General Safety
Do this if you have an injury or need first aid, even if it's minor.
What is report it to a manager immediately?
This is how frequently you need to drink 8 oz of water while working.
What is every 15 to 20 minutes?
It is a safety violation to pick up packages by this.
What is a box strap?
Use this method to check that trailer flaps are secured in the upright position.
What is hi-five and tug test the flap?
This is the maximum allowable space between the trailer and the dock.
What is 2 inches or 3 fingers?
Utilize this technique when lifting oversize or heavy packages.
What is team lift?
This service provides free counseling support for FedEx employees.
What is the Employee Assistance Program 1-800-274-HELP?
This means of emergency exit access must be kept clear and free of obstruction.
What is egress?
This safe method is required when lowering trailer flaps.
What is the hand-to-surface method?
This must be completed at the end of every shift and details any defects found on the tractor.
What is the post-trip inspection?
Use this when reaching for a package above shoulder height.
What is a load stand?
The average person drinks this much water every day.
What is 64 oz. (8 bottles)?
What is under the IC rollers?
Do this to protect against falling in the gap between the trailer and the dock.
What is have a switcher flush the trailer or use dock plates to cover?
This is the SAFE method of driving in the yard.
What is Survey, Adjust, Forecast, Execute?
This method is used to safely traverse platforms of different elevation.
What is three points of contact?
This is how long before strenuous activity you should eat a high-carb, high-protein meal.
What is 2 to 3 hours?
Load nets are safely stored here.
What is the first latch inside the trailer?
What is the Purple Promise?
This is the Three Rs of SAFE driving.
What is recognition of danger, room for error, and response time?
Carrying packages in this area close to the body between chest and mid-thigh minimizes physical stress.
What is the power zone?
Headache, fatigue, lightheadedness, thirst, excessive sweating, and elevated body temperature are symptoms of this.
What is heat illness?
This is the minimum width for emergency exit access that must be maintained according to OSHA standard.
What is 28 inches?
This is your right to execute if you feel you are working in an unsafe environment.
What is Stop Work Authority?
This camera system nicknamed VEDR is utilized to coach drivers.
What is the Video Event Data Recorder?