PPE
The word that is identified by the second "P" in PPE.
What is "Protective"?
Normal eye glasses are a sufficient substitute for safety glasses (T/F)
False. Corrective lenses must have frames that meet or exceed ANSI standards or wear safety goggles OVER their corrective lenses.
When the body is unable to cool itself by sweating
What is heat stress?
When changing bits or accessories, Ensure corded tools are unplugged and battery operated tools have the battery removed.
How can I avoid accidental starting of a power tool?
The PPE that is required in all areas of the plant floor.
What are Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, and Safety Shoes?
Each DAY the US has this many workers with job related eye injuries that account for about $300 million in lost production time, workers comp and medical expenses
What is 2000 workers?
Headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, weakness and moist skin, nausea, vomiting confusion
What are symptoms of Heat EXHAUSTION?
Keep moving parts away from your body and always wear the appropriate PPE for the task at hand
How can I avoid injuries from sharp edges?
Type of PPE you would find the marking ANSI Z87.1-1989
What are safety glasses, goggles, and face shields?
Dry, hot skin with no sweating. Meatal confusion of loss of consciousness
What are symptoms of heat STROKE?
Loose carpets, mats, or materials on the floor.
What is a trip/fall hazard?
Use tools with a three-wire cord (with a ground), the same applies to extension cords as well.
How can I avoid electric shock?
Times you need to wear eye protection around the plant.
Viewing the coal bed
Checking fly ask port
Welding/cutting/grinding/drilling
Work above your head
Pulling ask
In the water lab (sometimes)
Drink 1 cup of water every 15 minutes, wear light weight clothing, avoid alcohol, caffeine and heavy meals. Wear Sunscreen
What are ways to prevent heat stress?
Name 4 safety rules for working with power tools
Keep work areas clean and free of clutter
Avoid using power tools in wet areas
Read and follow the manufacturer's instructions
Keep cords away from heat, sharp edges, and anything that could damage them
Name the 5 types of eye hazards.
What are impact, heat, chemical, dust, and optical radiation hazards?
Move person to shaded area, loosen or remove heavy clothing, give cool water, fan and mist person with water
What is how to care for a person under heat stress WHILE WAITING FOR 911
Name the 3 laws of science involved in a fall
What is gravity, momentum and friction?
Name 7 potential hazards of power tools
Electric shock
Amputations
Hand and eye injuries
Hearing loss
Crushing or severe cuts
Flash burns
Ergonomic injuries