PPE
PIT SAFETY
Facts
Best Practices
Bonus Questions
100

What does PPE stand for?

Personal Protective Equipment

100

What direction should a PIT operator face while operating PIT?

The direction of travel.

100

What is the best AMXL site in the world?

TTN2

100

When is it acceptable to disconnect from the Wire Guidance when in the VNA on an OP or Turret Truck?

It is never acceptable to disconnect from the VNA wire guidance.

100

If you are operating PIT and an Emergency Shelter in Place Event occurs, what should you do?

Park your PIT in the PIT Lane and go to the closest Shelter in Place location

200

What PPE is required on the warehouse floor?

1. High visibility vest

2. High impact safety gloves

3. Safety shoes.

200

How many PIT lengths are required between two traveling PITs?

3 PIT lengths

200

What does raise andon mean?

Inform or alert manager to an issue. 

200

When an AA is picking the last item from a pallet, what should be done prior to leaving that bin location?

Remove all shrink wrap from the pallet.

200

Where is your power zone located at?

The power zone is close to the body, between mid-thigh and mid-chest height. This zone is where the arms and back can lift the most with the least amount of effort.

300

How much money does Amazon pay towards safety shoes for each associate per year?

$110

300

What distance should a PIT being operated should be from pedestrian's when forks are raised above 6 feet?

20 Feet

300

When Amazon began it only sold this item?

Books

300

When should the water level be checked on Fork, Clamp, Reach, and Turret Trucks?

At SOS, EOS and when ever PIT is low

300

What does MSD stand for and what is it?

1. Musculoskeletal Disorder

2. A soft-tissue injury caused by sudden or sustained exposure to repetitive motion, force, vibration, and awkward positions. 

400

When do you need safety a hemlet?

While unloading a captive beam trailer

400

What three things must be done with PIT at EOS?

1. Refuel PIT with hydrogen 

2. Park in the designated PIT Parking zone

3. Turn off PIT

400

Who is the Founder of Amazon 

Jeff Bezos

400

Why is it important to use load straps when traveling on an OP that has items in the cage?

To prevent the risk of injury caused by tipping, sliding, or falling boxes that could be caused by a sudden stop.

400

How do you prevent heat illness. 

Dress in layers

Limit alcohol/caffeine consumption

Stay hydrated


500

What is the reason why you are required to use ONLY Amazon provided PPE?

To ensure you are using the proper PPE. Amazon tests all PPE to ensure it is safe and effective for all associates to use. 

500

What are the two things required between PIT/PIT and PIT/Pedestrian at intersections before continuing?

Both parties are required to make verbal and visual contact to establish who is going first.

500

Who owns safety at TTN2?

Everyone

500

How often should you inspect your safety harness?

Every time you put it on.

500

What does LIDAR do?

It slows down a PIT