Codes
What is a code 99?
Animal escapes
Compromised animal enclosure
Human in enclosure with animal
Why is it important to clean up spiderwebs/cobwebs?
They are a fire hazard.
What does P.A.S.S. stand for?
Pull the pin.
Aim the nozzle.
Squeeze the handle.
Sweep from side to side.
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
What is the number one cause of workplace injuries at the Houston Zoo?
Slips, trips, and falls
What is a code red?
An emergency situation involving fire or smoke
Why is it important to remove wet hay?
Creates an environment for mold to grow.
How many feet of clearance is needed around a fire extinguisher?
3 feet
What do you do if you find a wild bat on grounds?
Leave it there and call pest control
Is there anything that an employee must sign prior to operating a cart/utility vehicle?
Yes, they must have a signed “Motor Vehicle/Cart/Utility Vehicle Policy Acknowledgement” form on file with the zoo
What is a code blue?
a First Aid situation in which a person is severely injured or ill
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Name 4 places where you can find a fire extinguisher in your areas.
See safety reps for answers.
What is a zoonotic disease?
infectious diseases (caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites) that are transmitted from animal to human, via direct physical contact, air, water, or through an intermediate host like an insect.
What is the Houston Zoo's mission statement?
To connect communities with animals, inspiring action to save wildlife.
What is a code Amber?
When Zoo Staff HAS THE CAREGIVER and the Child is Missing
True or False:
Bleach should be kept in the flammable's cabinet.
False.
Bleach is combustible not flammable meaning it needs heat (flashpoint above 100 degrees) added before it will ignite. Flammable objects ignite at normal working temperatures (flashpoint below 100 degrees).
Name 3 things you check for when doing the monthly fire extinguisher check?
Clearance
Corrosion
Pressure dial
Pin is secured with valid date
Hose is clear of any blockages
What is a bloodborne pathogen?
infectious agents that cause disease in humans and can be spread through exposure to infected blood
Name your muster points.
CZ: Ginger Kale (front) and the bus stop on Cambridge and Fannin St. (Back)
NE:
What is a code Adam?
When Zoo Staff HAS THE CHILD.
What is the name of our new SDS/chemical library site?
VelocityEHS
Name the 5 classifications of fire and give an example of one of them.
Type A- ordinary combustibles (wood, paper, cloth)
Type B- liquids & gasses (gas, propane, paint)
Type C- electrical (computers, fuse boxes)
Type D- combustible powders/metal shavings (magnesium, titanium, potassium)
Type K- cooking fires (cooking oils, fats)
Name 2 of the Five Opportunities to Thrive
The opportunity:
*for a well balanced diet
*to self maintain
*for optimal health
*to express species-specific behavior
*for choice and control
What is the Houston Zoo's vision statement?
Be a leader in the global movement to save wildlife.