SAFETY 101
What does a red octagon-shaped sign mean?
Stop
If you are injured or have a near miss, who should you notify?
Supervisor and Headquarters
What does P.P.E. stand for?
What is Personal Protective Equipment
“Aim High in Steering” means looking how far ahead?
What is 12–15 seconds down the road?
Who won Super Bowl LX(60)?
Seattle Seahawks
Why are safety tailgate meetings held?
What is to review safety policies, procedures and prevent accidents.
What do you do if you have a hazard on your route?
What is notify your supervisor and headquarters.
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.
What should you always do before backing up a vehicle?
What is use a spotter or get out and look (G.O.A.L.)
What color are regulatory traffic signs that indicate something is prohibited?
What is Red and white.
What does P.A.S.S. stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
What is
Pull - Aim - Squeeze - Sweep
What should you do when a school bus is stopped with flashing red lights?
Stop in both directions unless there's a median.
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
How fast should you be moving when backing?
What is 1 mph.
What gas is produced when garbage decomposes in a landfill?
What is methane?
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*
What is the policy number for SWS Vehicle Backing?
What is Policy # 10
With the days staying lighter longer, it's ok to wear class _____ vest.
What is class 2.
Class 2 is designed for daytime work.
Class 3 is designed for nighttime & working in the dark.
Who has the right of way at a four-way stop?
The driver who arrives first or the one to the right if they arrive simultaneously.
In what year did Michael Jackson release the album Thriller?
What is 1982?
What’s SWS slogan that reminds you to put safety first?
What is “Safety isn’t optional, it’s essential”
Name three situations when a driver must stop at a railroad crossing.
What is Railroad arms are down, flashing red lights, or a train is visible.
Name all the required pieces of PPE you must wear to work safely in yard waste at Solid Waste Servies.
What is Uniform pants & shirt, Steel toe boots, safety vest/shirt, gloves, safety glasses,
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
How many members are currently on the Solid Waste Safety team?
Who is 8:
LaShonya Walker, Reginald Blount, Charles Carter, Kusegi Cureton, Kanisha Mitchell, David Poindexter, Entonio Roberts, Trevon Rhine