Acronyms
PPE
What is Personal Protective Equipment?
Viruses and bacteria that can be transmitted via blood or other bodily fluids
What are Bloodborne Pathogens?
The technical name for a forklift
What is a Powered Industrial Truck?
You should do this immediately upon hearing the fire alarm
What is evacuate the building using the nearest safe exit?
LOTO
What is Lock-Out Tag-Out?
This is the symbol for a toxic hazard in the GHS
What is the skull and crossbones?
Daily Double!
An unexpected event in the workplace that had the potential to cause injury, illness, or property damage but did not.
What is a Near Miss
PASS stands for this
What is the basic procedure for fire extinguisher use: Pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, squeeze the trigger, and sweep?
SDS
What is Safety Data Sheet?
Abbreviated STF, these are the most common types of accidents
What are slips, trips, and falls?
This is the number of points of contact you should use when working on a ladder
What is three?
These are the three actions you should take if there is an active shooter
What is run, hide, and fight?
EAP
What is Emergency Action Plan?
Three good hygiene practices to prevent the spread of illness at work
What are frequent handwashing, covering coughs/sneezes, disinfecting surfaces, and staying home when sick?
Where should SDSs (Safety Data Sheets) be accessed if needed?
From the company’s SDS storage locations, near chemicals or easily accessible public areas.
This is a document that outlines how to respond to emergencies in the workplace
What is an Emergency Action Plan?