OHSA: Inspecting Your Work Area
Steve is a trained and certified forklift operator. He has been told to move hazardous materials from one end of the warehouse to the other. What should he check for before he begins handling these materials?
-Aisles are clear and wide enough to pass through -The PPE needed to transfer the materials has been provided
Which of the following items should be on your checklist when you are inspecting machinery that you will operate in your work area?
-All machine guards are in use are functioning properly -Emergency stop buttons are prominently displayed in red -Employees are trained on correct machine operation
Which of the following should be on your inspection checklist when inspecting walkways in your workplace?
-Are aisle ways properly and permanently marked? -Are aisle ways cleared and wide enough to allow safe travel with forklifts? -Are areas of the aisle being work on properly cordoned off?
Best practices for hazard communication include which of the following?
-Employees know where Safety Data Sheets are located -There an SDS for each hazardous substance on site -Workers know how to read SDSs and container labels
A written or mental checklist is useful when inspecting your workplace for hazards. Which of the following areas should be covered in the checklist in order to keep the workplace safe?
-General Work Environment -Personal Protective Equipment -Hazard Communications -Material Handling
When inspecting your work environment your inspection checklist might include which of the following?
-Is the work area lighted properly? -Are eyewash stations and showers easily accessible and working properly? -Is the worksite clean and uncluttered?
Your job today requires you to wear PPE. before you put on or approach your work area, what questions should you ask yourself as part of a written or mental checklist to avoid possible hazards?
-Is the worksite clean and uncluttered? -Do I have the appropriate head, ear, and foot protection? -Have I received training on the respirators being used?
When is it the best time to do a quick inspection of your work area in an effort to identify potential hazards?
Before you begin your work
Drag and drop the items on the right into the correct category
PPE Checklist: -Is hearing protection required? -Is the proper foot protection being worn? -Are respirators needed? Walkways Checklist: -Are mats being used in slippery surfaces? -have all spills been cleaned up? Operating Machinery Checklist: -Are emergency stop buttons prominently displayed in red? Material Handling Checklist: -Have employees read the SDS for the substances they are handling? -Are incompatible substances segregated?
