BODY MECHANICS & ERGONOMICS
When lifting a heavy package from the floor, you should bend at these two joints — not your back.
What are the hips and knees?
Before an emergency ever occurs, every associate should know at least two of these routes from their work station.
What are evacuation/emergency exit routes?
What should you do with loose shrink wrap?
What is immediately put it in the closest trash/recycle bin in 5s?
What is an OMR
What is Onsite Medical Representative?
What state is Anthony from
What is North Carolina?
Instead of twisting your torso while carrying a load, you should do this with your whole body to change direction.
What is pivot/turn your feet?
What is the name of Amazons comprehensive safety program launched in 2020?
WorkingWell
What is the primary reason we use 5S
What is to maintain area organization?
Who is the OMR for FHD
What is Jeffery Langley?
What site did Ty previously work at?
What is DGT2?
Amazon recommends keeping a load close to this part of your body while lifting to reduce strain.
What is your center of gravity / your core / your body?
What is the name of the emergency stop button/cord on the conveyor system?
E-stop
What should you do with an empty pallet jack
What is place it under a pallet, turn the handle sideways, have a neutral lever?
Who is the Safety specialist for FHD
Lance Heron
What is Anthony's favorite hobby?
What is golf?
This is the recommended maximum weight (in lbs) an associate should lift alone without assistance or mechanical aid at Amazon.
What is 50 lbs?
When lifting heavy objects what is the area of your body you should keep the item within called? (Bonus points for describing what part of the body)
Power zone (Between the shoulders and knees)
Why do we require PPE at PGA1
What is to protect associates from potential hazards, prevent injuries, and ensure everyone goes home safe at the end of the shift?
How do you report an injury?
Tell your Area Manager who will then escort you to AMCare.
What state is Ty from
What is Georgia?
Amazon's proactive ergonomic program encourages associates to rotate tasks and perform these brief physical activities to reduce repetitive strain injuries.
What are stretching exercises / micro-breaks / warm-up routines (Body Mechanics & Stretching program)?
OSHA requires that these safety devices be placed within 100 feet of any hazardous work area in a warehouse?
Eyewash station
What is ensuring every associate goes home safe, every shift
What is safety as our top priority?
What is the purpose of reporting an injury when it happens rather than waiting?
To prevent the injury from worsening and preventing a late report.
How much tenure does Anthony and Ty have at PGA1
What is 8 months?