Stress Management
Increased irritability, decreased productivity, and changes in sleeping habits are all signs of what?
Stress
Where can you access Trace’s Emergency Response Plan (ERP)?
Trace HUB, under Health and Safety
Can you use a personal trailer for work at Trace?
Yes, if approved by your Division Manager.
When visiting a Trace office that you are not familiar with, how do you know where to find a fire extinguisher?
Posted on office evacuation map.
If a client requires a near miss to be reported on their own form, what be done with that form?
Send to the client and provide a copy to Kit for filing so it can be reported along with Trace’s statistics.
You identify that one of your peers is under significant stress. What do you do?
Discuss with them and then their supervisor about implementing a stress management plan.
Where can you look for guidance on creating a site-specific Emergency Response Plan (ERP)?
SOP8026 – Field Emergency Response
How fast should you drive when towing a trailer or RV?
Drive to conditions and unit’s capabilities, even if lower than the speed limit.
A third party fire watch (e.g., water truck or trailer with driver) should be used under what circumstances?
Working in dry conditions doing work which could create a spark - any heavy equipment or hot work.
A bird nest is found during reclamation dirt work activities and narrowly missed being crushed. How should this be reported in eForms?
Environmental Near Miss
What are two examples of where you can seek help to manage stress?
Any of the following:
Who is the first call you would make after an incident?
911 if emergency services are required; if not required, call your supervisor and project manager.
Before towing a trailer for work, the driver must be signed off on what Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)?
Driving passenger vehicles (SOP8005) and Trailer and RV Towing and Use (SOP8009a)
What are two examples of fire fighting equipment Trace employees have available to them in the field?
Any of the following: fire extinguisher, shovels, backpack with pump, axe/Pulaski.
Someone trips over a box on an office floor. The person is unharmed. How should this be reported in eForms?
Health and Safety Near Miss
Where do you find information on how to access Trace’s employee assistance program (EAP) through LifeWorks?
Trace HUB, under Human Resources
Who is responsible to prepare site specific Emergency Response Plans?
Site Supervisor
What are three hazards associated with towing?
Any of the following: pinch points or trailer rolling, overturn/rollover, change in driving procedures, reversing, traffic, load movement, cornering too sharp, elevation changes in the roadway, equipment failure, flying debris, fire hazard.
What training should field and technical staff take to learn more about wildfires?
Wildfire and Wildlife Awareness
High winds catch a truck door as it is opened and bends the hinges. How is this reported in eForms?
Quality incident. All equipment damage, even though it may have health and safety implications, should be reported under quality.
What are two things that Trace does to help manage employees' stress?
Any of the following:
Who determines if the corporate Emergency Response Plan (ERP) is activated to support an emergency?
Trace supervisor reviews flowchart in SOP8026 – Field Emergency Response and determines when to contact Darrell. Darrell determines if the ERP team is activated.
When equipment or vehicles get stuck, which Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) must be reviewed prior to towing the equipment?
SOP8009 Emergency Towing
Where/when would you discuss the escape route for your field site in the event of a wildfire?
Pre-job meeting and hazard assessments
A minor first aid incident occurs on site. What do you need to wait for before proceeding with the work?
Client and Division Manager approval.