Off The Job Activity
Don't cruise control. Your tires may ____ too ____ on slick roads. Causing you to lose ______.
spin too fast on slick roads. Causing you to lose control.
The term "leaving yourself an out" is often used in ________ ________ _________.
Defensive driving courses.
Name one of the five common contributing factors.
Distractions, Complacency, Poor Housekeeping, Poor preplanning, Taking shortcuts.
Watch for _____ and ______ speed limits.
Pedestrians, observe
Name one of the three preplanned steps you should take before going out to gather firewood for personal use.
Get a permit and a map. Check the weather and be ready to put out your fire.
Workers should never put themselves in a position where a _____ load can strike them if it falls.
Load
Complacency leads to taking _____ or not _____ normal work procedures.
Shortcuts or not following normal work procedures.
Keep a safe ______ from ______ and ramp edges.
Distance, platform
Name one of the seven steps to safely deep fry a turkey.
Never fry your bird indoors, never leave a hot fryer unattended (without proper oversight, the oil will continue to heat until it catches fire). Never cook a turkey until after it has completely thawed. Never let kids fry a turkey without an all-purpose fire extinguisher close by, never go near a hot deep fryer unless you're wearing well - insulated potholders or oven mitts. and wear long sleeves and safety googles, and lastly if your bird catches fire call 911.
All too often, employees find themselves in a position where an operator of a piece of heavy equipment or a driver of a vehicle does not see them. The problem with this scenario is that when the individual does not have an "____", they will be struck. If you have an out, even if you find yourself in the _____ of ______, you may be able to escape danger and avoid serious injury or worse.
Out, line of fire
Name three common injuries that are a result of poor housekeeping.
Slips, trips, falls, lacerations, sprains, and strains.
Always operate the forklift from the ______.
Seated position
While driving on the road this winter ______ down, leave ____. Add cushion to your normal _____.
Slow down, leave early. Add cushion to your normal drive.
If being a defensive driver allows you to avoid preventable collisions, what does a defensive operator in regard to safety prevent?
It allows you to avoid preventable injuries to yourself or others.
There are various reasons why a worker takes a shortcut, but eventually, enough safety shortcuts will lead to _______.
A workplace injury
Name two of the five pedestrian guidelines.
Use dedicated pedestrian walkways, stop look and listen for oncoming traffic, stand clear of lift trucks in operation, make eye contact with drivers, a truck needs adequate time to stop.