Workplace Safety Protocols Flashcards
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When using a hand truck loaded with parcels on a ramp, you should:
Answer: Keep the load on the downhill side and maintain control
Keeping the load downhill and controlled prevents runaway hand trucks and tip-overs.
What should you do first if you smell smoke or gas in the facility?
Answer: Alert others and follow emergency evacuation procedures
Alerting others and evacuating per procedure protects everyone from fire or fumes.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) for handling a leaking suspicious package would include:
Answer: Gloves and avoiding direct contact while reporting it
Gloves plus reporting and isolation protect you from unknown hazardous contents.
How often should safety hazards observed on the workroom floor be reported?
Answer: As soon as they are noticed
Immediate reporting allows hazards to be corrected before someone is hurt.
When stacking mail trays or tubs, the safest practice is to:
Answer: Avoid stacking higher than recommended and keep stacks stable
Stable, height-limited stacks with heavy items on the bottom prevent collapses.
A spotter directing a backing vehicle should stand:
Answer: Where the driver can see them and out of the vehicle's path
The spotter must remain visible to the driver and clear of the vehicle's path.
The correct response to a minor cut on the job is to:
Answer: Clean it, apply first aid, and report the injury
Even minor injuries are treated and reported so records are accurate and care is given.