Slips
Wet or oily surfaces, spills, weather, hazards, loose, unanchored floor mats are the common cause of ____.
Slips
Obstructed view, poor lighting, clutter, wrinkled carpeting, bottom drawers not being closed are examples of ___________?
Tripping Hazards
What is the leading cause of fatalities in construction?
Falls
Should you face away or towards the ladder?
Face towards the ladder
If there is a fire in your home (who would you call?)
What is 911
On Slippery surfaces, how should you walk?
Like a penquin.
What creates trip hazards and are commonly used to supply electrical power?
Extension Cords
Any equipment, device, or system that prevents a worker from falling from an elevation or mitigates the effect of such a fall is know as what?
Fall Protection
Do not __________ a ladder while a person or equipment is on the ladder.
Move
Identify two items that people should include in a survival kit for an emergency
Several answers will suffice. Water: one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home) Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home) Flashlight [Available on the Red Cross Store] Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible) [Available on the Red Cross Store] Extra batteries First aid kit [Available on the Red Cross Store] Medications (7-day supply) and medical items Multi-purpose tool Sanitation and personal hygiene items Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies) Cell phone with chargers Family and emergency contact information Extra cash Emergency blanket [Available on the Red Cross Store] Map(s) of the area
When you come in from the rain or snow, what is the first thing you should do before you step onto a surface?
Wipe your feet.
A ______ is defined as the foot or lower leg hits an object; the upper body continues moving, resulting in loss of balance.
Trip
What is the fundamental way to reduce risk of slip, trips, and falls?
Good housekeeping
What type of surface should you place a ladder on?
Stable and level surface
What is the first thing you should do if you are feeling dizzy?
Make sure you are seated.
Slips occur when there is little to no between_______ the footwear and the walking surface.
Traction
For balance - where should your hands be when walking?
At your sides!
NOT in your pockets.
Fall protection be provided at ______ ft.?
6 ft
Don’t try to increase the ________ of a ladder by standing it on boxes, barrels or other materials.
Height
What is the single, most effective way to prevent the spread of infections?
What is handwashing?
How do you let others know that an area is being cleaned or repaired ?
Putting up a sign/marking the area.
These are in place to absorb water and debris but can create a trip hazard.
Rugs
What are the 3 components of a personal fall arrest system (PFAS)?
Body harness, anchorage, and connector
What position should you maintain while climbing a ladder?
Always maintain a 3-point (two hands and a foot, or two feet and a hand) contact on the ladder when climbing.
Besides sunscreen, identify two additional strategies to protect yourself from ultraviolet rays.
There are numerous options. Long sleeved shirt, hats, sunglasses