Hazard identification
What is the first thing you should do when entering and unfamiliar work area?
Scan for hazards
What is the main purpose of PPE?
To protect the worker when other controls can't fully eliminate the hazard.
What should you do before lifting or moving any load?
Test the weight
What should you do first when an alarm sounds?
Stop work and prepare to evacuate
What is the best neutral working posture for most tasks?
Straight wrists, relaxed shoulders, and aligned spine
To identify hazards before work begins
An engineering control.
What is the safest way to approach a task you haven't done before?
What is the purpose of muster points?
To account for all workers after evacuation
What is one early sign of a musculoskeletal injury (MSI)?
Tingling, stiffness or milk discomfort
What type of hazard is excessive noise classified as?
Physical hazard
What should you check first before putting on any PPE?
That it is in good condition and fits properly
What is the purpose of a standard operating procedure?
To ensure tasks are done safely and consistently
What is the first step when discovering a small fire?
Assess if it is safe to fight or if evacuation is needed
What is the purpose of job rotation?
To reduce repetitive strain.
What is one indicator that a hazard has changed since the last inspection?
New equipment, new people or changed conditions
What is the most effective control in the hierarchy of controls?
Elimination
What is one sign that a work procedure may need updating?
Workers are improvising or bypassing steps
What is one sign of a poorly executed emergency drill?
Confusion or delayed evacuation
What human factor often contributes to errors during routine tasks?
Complacency
What is the term for a hazard created by how work is organized?
A psychosocial hazard
What is one limitation of PPE that workers often overlook?
It relies on correct use and consistent compliance.
What is the term for stopping work when conditions become unsafe?
Exercising the right to refuse.
What is the main goal of an incident investigation?
Identify root cases and prevent recurrence
What is the term for designing work to fit the worker, not the other way around?
Ergonomics