General Safety
This is least serious of all incidents and does not require first aid.
What is a Near Miss.
It is specifically not permitted to be in our first aid kits.
What is medication?
The key to handling all accidents and injuries in the workplace.
What is prevention
Besides impaired driving, speeding, and not using seat belts, what is the other main cause of traffic accident injuries and fatalities?
What is distracted driving?
Carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic neck and back pain, frequent headaches are all a common complaint related to this.
What is poor ergonomics?
What you should do whenever you see an unsafe condition in the workplace
What is REPORT IT?
The frequency PSOB offices are inspected?
What is quarterly
How often should you perform testing on smoke detectors?
Once a month
How often are PHD staff who drive for work supposed to take a defensive driving course on Workday, per shared services policy DHS-080-005?
What is within 90 days of hire, and then every 5 years?
Everyone should use this tool to give themselves a self-guided ergonomic assessment.
What is Ergopoint?
The government agency responsible for regulations which keep employees safe on the job
What is OSHA OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
These need to be checked during quarterly inspections to make sure no contents are expired or missing.
What is a first aid kit?
It's how much water you should have stored in case of emergency.
What is at least one gallon per person, per day?
As of 2017, 6.3% of Portland commuters use this to get to and from work.
What is a bicycle?
When lifting a heavy object, the back should be kept _____________________ and the knees should be _________________________.
What is STRAIGHT AND BENT
The frequency PSOB fire extinguishers are checked.
What is monthly?
It's the most common electrical safety issue found during PSOB office inspections.
What is a daisy chain?
Some symptoms are: heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, fast or weak pulse, dizziness, headache, fainting, nausea, vomiting, red, hot and dry skin with no sweat, and dizziness, confusion or unconsciousness.
What is heat exhaustion and/or heat stroke?
How much room you should give a cyclist when passing in a car.
What is 3-4 feet?
These can really help with discomfort associated with your keyboard and/or mouse.
What are wrist rests? (Also, What are ergonomic keyboards or ergonomic mice?)
PPE stands for this?
What is personal protective equipment.
It's what SDS stands for - the SDS are in a binder in each office and include information such as the physical, health, and environmental health hazards of things found in the office, such as cleaning supplies or printer toner, for example.
What is Safety Data Sheets?
This is the most common type of injury.
What is Sprain or Strain
It is the most important thing to do when driving in bad weather conditions
What is slow down?
Its how you report a serious erognomic injury, besides telling your manager.
What is Workday Safety app?