ORNL Safety
Everyday Hazards
Team Safety Minutes
100

This is the immediate action to take when you identify an imminent risk that cannot be safely controlled.

 What is stop work?

100

Loose cords, uneven flooring, and clutter are common examples of this type of hazard.

What are trip hazards?

100

Before digging, homeowners can call this free nationwide number to have underground utility lines marked.  

What is 811?

200

This ORNL system is used to document policy and standards.

What is SBMS?

200

This potentially deadly gas cannot be seen or smelled, making a detector essential near sleeping areas.

What is carbon monoxide?

200

In addition to carrying drinking water, hikers should bring this item to make backcountry water safer to drink.

What is a water filter, purifier, or chemical treatment?

300

This unsafe practice occurs when one employee badges into a secure area and allows another person to enter without using their own badge.

What is piggybacking?

300

If your vehicle begins hydroplaning, this is the safest immediate response.

What is ease off the accelerator and steer straight?

300

Using this object creates a fire risk after it's expiration date.

What is a power strip?

400

This personally-owned chemical irritant is allowed onsite if locked in a privately-owned vehicle and the canister is 2.5 ounces or less.

What is mace or pepper spray?

400

This action can help prevent a small kitchen grease fire from becoming a major emergency.

What is smother the fire?

400

To reduce fire and burn hazards, refuel the mower only after doing this.

What is allowing the engine to cool?

500

Your computer has been exposed to ransomware, you should disconnect computer from the internet. This is something you should not to do to preserve evidence.

What is turn off your computer? 

500

When traveling along a road, bicyclists should travel in this direction.

What is with traffic?

500

This depth is considered safe for diving in this safety moment.

What is 9 feet?

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