Workplace Safety Procedures Flashcards
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What is the hierarchy of controls in workplace safety?
Answer: A prioritized system: elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE
The hierarchy ranks hazard control methods from most effective (elimination) to least effective (PPE).
What is a confined space and why does it require special safety procedures?
Answer: An area not designed for continuous occupancy with limited entry/exit and potential for hazardous atmospheres
A confined space is large enough to enter but not designed for continuous occupancy, with limited entry/exit and potential for hazardous atmospheres or other serious hazards.
What does the term 'near miss' mean in workplace safety?
Answer: An unplanned event that did not result in injury but had the potential to do so
A near miss is an unplanned event that did not result in injury or damage but had the potential to do so.
What type of fire extinguisher should be used on an electrical fire?
Answer: Class C (CO2 or dry chemical rated for electrical fires)
Class C fire extinguishers use non-conductive extinguishing agents that will not electrocute the operator.
Why is proper housekeeping important for workplace safety?
Answer: Poor housekeeping creates slip, trip, and fall hazards and can contribute to fires and chemical exposures
Proper housekeeping prevents slip, trip, and fall hazards (the most common workplace injury), reduces fire risks, and maintains clear emergency exits.
What is the purpose of a safety committee in the workplace?
Answer: To promote safety awareness, identify hazards, review incidents, and recommend improvements
A safety committee brings together management and employee representatives to collaboratively promote safety and recommend improvements.