Lab Safety
There is a spill on the floor.
What is put up a barrier so no one falls and clean it up once you determine what type of spill it is?
Its hot and sunny outside, in order to stay safe, you should have..
What is plenty of water/hydration and insect repellant as well as a plan for shade time?
Every day before typing, I do this.
What is stretch your hands, wrists and fingers?
There is a package in the middle of the doorway.
What is move it to a safe place out of the way?
There is a person in the lab without PPE
What is, ask them to please put on their safety glasses and steel/composite toe shoes before continuing work?
A tire on the company vehicle becomes flat
What is call LeasepLan for roadside assistance?
I'm feeling tired from not sleeping well last night but I have an early morning site visit.
What is talk to your supervisor and revise plans accordingly?
It's raining outside and the front entry way is wet.
What is put out the "Wet Floor" sign and clean up the water?
Your CO2 detector goes off
What is clear the hose of occupants and call the Fire Department?
Labels on containers are faded and worn
What is replace the labels with new ones?
You see Julie markings adjacent to your site but not where you are going to dig.
What is contact the PM to make sure the Julie ticket was fulfilled?
I am having trouble concentrating on my work
What is take a break to destress and try to refocus? Practice some of the Tips to Relax and Reduce Stress
You trip and fall on a rug in the office, your wrist starts to swell.......
What is call Work Care and notify them of your injury? Contact your supervisor and ask someone to fix the rug before anyone else gets hurt.
You are getting ready to mow the lawn
What is make sure kids and/or pets are inside to prevent injuries?
When I see the forklift in the lab, I
What is stay out of the way and make sure the forklift operator knows you are in the area?
You are moving from one spot to another. The one thing to never do is...
What is backing up a vehicle form one spot to another?!
I have used the TIPS to Relax and Reduce Stress but still feel anxiety above my normal levels.
What is use our EAP program for help?
You are driving to work and almost get in an accident on your way.
What is create a near miss when you get in the office?
You are getting ready to decorate for a holiday which includes using a ladder.
What is inspect the ladder and make sure you have a spotter?
What you should do if there is a chemical spill.
What is When a chemical spill occurs, there are five steps to be taken: (a) control the source of the spill; (b) contain the spill; (c) isolate the area concerned (if appropriate); (d) contact the authorities (if appropriate); then (e) clean up the spill.
You are on a large site with multiple subs, you need to test an area right by a large piece of equipment, you...
What is make sure all subs working in the area are aware of your presence and what you need to accomplish?
Holistic Safety is defined as
What is a whole approach to safety that includes all aspects including the site, person, equipment and surroundings?
The 5 main types of workplace hazards.
Safety, Chemical, Biological, Physical & Ergonomic
The Key to using a Fire Extinguisher
P - pull the pin
A - Aim at the base of the fire
S - Squeeze the trigger
S - Sweep side to side