Safety Champion
What time are Safety Champion meetings?
Every Monday at 6am, 7am or 3pm
True or false: Ergonomics is the discipline of designing the workplace to fit the worker.
True. Ergonomics fits the workplace to the worker, not the worker to the workplace.
What Is the PowerZone?
The area where both posture and reach are maintained at neutral, free of deviations. The most comfortable position to work. This is where you control the work instead of the work controlling you.
What does HSE&En means?
It means Health, Safety, Environment & Energy
When is the Heart Month?
February
How many Safety Champions should be assigned per line/area?
2 Safety Champions: Main / Back up
What does the acronym “MSD” stand for in regards to ergonomic injuries?
Musculoskeletal disorder
What is the best method maneuver carts? Why?
Pushing instead of Pulling.
Pushing allows you to maintain good posture, use your body weight and the strongest muscles available. Pushing allows you to see people and obstacles around you.
What is a management system?
Is a framework used by organizations in preventing, mitigating, and eliminating disruptions caused by: Workplace accidents, Risk and hazard exposures & Environmental issues.
True or False. If you’re inactive, you’re nearly twice as likely to develop heart disease than if you’re active.
TRUE
After you attend your safety champion meeting, you will be expected to...
Discuss and deliver safety talks and one-page communications
True or false: The risk for injury from improper body mechanics increases over time.
True. The risk for injury from poor body mechanics does increase over time; these injuries are referred to as gradual.
What is the recommended weightlifting guideline fro Cummins?
The recommended weightlifting guideline is 35 lbs. (16 kg.) for infrequent lifts inside the Power Zone.
What are the CTP certifications?
ISO 45001. Occupational Health and Safety management system, ISO 14001. Environmental Management System & ISO 50001. Energy Management system.
You can lower your risk of getting it or having a stroke by...
Moving more, eating healthier & reducing stress
What does GHP mean and when must be completed?
GHP means Golden Hour Pack and must be completed within 24 hours after the incident
Which of the following is not a risk factor for MSDs? a.Force b.Air quality c.Awkward & sustained postures d.Frequency
Air quality; air quality is not a risk factor for musculoskeletal disorders.
What is the absolute maximum weight that should be lifted under Ideal lifting conditions?
50lbs.
Consider performing a TEAM-LIFT for weights between 35-50lbs especially if the weight is awkwardly shaped
What are the CTP Significant Energy Users?
HVAC & Air Compressors
What is Hypertension?
High pressure in the arteries
Explain the difference between 5 Why investigation & COMET investigation and when should be used
5 why investigation should be completed for Near Hits & COMET Investigation should be completed for First Aids, Recordable, SIFs and PSIFs
Which of the following is covered in the PowerZone? a.Reaching overhead b.Keeping hands close to the handshake position c.Bending at the waist d.Pulling a cart
Keeping hands close to the handshake position. While the other options are good look-outs, they are not part of the PowerZone.
When team lifting is mandatory?
Team lifts are MANDATORY for weights that exceed 50lbs.
Main Health & Safety hazards in CTP
Ergonomics
Hand Safety
Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV)
3 Risk factors for heart diseases
Smoking, High blood pressure, Obesity, Physical Inactivity, Diabetes, Age, Family History.