Winter Hazards
The color of ice awareness signs when there is a threat of icy conditions
What is blue?
This personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn in areas that are loud and could damage your hearing
What are earplugs?
This is an illegal way to follow someone else and enter a secure area when you do not have access
What is piggybacking?
You should always bend from this area when lifting heavy objects
What is the waist?
Using the STAR tool of Zero Hero allows you to stop, think, act and (fill in the blank)
What is review?
This colored CHAS code signifies severe weather
What is code grey?
A scheduling and staffing administrative control that should be used when unloading the rack washer and autoclaves
What is the buddy system?
This type of infection can spread from animals to people.
What is zoonotic?
Also known as the base of a tree, you should avoid twisting this to prevent injury
What is the trunk?
This four-letter acronym is used to communicate concerns requiring action by listing the situation, background, assessment, and recommendations
What is SBAR?
These underground, indoor paths are alternative routes to walking outside in inclement weather
What are tunnels?
In an emergency, this action will stop a rack washer cycle
What is pulling the emergency stop cable?
This space is used to isolate rodents from collaborating institutions for a period of time.
What is quarantine?
When typing, this body part should remain relaxed in a neutral position
What is the wrist?
Instead of proceeding in the face of uncertainty, you should use this tool
What is Stop & Resolve?
This department should be contacted to report icy hazards around campus
What is Protective Services?
Items being removed from the autoclave require this time period for cooling off
What is 10 minutes?
This level of the ARC biosecurity plan is reserved for germ-free animals.
What is level one?
Ignoring ergonomic issues could lead to this type of injury in the wrist and hands
What is carpal tunnel?
This “game” is an easy tool to use to determine if a person should be in a secured area by introducing yourself and what department you are in
What is the Name Game?
These can be worn to walk into work and then removed to prevent puddling in common areas
What are ugly shoes/winter boots/change of shoes?
The autoclave can reach this temperature during a cycle
What is 250 degrees Fahrenheit?
This final action should be done when exiting an animal room
What is removing PPE?
This online tool can be used to schedule an ergonomic assessment
What is a CS star report?
This type of attitude is what makes Zero Hero successful
What is a questioning attitude?