Back To Basics
CAP's most basic safety rule
What are SAFETY GLASSES
Oh no! Ken accidentally drank lacquer thinner instead of his coffee. Good thing we have these documents that tell us everything about our chemicals, including what first aid is required after ingestion.
What are SDS (Safety Data Sheets)
MSDS acceptable
When the lift is parked, these should be on the ground
What are The Forks
Safety experts often point out this percentage of falls are preventable
What is 100%
This is applied to a clear bottle so we know what's in it
What is a Label
If you don't show up with these, you're going home...with or without an injured foot!
What are closed-toe shoes
You need to know where this device is in case a co-workers suffers a cardiac arrest
What is an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
- Plant - next to timeclock
- Warehouse - outside of Steve's office
Marty and Daydren know way more about operating a forklift than I do, but they can't operate the scissor lift and I can...because I am this
What is Certified
People don't always read signs, but this simple sign is effective when it comes to a slippery floor
What is a Wet Floor Sign
He holds the CAP world record for most Safety Suggestions
Who is WES
There are a lot of arguments from operators for not using these...unfortunately none of them are good!
What are (Forklift) Safety Belts
Safety glasses and gloves are common example of this
What is PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
While operating a forklift, watching for these is critical
What are Pedestrians
Brad's climbing a ladder to paint again. Sure hope he's maintaining this many points of contact on his way up and down.
What are 3 (Points of Contact)
When parking their trailers at the docks, it's important drivers do this to keep them stable and prevent accidents
What is "chock the wheels"
That fence around the machine isn't there to lock people in, it's to keep people out, and is one example of this very important safety requirement.
What is a Machine Guard
There's Danny working on the Edgebander again. Good thing he's following this procedure to ensure the machine doesn't accidentally start up.
What is LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out)
This simple safety device is often overlooked, but is required to be attached anytime the scissor lift is in use
What is the Safety Chain
Being in this common and perfectly legal state significantly increases your odds of tripping and falling
What is In A Hurry
Drums in the flammable/paint room must be:
What is "grounded"
This much clearance must be kept around important safety items such as fire extinguishers, disconnects and eyewash stations.
What is 3 Feet.
Kenneth and I don't see eye to eye on the appearance of these types of lights, but we agree on one thing -they're far less likely to start a fire.
What are LED (Light-Emitting Diode) lights
This is the most common type of fatal forklift accident
What is a Rollover
This scientific force "opposes motion between two surfaces that are touching one another". Simply put, it keeps us from slipping.
What is Friction
Oil, grease, water reduce friction, for example
Our DART rate tells us about how _______ our incidents have been
What is "severe"