Earthquakes, Floods, and Natural Disasters, oh my!
In what month does the International Great Shakeout occur?
October
Name three common tripping/falling hazards in an office environment
Items left on the floor, Liquid spills, Unmanaged Wires, Open file drawers, Blind corners, Not paying attention, Inadequate lighting, Unstable furniture, Using a chair in place of a ladder, etc.
Where your monitor should be positioned in terms of your eye level
Top of the monitor at eyebrow level, such that you can read your monitor without bending your head or neck down/back
For any of our offices (Hess Center, CCTR, Emmerson, Vietor, Affiliate Office), name where a fire extinguisher can be located
Hess Center - In the kitchen, by the front entrance
CCTR - In the front lobby, by the hallway exit, in the kitchen, upstairs by the bathroom
Emmerson - In the hallway
Vietor - In the kitchen, by the printer, in the stairway going up to the attic
Affiliate - By the couch
The number of days you must stay away from the office if you get sick with COVID
10
This 3 word catch phrase will help you remember what to do while an earthquake is happening
Drop, Cover and Hold On
Name four non fire-related safety hazards that might be found in the kitchen at the Community Center or Hess Center
knives, tea kettles (steam burns), hot water burns, potentially hazardous chemicals in cleaning supplies, liquid spills, spoiled food, hot burners, heavy items placed on top shelves, etc
When sitting, elbows and knees should be at _____ degree angles
90-110 degree angles, elbows close to the body, feet supported by the floor, and shoulders relaxed.
Every home office should have one of these fire-safety devices, and it should be checked on a monthly basis
Smoke detector
Complete the sentence - It is recommended that you ensure a window or long distance view is available to look at every ________ minutes to give your short sighted muscles a rest.
15-20 minutes
Name at least 3 essential safety items to include in a Go-Bag, or emergency supply kit
Which IIPP Administrator should you contact to file a report if you experience an accident, illness or injury while at work?
Haley
A repetitive motion injury cause by inflammation, pressure, and possible permanent damage to the median nerve within the wrist
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
True or False: It is perfectly acceptable to plug multi-outlet power strips into other extension cords as long as they are both able to safety carry the same electrical load.
False - Because electrical resistance increases with increased power cord length, interconnecting cords increases the total resistance and result in heat generation and can overload the grounded electrical outlet.
True or False: Both the Bayside and Crescent City offices are in the tsunami zone.
False - Crescent City is, but Bayside is not.
The majority of earthquake-related injuries are caused by this
Trying to walk/run/move to another location while the earth is shaking
Name four possible symptoms of Heat Exhaustion
Headache, dizzy or fainting, heavy sweating, cold/pale/clammy skin, nausea/vomiting, fast/weak pulse, muscle cramps, excessive thirst
The common upward slope of a computer keyboard is a design holdover from this antiquated device, and is actually harmful to the positioning of the wrist
Typewriter
This cozy appliance is a common cause of electrical fires in business offices
Space Heaters
The best known method to clear a person's airway when choking
The Heimlich Maneuver
The most common hazard after an earthquake has occurred
Fires
According to the High Heat Index, an indicator used to determine risk for heat illness, humidity over 60% combined with temperatures over this many degrees indoors is potentially dangerous
80 degrees or more
For every inch you lean forward in your chair without back support, you put this many lbs. of pressure on your spine
10 lbs
Our office fire extinguishers can only handle fires as large as this common workspace item
Trash Can
1/4 of all Workers Comp indemnity claims are the result of an injury to this part of the body
Back Injuries
24 hours
You notice a potential safety hazard while at the office and want to notify other staff via the Safety Email Procedure. What should put in the subject line of the email?
POTENTIAL SAFETY ALERT - (location of the hazard)
Details then follow in the body of the email
Fun fact! The typical height of an office desk is historically dictated by this, and not by the size of the human body
Space for file storage
What do the letters in the commonly used acronym that helps us remember how to operate a fire extinguisher stand for?
PASS
Pull, Aim, Squeze, Sweep
This is not only the most common office accident, it is also responsible for causing the most disabling injuries, according to studies by the CDC.
Falling down
An earthquake of this magnitude (or higher) can cause a Tsunami
7-8 or higher
According to the IIPP's emergency protocols, what three things should you do to stay safe in an active shooter emergency
Get Out (Avoid), Hide Out (Deny), Take Out (Defend)
Between typing and mousing, the average computer users fingers travel this many miles in a day
16 miles
This type of fire extinguisher can be used for all three types of fires (combustibles, electrical, and chemical)
ABC Fire Extinguisher
An Air Quality Index value (AQI) of 0-50 is considered 'Good' in terms of Level of Health Concern. What is the Level of Heath Concern for an AQI value of 101-150?
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups - active children/adults, and people with respiratory conditions (i.e asthma) should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.