Amazon Area Manager Assessment Safety & Incident Management Flashcards
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Under OSHA regulations, what is an employer's general duty regarding workplace safety?
Answer: To furnish a workplace free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm
The OSHA General Duty Clause requires employers to maintain a workplace free from serious recognized hazards.
What is the correct first step when an associate is injured on the job at an Amazon fulfillment center?
Answer: Ensure the associate receives immediate medical attention
Associate safety always takes priority — medical attention must come before documentation or investigation.
A 'near miss' in warehouse safety terminology refers to:
Answer: An unplanned event that did not result in injury but had the potential to do so
Near misses are unplanned events that narrowly avoided harm and must be reported and investigated to prevent future incidents.
What does OSHA's lockout/tagout (LOTO) standard require?
Answer: Energy sources must be isolated and locked before employees perform maintenance or service on equipment
LOTO procedures prevent equipment from being accidentally energized while workers are servicing it, preventing serious injury.
Which leading indicator is most useful for predicting future safety incidents at a fulfillment center?
Answer: Number of near-miss reports and safety observations submitted
Near-miss reports and safety observations are leading indicators that reveal hazards before injuries occur, unlike lagging indicators like TRIR.
What is the purpose of a 'safety gemba walk' conducted by an Area Manager?
Answer: A planned observation of work conditions and associate behaviors to identify and correct safety hazards in real time
Safety gemba walks allow managers to directly observe the work environment and associate behaviors to proactively identify and address hazards.