Winter Weather Safety
Hot Work Safety
& Fire Extinguishers
& Fire Extinguishers
Chemical Safety
Ladder Safety
Miscellaneous
100
These are three hazards commonly associated with winter weather.
What are increased risk of slips, trips, and falls; cold weather exposure leading to cold stress; increased risk of vehicle incidents?
BONUS QUESTION!
100
These are operations that are considered "hot work."
What is welding, grinding, brazing, soldering, torch cutting and any other temporary work operation that creates an ignition source?
BONUS QUESTION!
100
These are the two main resources for safety information for a chemical product.
What are safety data sheets and chemical labels?
BONUS QUESTION!
100
Since many of us have been using ladders for most of our lives, inexperience/training is rarely the issue. This is what typically leads to ladder incidents.
What is complacency, distraction, inattention, etc.?
100
These are common workplace conditions that lead to slips, trips, and falls.
What are slippery surfaces (e.g., wet materials, dry materials, snow/ice, etc.), inadequate footwear, uneven or unstable surfaces, obstructions (e.g., cords, hoses, pipes, conduit, rugs/floormats, etc.), debris and clutter, poor lighting, obstructed view, and inattention?
BONUS QUESTION!
200
These are ways we can reduce the chances of slips, trips, and falls associated with winter weather operations.
What are wearing appropriate footwear, adjusting our walking speed & gait, planning ahead and avoiding problem areas, utilizing ice cleats (where appropriate), and removing the ice and snow?
200
With fire extinguishers, this is what the acronym P.A.S.S. stands for.
What is Pull (twist) the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep from side to side?
BONUS QUESTION!
200
This section of a safety data sheet gives an overview of the hazards, protective measures, and first aid measures associated with a chemical product, and is the section you should be familiar with (at a minimum) before you use a chemical.
What is Section 2 - Hazard Identification?
200
These are factors to consider when choosing the right ladder for the job.
What are the work to be done, the work environment, the style of ladder, the ladder size and/or maximum reach, the duty rating (capacity), and the material of the ladder?
BONUS QUESTION!
200
When workers are exposed to falls of this height or more on campus, they must be protected from falls.
What is four feet?
BONUS QUESTION!
300
This is how to dress appropriately for winter weather to help prevent the development of cold stress (e.g., hypothermia and/or frostbite).
What is wearing:
-Base layer: moisture wicking fabric to keep skin dry.
-Insulating layer: fleece or wool for warmth
-Outer layer: waterproof and windproof jacket
-Headwear: Warm hat, beanie, or hood.
-Gloves: insulated and waterproof w/ grip.
-Footwear: Insulated, waterproof w/ adequate tread.
300
When it comes to hot work, these are examples of "combustibles."
What are wood, paper, cardboard, cloth, fabric, carpet, plastics, dry/combustible vegetation, flammable liquids/gases/greases?
300
These are examples of things you should know about a chemical before you use it.
What are the hazards associated with the chemical, how to use it properly, how to protect yourself, and what to do if you've been exposed?
300
These are the four components to safe ladder use. (HINT: The first two rhyme)
What are selection (choose the right ladder for the job), inspection (make sure it is in good condition), set up (set it up properly), and [safe] use (use ladder safe work practices)?
300
This is a practice intended to protect employees from the unexpected start up or release of energy during servicing (or other) operations.
What is lockout tagout?
BONUS QUESTION!
400
These are ways operating vehicles in winter weather conditions differ from operating vehicles in normal weather conditions.
What is:
-When snow and ice are present stopping distance can be significantly increased and sliding or skidding is more probable when turning?
-Visibility can be limited due to low light conditions and/or increased/heavy precipitation?
BONUS QUESTION!
400
This is when a hot work permit must be completed.
When you cannot do the hot work in a designated area or at least 35' from combustibles?
BONUS QUESTION!
400
This section of a safety data sheet would tell you what personal protective equipment you should wear while using a corrosive chemical (other than Section 2).
What is Section 8 - Exposure Control/Personal Protection?
BONUS QUESTION!
400
These are things you're looking for when inspecting a ladder before each use.
What are damaged side rails, damaged steps/rungs, damaged shoes/feet/bases, damaged cap/top plate, damaged spreader bars, damaged rung locks, damaged rope/pulley, etc.?
BONUS QUESTION!
400
These are building materials that commonly contain(ed) asbestos on campus.
What is thermals system insulation, acoustical plaster (or "popcorn") ceilings, wall and ceiling surface texture coatings, drywall joint compound, vinyl flooring, adhesives (e.g., putties, calks, tapes, mastics), spray-on fireproofing, fire door interiors, and laboratory benchtops?
BONUS QUESTION!
500
These are examples of tasks associated with snow and ice removal that could lead to ergonomic (i.e., soft tissue, musculoskeletal) injuries.
What are awkward postures (bending to scoop snow, twisting to throw snow), repetitive motions (similar or same shoveling or ice chipping motions for an extended period of time), exertion of force (lifting shovels of heavy snow, lifting bags of ice melt), and vibration (hand and arm vibration from chipping ice)?
BONUS QUESTION!
500
These are the main ways hot work fires start.
What is:
-Sparks, slag, flames, or other ignition sources migrating to local combustible materials?
-Sparks, slag, flames, or other ignition sources migrating through openings to other areas?
-Ignition sources igniting flammable atmospheres or airborne combustible dusts?
-Heat transferring along or through a surface or material and igniting combustible materials?
500
This is what each of these pictograms mean.
What is flammable, explosive, oxidizer, gas under pressure, corrosive, health hazard, irritant/sensitizer/toxicant, acute toxicity, and environmental?
500
These are examples of ladder safe USE practices.
What are always face the ladder when climbing or descending, use three points of contact when climbing or descending, avoid overreaching by following the belt buckle rule, don’t use the top step or the top plate of the ladder, don’t place the ladder on or in anything to gain height, and store ladders in a place it won’t get damaged?
500
These are workplace risk factors for ergonomic injuries, things that can increase fatigue or stress in the musculoskeletal system which can increase the likelihood of ergonomic injuries.
What are awkward postures, static postures, repetition, exertion of force, tissue compression, and vibration?
BONUS QUESTION!