SAFETY 101
Safety Awareness
P.P.E.
Smith System
Mixed Trivia
100

Who is responsible for safety on the job?

What is everyone/all employees.

100

If you are injured or have a near miss, who should you notify?

Supervisor and Headquarters

100

What does P.P.E. stand for?

What is Personal Protective Equipment

100

“Aim High in Steering” means looking how far ahead?

What is 12–15 seconds down the road?

100

How many professional sports teams are in charlotte NC? 

What is 3 major professional sports teams: NFL's Carolina Panthers, NBA's Charlotte Hornets, MLS's Charlotte FC 

200

Why are safety tailgate meetings held?

What is to review safety policies, procedures and prevent accidents.

200

What do you do if you have a hazard on your route?

What is notify your supervisor and headquarters. 

200

When should you wear safety glasses?

What is employees must wear safety glasses when collecting yard waste, bulky items, operating boom truck, collecting garbage on a rear loader, using backpack blowers. 

200

What should you always do before backing up a vehicle?

What is use a spotter or get out and look (G.O.A.L.)

200

What color bins are usually used for recycling?

What is blue?

300

What does P.A.S.S. stand for when using a fire extinguisher?

What is 

Pull - Aim - Squeeze - Sweep 

300

What is the proper way to lift?

What is bend your knees, keep your back straight, and lift with your legs.


300

What items of P.P.E. are listed in Policy #6 P.P.E?

What is steel-toe boots

Gloves

Safety Vest

Safety Glasses

Hard Hats

Ear protection

300

How fast should you be moving when backing?

What is 1 mph.

300

What gas is produced when garbage decomposes in a landfill?

What is methane?

400

What should you do if you have a load fire in the back of your truck? 

What is do not panic, bring the equipment to a stop in an open area, away from other flammable objects. Ensure there is enough overhead clearance  and dump the load. 

  *Never pull into a service station*

400

What is the policy number for SWS Vehicle Backing?

What is Policy # 10

400

Name the acronym for the chemical facts sheet that communicates hazards

What is MSDS or SDS

400

As a driver what warning devices should you use to make sure a pedestrian sees you?

Eye contact, headlights on, turn signals, horn, Strobe lights, 

400

In what year did Michael Jackson release the album Thriller?

What is 1982?

500

What’s SWS slogan that reminds you to put safety first?

What is “Safety isn’t optional, it’s essential”

500

What is one of the 5 Key elements of the Carolina Star?

What is 

management commitment & leadership

Employee involvement & participation

Hazard identification & evaluation

Safety & health training


500

What 2 main places can you find the MSDS?

What is touch screen monitor in the lobby and a physical binder on the shelf near dispatch.

500

Name Smith system 5 keys.

Aim high in steering

Get the big picture

Keeps your eyes moving

Leave yourself an out

Make sure they see you

500

SWS Director Rodney Jamison graduated from this HBCU? (Full name)

What is North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (A&T) 

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