🧭 MI Guiding Principles
🛡 Safety Committee/Engagement
🔐 Lockout/Tagout (LTCT) Knowledge
🌧 Stormwater Awareness
🔥 Heat
100
This is MI’s definition of success.
What is “to build the most valued window and door brand in America”?
100
What is the Safety Culture Coin Program and how is it managed?
A recognition system where supervisors and managers can give coins monthly for safe behaviors; coins can be redeemed for rewards.A recognition system where supervisors and managers can give coins monthly for safe behaviors; coins can be redeemed for rewards.
100
What does LTCT stand for?
Lock Tag Clear Try — the Milgard-standard steps for controlling hazardous energy before performing work.
100
What is the main reason we manage stormwater at Milgard?
👉 To prevent pollutants from leaving our facility and entering nearby storm drains or natural waterways.
100
What is Heat Stress?
A condition where the body can’t cool itself properly, leading to heat-related illnesses.
200
MI’s day-to-day philosophy is centered around this.
What is “delivering value by manufacturing the finest windows, doors, and customer experiences every day, everywhere”?
200
What’s the main purpose of the monthly Safety Committee inspection?
To identify hazards, verify past corrections were completed, and document any new issues — ensuring continuous safety improvements.
200
What must be done before removing your lock and tag after completing work on locked-out equipment at Milgard?
Inspect the work area to ensure it's clear of tools and personnel.
Ensure guards and safety devices are reinstalled.
Notify affected team members that the lockout is ending.
Only then remove your lock and tag to restore energy safely.
200
Where does stormwater go once it enters a storm drain on Milgard property?
👉 It flows directly to local streams or rivers — it is not treated like sanitary sewer water.
200
What would you recommend a worker to do when suffering from heat cramps?
Stop working, rest in a cool shaded area, sip water or electrolyte drinks, and stretch the muscle.
300
Name two of MI’s five Quality Pillars.
Safety, Integrity, Continuous Improvement, Creativity, Profitable Partnerships. (Any two)
300
When does the safety committee meet at Milgard?
What is Twice a month?
300
What are the three required steps every team member must follow before beginning work under Milgard’s Lockout/Tagout standard?
Lock – Apply your personal lock to the energy isolation device.
Tag – Attach your name-tagged DO NOT OPERATE tag.
Clear & Try – Clear the area and attempt to start the machine to verify all energy is truly isolated.
300
On our property where are two spill kits located?
300
What are Heat Cramps?
Painful, involuntary muscle spasms caused by fluid and electrolyte loss.
400
These four groups make up MI’s business network of stakeholders.
Who are “Team Members, Customers, Suppliers, and the Community”?
400
What does VPP stand for?
Voluntary Protection Programs.
400
Who is allowed to remove a personal lock under Milgard’s LOTO policy?
Only the person who applied the lock — or EHS/Supervisor after exhausting all efforts and following a documented procedure.
400
What types of materials on the ground can contaminate stormwater?
Dust, debris, trash, oil, grease, paint, powders, metal shavings.
400
If a person faints while working hard, what kind of heat illness should you assume this is?
Heat Stroke- Call 911!
Cool by any means possible!
Usa a fan to lower temperature, apply cold compresses, elevate feet.
500
According to MI’s Guiding Principles, adhering to the stakeholder principles ensures this.
What is “satisfaction and success”?
500
Name 1 of the 4 core elements of VPP?
Management Leadership
Employee Involvement
Worksite Analysis
Hazard Prevention and Control
500
What do the different lock colors represent at Milgard, and who is authorized to use them?
🔴 Red locks – Personal locks used by authorized team members for individual energy isolation during maintenance or servicing.
🔵 Blue locks – temp, used when team member lost or forgot lock.
🟡 Yellow locks – Maintenance isolation locks
500
Why is it important to keep dumpsters and outdoor storage areas closed at Milgard?
👉 To prevent rain from mixing with waste or chemicals and washing pollutants into storm drains.
500
What 2 common beverages should a worker avoid when it is very hot?
Painful, involuntary muscle spasms caused by fluid and electrolyte loss.