Workplace Safety Protocols Flashcards
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What does 'housekeeping' refer to in a workplace safety context?
Answer: Keeping the work area clean and free of hazards
Good housekeeping means an orderly, hazard-free work area that prevents accidents.
When carrying mail in slippery winter conditions, a carrier should:
Answer: Take shorter steps and watch footing
Short, deliberate steps with attention to footing reduce slip-and-fall risk on ice.
A near-miss incident (no injury occurred) should be:
Answer: Reported so the hazard can be corrected
Reporting near-misses lets management fix hazards before they cause real injuries.
What is the main risk of wearing earbuds while delivering mail near traffic?
Answer: Reduced awareness of approaching vehicles
Earbuds block sounds of traffic, reducing the awareness needed to avoid vehicles.
Material Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are used to:
Answer: Provide hazard and handling information for chemicals
SDS documents explain the hazards, handling, and first aid for workplace chemicals.
When approaching a dog on a delivery route, the carrier should:
Answer: Stay alert, keep distance, and not provoke the animal
Staying calm, keeping distance, and not provoking the dog reduces the risk of a bite.
The best way to avoid dehydration and heat illness on a summer route is to:
Answer: Drink water regularly and take breaks in shade
Frequent hydration and shaded breaks prevent heat exhaustion and heat stroke.