Free Fallin'
This occurs when one is too far off center of balance.
What is a Fall?
The OSHA definition of this states- Too little friction or traction between feet & walking/working surface, resulting in loss of balance.
What is a Slip?
According to OSHA these placed inside or outside of common entrances are a leading cause of slip trip and fall injuries.
What is a door mat or rug.
The OSHA definition of this states- Foot or lower leg hits an object; the upper body continues moving, resulting in loss of balance.
What is a Trip?
Who is the Astros 3rd baseman?
Alex Bregman
Unguarded heights, ladders, and unstable work surfaces have a high risk for what?
What are common locations for falls?
Loss of friction between surface could result in what?
What is a slip.
According to the United States Department of Labor, slips, trips, & falls are the 2nd leading cause of this.
What is accidental death?
In Operations, what is the leading cause of trip hazards?
Extension cords spread across the shop floor.
How many World Series titles do the Astros hold?
2 (2017 and 2022)
What is the ratio that ladders should be placed away from a wall or building?
The base of the ladder should be placed so that it is one foot away from the building for every four feet of hight to where the ladder rests against the building. This is known as the 4 to 1 rule.
If a spill were to occur, what can you do and what materials do you need to clean up the spill.
Notify of spill, clean up. Spill kits, absorbent pads are some items that can be utilized when cleaning the spill.
Everyone is responsible for cleaning a spill.
Name 3 things you should do when you fall?
Bend elbows & knees
Use legs & arms to absorb fall
Use hands and forearms to break the fall
protect your head
Roll with the Fall
Yell or Exhale
Name 3 things create trip hazards in Operations
What are extension cords, air hoses, water spills that are not wiped up, pallets, parts on the ground, poor lighting, oil/coolant spills that are not properly soaked up.
How many NBA championships have the Houston Rockets won?
2 (1994 and 1995)
When working on an elevated surface, what PPE should you wear?
What is a harness?
This is fundamental way to reduce risk of slip, trips, and falls; and should be done everyday!
What is good housekeeping?
95 million of these are lost each year due to slip , trip , and fall injuries. (Think larger than hours)
What are work days?
This tool commonly found by stairwells can help prevent trips and falls.
What is a handrail
Who is the Houston Texans player with the most rushing yards in franchise history?
Arian Foster (6,472)
Always keep at least this many points of contact when climbing a ladder.
What is three points of contact?
This style of walking on a slippery surface can minimize risk.
What is shuffling? Or taking small steps
When climbing off of the forklift you have maintain?
Three points of contact
What are some of the main causes of a trip in the workplace?
Obstruction in walkways, uneven surfaces, poor lighting, obstructed view.
How many national championships appearances do the U Of H cougars have?
The program has made six appearances in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament Final Four, which is tied for 10th most all-time, along with the most for any team who has not won a national championship.