The Usual Suspects
The regulatory agency that oversees workplace safety.
What is OSHA?
The Safety Committee's review of their associated workplace area while working in a team of two.
What is Quarterly Walkthrough?
Selected locations employees congregate in the event of an evacuation.
What is a Muster Point?
An acronym for the collection of items used to safeguard an employee's body.
What is Personal Protective Equipment?
A portable electronic device used for those in cardiac arrest with an electric shock.
What is an AED?
The medical emergency response team.
What is MERT?
Visible from all points of entry, this iconic yellow sign is used to mark this hazard.
What is a wet floor?
To aid in the evacuation should an employee have a mobile disability, the supervisor appoints them with an able-bodied partner.
What is the Buddy System?
Our on site dispensary that provides employees, safety glasses, box cutters, to even screw drivers.
What is the Fastenal Vending Machine?
This acronym, as defined by OSHA, is used for specialized industry vehicles powered by an electric motor or combustor engine.
What is PIT?
Found on all Whelen computers and scanstations, it is used to address any hazards, near misses, safety concerns, or injuries.
What is a Safety Report?
When on a ladder, you are to maintain two hands and a foot, or two feet and a hand.
What is 3-Point Contact?
Posted near exit points, these three items are used to signify Accountability Personnel.
What is a radio, clipboard and Hi-Vis vest?
To keep from getting caught or stuck in a machine, these are recommended to be removed or secured before the start of a shift.
What is loose jewelry, clothing, or hair?
To prevent the accidental starting of any machines or equipment, this procedure is done through the use of employees having their own key.
What is Lock Out Tag Out?
A standardize sheet detailing health and safety information of particular chemicals, substances, and products.
What is SDS?
For stairs and edges (that leads to a drop off), they need this number to require handrails and guardrails.
What is four?
When using a radio, the button must be held down for this long before speaking.
What is three seconds?
Physical barriers designed to restrict access to hazardous areas, leading to potential amputation.
What are guards?
Used to notify workers of a problem on SMT.
What is a system alarm?
The title of the one who reviews Whelen's practices and procedures to be OSHA compliant.
What is Environmental Health and Safety?
In the event of an injury, it is best to submit a Safety Report within this timeframe.
What is 24 hours?
Alongside the fire department, only these two roles are able to authorize re-entry of any building following an evacuation.
What are the Safety Manager (EHS) and Facilities Manager?
Useful for their cut-resistant protection and provided by Whelen, these graded safety gloves are vital for handling materials like sheet metal.
What are A6s?
The amount of space marked by tape for electrical generators.
What is 36 inches?