PPE Power
Designed to shield your eyes from these potential dangers, preventing injuries and maintaining optimal eye health
What are safety glasses (or eye protection)?
An obstruction or uneven surface that could cause someone to trip and fall.
What is debris or tripping hazards?
A safety device, typically a covering or shield, designed to protect operators and objects from contact with a blade.
What is the blade guard?
Fall protection is generally required when workers are exposed to falls from an unprotected side or edge that is 6 feet or more above a lower level.
What height does general construction require fall protection to be provided?
A U.S. agency within the Department of Labor that ensures safe and healthy working conditions for employees.
What is OSHA?
Can occur when inadequate gloves are used during an activity that involves a sharp tool.
What are lacerations and cuts?
A brightly colored tape, often with alternating yellow-black or red-white stripes, used to warn or catch the attention of people about a potential hazard or restricted area.
What is barricade tape?
You should always read this before using a tool because it provides crucial instructions for safe and proper use, maintenance, and storage of the product
What is the manufacturer's manual?
Guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems.
What are the different types of fall protection systems used to prevent workers from falling from heights?
A recordkeeping document that employers must maintain to track and report work-related injuries and illnesses.
What is the OSHA 300 Log?
Look for stitching that may be broken, burned or pulled and stitching or rivets at hardware attachment points. Closely examine all webbing, belt ends, buckles and D-Rings.
What is safety checks that should be done on a safety harness before using it?
Malfunctioning equipment, unsafe conditions like slippery floors, inadequate lighting, and situations where an accident nearly occurred (near-misses).
What I should report to my supervisor?
Purchase quality tools, keep tools organized, keep tools clean, and use the right tool for the right job.
What are the four general tool rules?
Harnesses, ropes, lanyards, shock absorbers, pole straps and rescue equipment.
What is PPE that is needed to work at heights?
This "Fatal Four" are four leading causes of death in the construction industry.
What are Struck-By, Caught-In or Between, Falls, and Electrocution?
A rubber face seal which fits over the nose and under the chin to protect you from chemicals.
What is a respirator (or specific type like N95, half-face, full-face)?
Is a safety procedure used to prevent injuries by isolating and de-energizing machinery or equipment before servicing or maintenance work.
What is lockout/tagout (or energy isolation)?
Tool power-source shows no damage (cord, air line, battery, etc.) Tool is not leaking fluid such as gasoline, oil, etc. Blades or bits are not damaged, cracked, excessively worn, etc.
What is inspecting tools before using them?
A full-body harness, a connecting device (like a lanyard), and an anchorage point.
What are the three essential components of a personal fall arrest system?
Workers have the right to report injuries, safety issues, and actions taken against them for speaking up including being fired, demoted, or disciplined
What is the right to a safe workplace, to file a complaint, and to information and training?
Gloves, foot and eye protection, protective hearing devices (earplugs, muffs) hard hats, Hi-Viz vests, respirators and full body suits.
What are examples of different kinds of PPE?
This involves identifying potential dangers before work begins, assessing the risks, and determining safe work procedures.
What is a safety task assignment (or STA)?
Can lead to several problems, including injury, damage to the tool or the material being worked on, and a less efficient or even unsuccessful outcome. It can also increase the risk of accidents and negatively impact the quality of work.
What happens when you use the wrong tool?
Checking for level ground, overhead obstructions, wind conditions, and ensuring proper outrigger setup.
What pre-operation checks should be conducted before using a crane to ensure safe lifting?
A detailed document that provides information about the hazards of a chemical and how to handle it safely.
What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and where are they typically found in a central location or online?