The name of a naturally occurring mineral that was widely used until the 1980's
What is asbestos?
The part of your body you should primarily use when lifting
What are your legs
This would be used when exposed to hazards that could enter your eyes
What is eye protection or safety glasses/goggles
LOTO
What is Lockout Tagout
The most common cancer caused by asbestos exposure
What is Mesothelioma?
Where you should stand when lifting a heavy object
What is as close as possible
This would be used when concerned about inhalation hazards
What is a respirator?
EHS
What is Environmental Health and Safety
A potential source of asbestos that remains at the front of some classrooms around VPS
What is the chalk board
One option if you do not think you can pick up the load
What is asking for help, using a mechanical lift, make the load smaller, etc.
This would be used when there are overhead hazards
What is a hard hat
SDS
What is Safety Data Sheet
95% of all asbestos used in commercial products is this kind of asbestos
What is chrysotile asbestos?
A curve in this body part can mean that the lifting technique is unsafe
What is the back or spine?
This would be used if the decibels exceeded 80 dBA
What are ear plugs or hearing protection?
BBP
What is Bloodborne Pathogens
Name of a popular movie where asbestos was used as the snow
One of many pieces of PPE used when arc flash is a potential hazard
What is any one of the following: arc-rated pants, arc-rated coveralls, balaclava, face sheild, natural fibers, etc.
IAQ
What is Indoor Air Quality