Driver Safety
Smith System
Workplace Hazards
WPS Knowledge
Acronyms
100

Proper following distance, measured by seconds of lead time.  Increased in poor weather conditions and/or reduced visibility.

3-4 seconds

100

This Key advises us to surround our vehicle with space whenever possible.

Leave Yourself An Out

100

Ice, fluids, or any objects below knee height left in the walking path are examples of this type of hazard.

Slip-Trip Hazard

100

Three safety steps before dismantling and cleaning a slicer

Power Source - Unplug

Blade Level - Zero

PPE - Cut-Resistant Gloves

100

PPE

Personal Protective Equipment

200

We play a direct role in maintaining good traction on the road through these maintenance practices.

Tire Tread (Check Tread Depth)

Tire Pressure (Maintain Proper PSI)

Tire Replacement

200

Checking at least one of your mirrors every 5 to 8 seconds relates to this Key.

Get the Big Picture

200

These must be unobstructed, clearly marked, illuminated, and accessible from either side.

Emergency Exits and Paths

200

This kit is used for cleanup of bodily fluids.

Bio Pail

200

CRG

Cut-Resistant Gloves

300

Company vehicles should be brought in for routine maintenance and oil change every _____ miles.

7,500

300

This Key advises maintaining a 15-second eye lead time to provide advance warning of hazards.

Aim High in Steering

300

Hazards related to solutions that should never be uncapped, unauthorized, mislabeled, or free-poured at full concentration.

Chemical Exposure

Splash Hazard

300

The maximum cart limits (either brand) when retrieving from the parking lot with a tether strap.

Hannaford - 7, 9, 10

Food Lion - 8, 10

300

SDS

Safety Data Sheet

400

DAILY DOUBLE

The time(s) it is acceptable to use personal devices while driving.

Never!

(Drive Undistracted)

400

Sending warning signals as soon as you think they will be recognized relates to this Key.

Make Sure They See You

400

Compressed gas cylinders, step ladders, pallets, docking plates, and shelving must be laid flat or secured when not in use to prevent this type of hazard.

Tipping Hazard

400

The first three key steps a MOD must perform in managing an OSHA or EPA inspection/investigation

1. Verify credentials & be professional

2. Ask and record the purpose of the visit/obtain copy of complaint

3. Call Central Station

400

LOTO

Lock Out, Tag Out

500

Looking at a phone for just 5 seconds while driving at 55 mph covers over 100 yards - the equivalent of going roughly the length of this type of sports field - blindfolded.

Football

500

Scanning intersections before entering them is a practice covered in this Key.

Keep Your Eyes Moving

500

No retail storage is allowed above these rooms.

Coolers and Freezers

500
The point of contact when associates are exposed to potentially infectious Blood Borne Pathogens and/or a needlestick incident (three letter acronym)

VRS

500

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration