weather hazards. Loose rugs or mats. Walking surfaces that do not have the same degree of traction in all areas.
What causes slips, trips or falls?
A brief meeting that focuses on safety, communication and preventing injuries. Often used in healthcare to keep staff and leadership informed.
What is a safety huddle?
A building material that was previously used in insulation, fireproofing, roofing shingles, ceiling and floor tiles and cement.
What is asbestos?