Mobile Equipment
What is the first thing you do before operating mobile equipment?
Inspection
What does the blue sign say outside the building, on the tracks?
Men at work
True or False, we are NOT doing the ISO audit this year, it was postponed.
FALSE - it is in a couple weeks
What basic PPE is required for production staff?
long sleeve shirt, steel toe boots/shoes, hard hat, safety glasses
When is the ISO Audit?
May 5th & 6th
True or False: You can operate mobile equipment that you are not trained on as long as you have someone watching you.
False
Who has right of way - train or crane?
train, choo choo
What is the quality policy at Paragon Steel?
"through continual improvement, Paragon Steel will excel in meeting or exceeding the needs of our customers in the following areas:
quality product, quality service, fair pricing, and ongoing employee training"
Why do I need to stay on top of housekeeping?
It keeps your area clean and free of potential hazards.
Who preformed at the 2026 Superbowl?
bad bunny
True or False: As a pedestrian, you should NOT assume the mobile equipment operator can see you.
True
What do the red lights mean?
rail is coming in/out of building
How can you locate your work instructions?
Loopco, ProEco, and Braner, work instructions are in the "I" drive.
Stamco - speak to your supervisor.
True or false: I cut my hand with a piece of scrap metal and my hand is bleeding. I got it to stop bleeding so I don't need to report it.
False. Always reports injuries, even small ones. This could easily get infected and you may need desperate medical attention later on.
Finish this lyrics: "sweet dreams are made of this, who am i ____ _______.
to disagree
What do you do if you need to drive a forklift but the load is blocking your view?
Drive in reverse, or use spotter if appropriate distance.
True of False: I should hurry over the tracks if I see the flashing rail road lights come on so I don't get stuck behind the train.
False.
True or False: You may be asked to be interviewed for the ISO audit?
True
True or false: I can avoid doing a hot work permit if the torch cutting is going to be quick.
False! ALWAYS do hot work permits, it's more important to keep an eye on the area after the actual hot work has been completed and a supervisor needs to know this.
What are the 5 cranes names?
East superior, East Zenar, West Superior, West Zenar, & West Demag
Who has the right of way - pedestrians or mobile equipment?
Always pedestrians BUT it is easier for a human to stop in their tracks than a crane/forklift carrying 30,000 lbs of material. Always communicate verbally and/or with hand movements with pedestrians/operators.
What must backside crane operators do when the red lights are flashing?
stand down - don't move cranes until rail has stopped moving
What does "ISO" stand for
International Organization for Standardization.
What is an OSHA-recordable?
Severe injuries that get turned into OSHA every year for them to look over and investigate if needed.
When is Natalie's baby due?
October