Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
What are the three elements of the fire triangle?
Heat, fuel, and oxygen.
What is a machine guard?
A device that provides a barrier to protect workers from moving and rotating parts.
What does MSDS stand for?
Material Safety Data Sheet.
What is the purpose of the Hazcom Model Program?
To ensure that information about hazards and associated protective measures is communicated to workers.
Name the 4 items of PPE required at the CGC Wheatland plant
Safety glasses, hardhat, hi-vis and steel-toed boots
What type of fire extinguisher is used for electrical fires?
Class C fire extinguisher.
What is the control function we use to check a motor after LOTO?
The jog function
Why is it important to read the MSDS before using a chemical?
To understand the hazards, safe handling practices, PPE, emergency procedures and first aid requirements
What does the acronym GHS stand for in hazard communication?
Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.
Why is it important to wear PPE?
To protect against injuries and health hazards.
What is the first thing you should do if you discover a fire?
Alert others and activate the fire alarm.
What should you do before performing maintenance on a machine?
Lockout/tagout to ensure the machine is completely shut down and energy is isolated and it cannot be restarted.
What should you do if a chemical spill occurs?
Follow the plants spill response procedures, including notifying a supervisor and using appropriate cleanup materials and trained personnel
To be completed before a non-routine task?
Take 5
How often should PPE be inspected?
Before each use and regularly according to the manufacturer's guidelines.
How often should fire drills be conducted in a manufacturing facility?
At least once a year.
What is the purpose of an emergency stop button on a machine?
To immediately shut down the machine in case of an emergency.
Why should chemicals be stored in labeled containers?
To prevent accidental misuse and ensure proper handling.
What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
A document that provides detailed information about a chemical's hazards, first aid measures, safe handling, storage, and emergency measures.
What should you do if your PPE is damaged?
Report it immediately and replace it before continuing work.
What is the purpose of a fire extinguisher's PASS technique?
Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side.
These have to be put back on before a job is considered complete?
Machine guarding and safety devices
What type of PPE might be required when handling hazardous chemicals?
Gloves, goggles, face shields, and protective clothing.
Why is it important to have a written hazard communication program at CGC/USG?
To ensure all employees are informed about chemical hazards and know how to protect themselves and others.