PPE
Emergency Procedures
General Safety Procedures
Lifting
Temperature Extremes
100

What do the letters PPE stand for?

Personal Protective Equipment

100

What is the acronym for fire extinguisher use?

P.A.S.S.

Pull, Aim, Spray, Sweep

100

Is it ever acceptable to confront or pursue a shoplifter? 

NO, let managers handle the situation
100

Always try to avoid ___-down lifting

Palm

100

Do women and men have an equal risk for cold-related stress?

No, Males are at a higher risk for cold-related stress. 

200

What PPE is required for merchants and pickers?

Steel Toe Shoes

200

Where can you find the Emergency Floor Plan?

The main office and Receiving

200

What resource can employees use to find more safety information?

Costco Intranet, under the safety tab

200

When lifting, keep a ____ spine, and keep the product ____.

Neutral, Close

200

In order to protect against cold stress, how many layers of clothing are recommended?

Three

300

What PPE is worn when making a bale?

Safety Glasses/goggles

300

What is the first step for the Imminent Tornado Action?

A manager should shut down the gas station & immediately bring in all employees & others inside the building

300

Where can you find the Emergency Floor Plan?

The main office and Receiving

300

What are the best strengthening exercises to help prevent lifting injuries? (2 exercises)

Squats

Lunges

300

At what temperature does heat illness prevention training and employee monitoring start?

80℉ 

400

When using a box cutter, in what ANGLE and DIRECTION should you be cutting?

Downward angle, in a downward direction, away from your body. 

400

When confronted with an active shooter, you should: (3 steps in order)

Run, Hide, Fight

400

How far must pedestrians be from an operating forklift at all times?

FOUR FEET

400

What are the FIVE essential lifting techniques you should be using?

Squat Lift

Mini-Squat Lift

Staggered-Squat Lift

Golfer's Lift

Bridging

400

When acclimating an employee to high heat, they should have ____ of exposure on day one.

20%

500

What FOUR tasks/departments require high visibility reflective vest use?

Cart Handler, Delivery Driver, Gas Station, & Spotter

500

When diffusing workplace violence, remember the acronym: (6 letters)

S. T. E. A. D. Y.

S - Stop! Give the other person your attention.

T - Talk calmly. Try to create a relaxed environment. Find ways to help the other person save face. Use the person’s name if possible. 

E - Eye contact. This shows you are listening attentively. 

A - Ask for specific examples. Ask open-ended questions, like: “Tell me what happened.” Explore alternatives. 

D - Define the problem. What do you think the real problem is? Try to put yourself in their position. 

Y - You never argue. Let the person have their say

500

Where can employees find the SDS (safety data sheets) phone number?

On any company phone in the building

500

When should you report lifting injury symptoms to your manager (name at least 3)?

Any pain, especially if worsening or traveling

Numbness, tingling or burning 

Swelling or loss of strength 

Symptoms that worsen while working or interrupt your sleep 

Stiffness, tight muscles, or loss of flexibility of a joint 

When in doubt……..REPORT IT TO YOUR MANAGER!

500

A life-threatening condition. It occurs when the body has depleted its supply of water and salt, and the victim's body temperature rises to deadly levels. What are these symptoms of? 

Heat Stroke