HAZARD
WHAT IS A HAZARD
A hazard is a condition or circumstance which is likely to pose a risk to the health and safety of an employee
WHEN/WHERE are you doing the PRE-INSPECTION of a vehicle?
When can you do a partial inspection ?
and give me an example
where my vehicle is park and right away before moving it.
A partial inspection can be done when there is no access to the a part of the vehicle
EX: StepVan back is not accessible
Where is the eye wash station located at?
What is it use for?
and give me 1 example
The eyewash station is located in the dock by Dock door number 6
An eye was station is used to flush contaminants out of the eyes immediately after exposure
EX: dust or dirt gets into eye, chemical splashes, fumes smokes or irritants etc
When should you wear your high visibility vest?
At all times while delivering, as soon as you come thru the gate at the beginning of your shift
Provide an example on how to avoid an SLIPS,TRIPS or FALLS?
1) Wear footwear with good traction and slip resistant soles
2) Scan the walking path ahead for potential hazard
3) Use handrails
4) Walk don't Run
5)Report hazard
6) Penguin walk
What is the name of the system/app we use to report HAZARD
POCUR
What (2) books do you need to fill when driving a dually?
1) Drivers Daily Log
2)Daily Vehicle Inspection Report
Where is the MUSTER POINT (meeting point in case of a fire) located at in 500 Oakdale.
Located in the SOUTH WEST corner of the compound (Outside the gate on Oakdale Rd)
When is it acceptable to wear EARPODS?
Never
You are delivering to your next point of call.
When should you read your mail for your next point of call?
While stopped in a safe location read and organize your mail.
Not while walking or driving
WHEN, HOW and WHOM should a HAZARD be reported to.
What are the 3 categories you should be looking at when doing the PRE-INSPECTION of your vehicle?
Give an example of each category
1) Under-Hood Inspection (visual)
2) Exterior Inspection
3)Interior Inspection
We have 3 first boxes at 500 Oakdale
Give 2 of the 3 location
1) Beside the men washroom
2) Behind Willowdale(1st wave supervisor)
3) in the dock area (behind the dock supervisor desk)
When should you NOT check your PDT/PHONE?
While Driving and while walking to your next Point of call.
Identify 2 key qualities that make footwear suitable for mail delivery?
1) Good tread (traction)
2) Ankle support
WHAT IS THE DIFERRENCE BETWEEN A HAZARD AND IMPEDIMEN? GIVE 2 EXAMPLES OF EACH
A HAZARD has the potential to cause harm or injury
EX: ICE ON WALKWAY
An IMPEDIMENT is an obstacle that interferes with work or movement
EX: A LADDER BLOCKING THE MAILBOX
Give me 2 examples of each
Minor defects in your vehicle
Major defects in your vehicle
MINOR DEFECT:A/C not working, windshield washer fluid low, passenger side door difficult to open
MAJOR DEFECT: seatbelt wont latch, brakes not working properly, door wont close, leakage in the vehicle
What does AED stand for?
And where is it located at?
Automatic External Defibrillator
and is located beside the men washroom
When should you ENGAGE the PARKING BRAKE in your vehicle?
All the time after parking your vehicle
There is 2 times when you should use 3 Points of contact?
1) IN/OUT of vehicles
2)UP/DOWN the stairs
You have the RIGHT TO REFUSE UNSAFE WORK.
(Under what article will this information be in our Collective Agreement)
Collective Agreement 33.13
SAFETY RULES FOR DRIVER
Give me 4 out of the 5 rules
1) Pre-inspection
2) Parking Brake
3) Seatbelt
4)Doors must be closed when vehicle is in motion
5) The use of electronics is prohibited while driving and walking
What are the 3 main principles of a LOCKDOWN and where is the external SAFE SITE for 500 OAKDALE during a LOCKDOWN?
Main principles
1)RUN
2)HIDE
3) DEFEND
The SAFE SITE is at the Reactivation Care Centre at 2111 finch ave
SAFETY RULES FOR DELIVERY
BASIC SAFETY : Give me 3 of the 4 Basic safety rules for Delivery
1) Wear a safety high visibility safety vest
2) 3 Points of contact
3) Wear appropriate footwear for the weather condition
4) Wear Safety shoes when entering the dock and when operating/interacting with MMHE, pallet jacks and ergo-lifts
5) Safe lifting
Give 3 common causes for SLIPS, TRIPS or FALLS.
-ICE/SNOW
-WET SURFACES
-UNEVEN SIDEWALKS
-LOOSE GRAVEL
-POOR FOOTWEAR
-DISTRACTED WALKING
-CLUTTER OR OBSTACLE IN THE WALKWAY
-LEAVES ON THE GROUND
-POOR LIGHTING