Acronyms
PPE
What is Personal Protective Equipment
What is the first step in CPR?
Assess the Situation: Check the environment for safety. Ensure that you are not in danger from traffic, fire, or other hazards. Then, approach the person and tap their shoulder to see if they respond. If they are unresponsive, proceed to the next step.
What is the technical name for forklifts
Powered Industrial Truck
What should you do immediately upon hearing the fire alarm?
Evacuate the building using the nearest safe exit.
Safety Department
LOTO
What is Lock-Out, Tag-Out
Skull and crossbones icon on SDS
What is the toxic GHS symbol/pictogram
What is the Hierarchy of Controls or the Safety Pyramid.
Elimation, Substitution, Engineering Controls, Adminstation, PPE
Where should you report after evacuating the building?
The Muster Point or Designated location area.
What type of injuries should seek medical attention immediately?
Acute spine/neck injury, amputation, broken/exposed bones, chemical exposure, chest pain, crush injuries, dizziness/weakness, electrocution, head injuries, severe bleeding, severe burns and seizures.
SDS
What is Safety Data Sheet
What are the most common causes of workplace injuries?
What is Slips, trips, and falls.
What is a Near Miss?
An unexpected event in the workplace that had the potential to cause injury, illness, or property damage but did not.
What are the 3 actions you can take when there is an active shooter.
What is run, hide and fight.
Can an employee use any facility they want to get medical treatment?
No, in order to be covered by work comp they the employee has to be seen by a facility in MEM (Missouri Employers Mutural) network.
EAP
What is Emergency Action Plan
What are 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.
What is Stop Work Authority?
All employees have the right and responsibility to stop work if they believe a safety hazard exists. No retaliation will occur for exercising this right.
What is the company emergency contact number or protocol for reporting incidents?
Call the Safety Department at 816-298-0107 (Mark Stover)
Who does Vance Brothers use in Kansas City for their in network facility treatment?
NKC Occupational Medicine.
OSHA
What is Occupations Safety and Health Administration
What PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is required to be worn while working in the plant.
What is Gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, safety toe boots.
April 28, 1971
PASS is used for?
Basic procedure for fire extinguisher use; Pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, squeeze the trigger, and sweep
What is the Nurse Triage Line
1-800-422-0593