Safety Awareness
What does PPE stand for
Personal Protective Equipment.
What does “fit for duty” mean under Atlantis company rules
A worker must be physically and mentally capable of performing work safely, free from impairment due to drugs, alcohol, or medication.
What is the core principle of the Internal Responsibility System (IRS)?
Health and safety is a shared responsibility at all levels of the organization.
What is the primary objective of a hazard assessment?
To identify hazards and recommend controls to eliminate or reduce risk to workers.
List one example of a workplace emergency
Fire, explosion, medical emergency, natural disaster
What is the last line of defence in the hierarchy of controls
Personal Protective Equipment
Why does Atlantis require workers to inspect PPE daily before use
To ensure PPE can provide the intended level of protection and does not introduce additional hazards.
What duty do supervisors have regarding workplace hazards?
They must be aware of actual or potential hazards and advise workers of them.
Why must risk be evaluated after controls are implemented?
To confirm that controls effectively reduce the risk to an acceptable level.
What are the three elements required for a fire to burn
Fuel, oxygen, and heat.
What is a near miss
An unplanned event that could have caused injury, damage, or loss but did not
What must all workers do before starting work on site?
Complete a site orientation and present valid proof of required training.
Who must report workplace incidents and accidents
All workers/personnel, regardless of severity
Who is responsible for completing a Field Level Risk Assessment (FLRA), and when?
The site supervisor, foreman, or designated worker, completed daily before work begins.
What does P.A.S.S. stand for when using a fire extinguisher
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
Name one example of a lagging safety indicator
Property/equipment damage, first aid/critical injury, or fatalities
How does the company’s zero‑tolerance policy support workplace safety?
By eliminating behaviors that significantly increase risk, such as impairment, violence, or unsafe equipment use.
Who is responsible for ensuring workers receive proper training and supervision?
The employer and supervisors.
Why are Safe Work Practices used for low/moderate‑risk tasks instead of Safe Job Procedures?
Because low/moderate risks require consistent safe methods but do not need the detailed step‑by‑step controls of high‑risk tasks.
Explain why elimination and substitution are preferred over PPE in hazard control
They remove the hazard entirely or replace it, reducing reliance on worker behavior and minimizing risk at the source.
Why are near misses considered important in safety management
They are early warning signs that help prevent future incidents before someone is injured.
How does the company’s zero‑tolerance policy support workplace safety?
By eliminating behaviors that significantly increase risk, such as impairment, violence, or unsafe equipment use.
Name two responsibilities of a worker under the OHSA
Work in compliance with the Act and regulations; use required PPE; report hazards or defective equipment.
A task scores high risk on the risk matrix. Name a control that is required?
Safe Job Procedures
Why are Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) important under WHMIS?
They provide detailed hazard information, safe handling procedures, emergency response, and health effects for hazardous products.