PPE Protocols
This acronym stands for the gear used to protect yourself from hazards at work.
What is Personal Protective Equipment?
This color is commonly used to mark caution areas or physical hazards.
What is yellow and Black?
This is the number to call in case of an emergency.
What is 911?
Drinking enough water can improve this key ability during work.
What is energy and focus?
This is the main reason we follow safety rules.
What is to go home safe?
This type of eyewear protects you from flying debris.
What are safety glasses?
This slippery condition in freezers can lead to slips and falls.
What is ice buildup?
When you hear this, it means you must evacuate the building immediately.
What is the fire alarm?
This is the safest way to lift a heavy object.
What is bend your knees, keep your back straight, and lift with your legs?
This person is responsible for safety in the workplace.
Who is everyone?
These two PPE must be worn in the warehouse.
What are steel-toe boots and a high-visibility vest?
This is the most common type of injury in a warehouse.
What is a strain or sprain?
This is the designated outdoor location employees must go to during an evacuation.
What is the muster point?
This is the minimum amount of daily physical activity recommended for adults.
What is 30 minutes?
When you see an unsafe act, this is what you should do.
What is report it to your JHSC rep or Supervisor?
This protection is required when noise levels exceed 85 decibels.
What is hearing protection?
This should be followed immediately when a spill occurs.
What is the spill response procedure?
If a coworker is unconscious, this is the first thing you should do.
What is call for help and begin first aid if trained?
A high workload or lack of support can negatively impact this.
What is mental health?
This term describes an unplanned event that almost caused injury or damage.
What is a near miss?
This legislation requires that employers provide PPE at no cost.
What is the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)?
This tool is used to evaluate job steps and control hazards before work begins.
What is a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?
This type of drill simulates lockdown or containment situations.
What is a shelter-in-place drill?
This field focuses on designing tasks to fit the worker.
What is ergonomics?
This type of observation is used to promote safe behaviors.
What is a Behavior-Based Safety Observation (BBSO)?