Do this every 1 to 2 hours to help with flexibility throughout the working day.
What is "stretch"?
100
I write the problem on this, sign my name, and place this on broken equipment.
What is a red tag?
100
This is used to alert you and others to a liquid spill.
What is a wet floor sign?
100
Only 12 of these are allowed in the storage rooms.
What are oxygen tanks?
100
These are in labeled containers and stored apart from food.
What are chemicals?
200
I do this when something is too bulky or heavy to lift comfortably.
What is ask for help?
200
Grasp the plug and pull, don't yank by the cord.
What is the proper way to unplug equipment?
200
This informational sheet will tell you about a chemical and how to take care of a spill or an exposure.
What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
200
I wear these to avoid slips and falls.
What are non-slip shoes?
200
This person is the one responsible for your safety in the workplace.
Who am I?
300
I use these powerful muscles to help lift instead of using my back.
What are my leg muscles?
300
If I have not used a piece of equipment before, I do this first.
What is training?
300
These kits are located in the biohazard rooms on each unit, in pharmacy, and in the facilities department.
What are spill kits?
300
I do this prior to touching a patient or the surfaces in the patient's room to prevent the spread of germs.
What is hand hygiene?
300
This is an essential part of any safety program and includes SDS, Saf-Lift signage, and lift team counting "1, 2, 3".
What is communication?
400
Use these items instead of physical lifting.
What is equipment?
400
If electrical equipment is missing this important prong, I do not plug it in until it has been repaired.
What is the ground prong?
400
This code is called if there is a hazardous spill that needs Haz Mat cleanup.
What is Code Orange?
400
These items prevent me from exposure to chemicals, blood, or other substances that can harm me.
What is PPE or personal protective equipment?
400
Lock these down prior to transferring or moving a patient.
What are wheel locks on beds or wheelchair?
500
Use legs, not your back; tighten stomach muscles; bend your knees; position your feet about 12 inches apart; get close to the load; push up with your legs; turn your body when changing direction rather than twisting.
What are the basics of safe lifting?
500
I do this before cleaning or doing maintenance on any machine.
What is unplug the power cord?
500
I use this if there is broken glass that needs cleaning up.