PPE
What type of hat hard is required on our jobsites as Terracon employees & what makes this specific hard hard required?
Type 2 hard hat & the chin strap
what all must be done before entering your vehicle?
360 walk around & put your cone away inside of the vehicle or under a bed net
What is the main goal of OSHA?
To ensure safe and healthy working conditions for workers
You see someone not wearing the proper PPE
Address it or report it
True or False: If no one gets hurt, the incident does not need to be reported & why?
FALSE: What if someone gets hurt int he same spot, the same exact way next time? Maybe you could have prevented that from happening!
When must PPE be worn in the lab & what basic PPE is to be worn?
At all times - no exceptions! & Safety glasses & safety boots
Where should your cone be placed when you are outside of the vehicle and why?
either the front or rear of the vehicle & to help remind you to do your 360 walk around
What is the name of the OSHA law that requires employers to keep workplaces free from serious hazards?
The General Duty Clause
You should have it submitted before your PTO- your PTO was pre planned, why arent your inspections?? No Exceptions.
Give one example of a near miss on a jobsite.
Falling object that almost hits someone, equipment almost striking a worker, etc.
What happens if you are caught in the lab or on a jobsite without the proper PPE on?
You are given a safety coaching
How should a vehicle be parked?
Backed into a spot
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
You are unsure if something is safe but a subcontractor says "Its fine get over it"
STOP WORK AND ASK- do NOT do work if you feel it may be unsafe, just because a subcontractor says its okay does not mean it is 100%
What is the first thing you should do after a near miss occurs?
Ensure the area is safe, then report it
True or False: PPE is the first line of defense against hazards?
FALSE: According to OSHA PPE is considered the last line of defense. The Hiearchy of Controls for safety measures: substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and finally PPE. PPE is used when hazards cannot be fully removed or controlled through other methods.
After how many missed monthly vehicle inspections do you lose take-home priviledges for your terracon vehicle?
2
True or False: Employees can be punished for reporting unsafe conditions to OSHA & why?
FALSE: Retaliation is ILLEGAL
You notice your buddy is missing a safety cone
Report it OR go tell your buddy that the safety cone is apart of our rules and advise them to put it out. We are not in the business to write people up, but we are here to encourage our peers
Why do employees often fail to report near misses? Name one reason
Fear of getting in trouble, thinking it’s not important, or time pressure
Explain why relying on PPE without address the hazard itself is dangerous
PPE can fail, Hazards should be controlled at the surface PPE alone does not eliminate risk only assist prevention as the last resort
When should you never put your safety cone outside of the vehicle in these specific circumstances?
NEVER - ALWAYS HAVE IT OUT
Name one (or more) Right employees have under OSHA
Right to a safe workplace. Report hazards. Receive training. Access records. Refuse unsafe work (with conditions)
Your manager has you working at a jobsite 2am, but you have a newborn and did not get sleep until 11pm
Talk to your manager, advise him that you are fatigue and see if there is a way soemone can sub in for you- if not, frequent breaks and check in's on the employee is a MUST
What is a near miss?
An unplanned event that did not result in injury or damage—but had the potential to