Workplace Accidents
What are the most common types of workplace accidents?
Slips, trips, and falls
Define a workplace hazard.
Anything at work that can harm workers.
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Name a common cause of workplace accidents
Slips, trips, and falls.
Eye Injuries
Hand Injuries
Back Injuries
How do we report Hazards?
Notify supervisor, QR System and on Blue Cards.
True or False: It is ok to remove the grinder guard prior to working.
Negative
Name a physical hazard.
Noise
Extreme Temperature
Vibration
Radiation
Machinery and Moving Parts
STF's
Fires and Explosions
Poor Lighting
...
When is fall protection required?
6FT
What impact does Fatigue have?
It can lead to careless mistakes and accidents.
Where is our Muster points?
ANC- Corner of the lot
Secondary-Across the street overflow lot US Foods
WPF-Outside the work area gate
Secondary Entry Gate
True or False there is a glove for every occasion (tasks)?
True
What is a chemical hazard?
Chemicals that can cause injury if inhaled or absorbed.
How far must a ladder extend over the upper landing surface?
3ft.
How does alcohol affect safety?
It slows reaction time and increases carelessness
What is our injury reporting process?
Notify a supervisor, contact safety, written statements asap.
When should you use a spotter?
High traffic areas, tight spaces, poor visibility and backing.
Give an example of a biological hazard.
Blood or human waste
What does SDS stand for?
Safety Data Sheets
Why is complacency dangerous?
It can lead to ignoring safety protocols.
What is our property damage process?
Freeze the scene, notify a supervisor and HSE, take pictures and report any injuries if so. DO NOT MOVE ANYTHING UNTIL GIVEN PERMISSION.
What is the leading cause of workplace deaths?
Vehicle accidents.
How can moving parts be hazardous?
They can cause bodily harm, such as amputation or crushing.
True or False: Confined space requires no additional training?
False
What does ignoring safety procedures lead to?
A dangerous workplace culture where accidents are more likely.
How many control categories in C.O.W (Control of the Work) are there and what are they?
6
Individual
Workspace
Equipment
Material
Tool
Energy