Common Hazards
This common electrical issue can cause a fire if wires are damaged or overloaded.
What is an electrical fault?
Before using tools or cords, always do this to check for wear or damage.
What is inspect them?
The "P" in PASS stands for this action.
What is Pull the pin?
You should always know your primary and alternate one of these in an emergency.
What is an evacuation route?
This type of work involving sparks or heat can ignite nearby flammables.
What is hot work?
This safety procedure ensures equipment is de-energized during maintenance.
What is Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)?
You should aim the extinguisher at this part of the fire.
What is the base?
Once you’ve evacuated, never do this without permission.
What is re-enter the building?
Poorly stored chemicals increase the risk of this.
What is a fire or explosion?
Paints, fuels, and solvents should be stored here.
What is a fire-rated storage cabinet?
These should only be used on electrical fires, not water.
What is a CO2 or Class C extinguisher?
Facility evacuation routes can be found here.
What is at the main entrance of occupied buildings?
(They can also be found on the G:drive, back door of admin building, Upstairs in the admin building by the elevator, back door of WTP admin building, backdoor of Collections & Distribution shop)