/0103 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. BLR’s Safety Training Presentations Good Housekeeping 29 CFR (a)

/0103 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Goals Slips, Trips, and Falls Housekeeping Impacts Your Job Quiz

/0103 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Injuries from Slips, Trips, and Falls Back or spine injury Muscle strain or sprain Torn ligaments Broken bones Death

/0103 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Prevent Slips Clean up water, oil, or other liquid spills Repair liquid leaks immediately Pick up plastic and other slippery objects Sweep up slippery dust or debris Wear slip-resistant shoes

/0103 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Prevent Trips Clean up straps and bands Put away electrical cords and air hoses Do not stack boxes in hallways Keep file drawers closed Put away tools

/0103 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Prevent Falls Replace fall protection chains or barriers Do not allow objects to be placed on stairs Keep fall-protection harnesses in their proper place Keep ladders and stairs free of grease or oil

/0103 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Goals Slips, Trips, and Falls Housekeeping Impacts Your Job Quiz

/0103 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Good Housekeeping Habits Evaluate your workspace Remove hazards before starting work Turn equipment off after using it Put away tools and equipment throughout the day Do not ignore a safety hazard

/0103 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Fire Prevention Store flammable and combustible liquids in proper containers Keep reactive chemicals separated Prevent the accumulation of combustibles Keep combustibles away from electrical equipment and hot machinery

/0103 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Exits and Fire Equipment Routes of evacuation are kept clear Exit doors can be opened and not blocked on the other side Fire extinguishers are accessible Electrical panels can be opened

/0103 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Chemical Safety Make sure containers are properly labeled Wear protective clothing Inspect containers for signs of damage or leaks Follow safe storage and handling procedures Clean up spills

/0103 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Machine Operating Safety Inspect the machine before use Clear the area of any slip or trip hazards Make sure all guards are installed Follow lockout/tagout procedures Clean the machine and put away all tools

/0103 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Electrical Safety Keep heaters and furnaces clear Inspect electrical cords before use Do not overload electrical outlets Keep combustibles away from electrical equipment Keep electrical equipment clean

/0103 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Prevent Cuts, Bumps, and Scrapes Don’t leave sharp edges sticking out Clean up broken glass immediately Pad head hazards Properly store/discard blades

/0103 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Safe Lifting Clear the route of travel Get a good grip on the object Make sure you can see over the object Maintain your back posture and lift with your legs

/0103 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. PPE Housekeeping Inspect your PPE before each use Clean PPE regularly Store PPE properly Replace PPE when necessary

/0103 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Personal Good Housekeeping Eat well and exercise regularly Get adequate sleep Take time to relax Never work or drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs

/0103 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Goals Slips, Trips, and Falls Housekeeping Impacts Your Job Quiz

/0103 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Summary Clean up spills and remove trip hazards Keep exits and emergency equipment clear Inspect your machine and workspace Take good care of your PPE Clean up as you go

/0103 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Quiz 1.Name a common injury that results from a slip, trip, or fall: ____________________________________ 2.Objects should never be placed on stairs. True or False 3.Name one specific way that you can prevent a trip hazard at your company: ________________ 4.Prior to operating a machine, what should be done? __________________________________ 5.Flammable liquids should be transferred in open top buckets. True or False

/0103 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Quiz (cont.) 6.Describe a specific slip hazard at your company: _________________________________________ 7.Name one aspect of PPE housekeeping: _________________________________________ 8.Broken glass should be picked up immediately. True or False 9.Reactive chemicals should not be stored together. True or False 10.Before lifting and carrying an object, what should you do: ___________________________________

/0103 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Quiz Answers 1.Back or spine injury, muscle strain, pulled ligament, broken bones. 2.True. 3.Clean up straps, put away electrical cords and air hoses, put away tools, keep boxes out of hallways, close file drawers. 4.Inspect the machine and the work area for hazards. 5.False. Flammable liquids should be transferred only in closed, approved flammable liquids containers.

/0103 Copyright © 2001 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Quiz Answers (cont.) 6.Water on break room floor, water on shipping docks when it rains, oil from forklift. 7.Inspect PPE, clean it regularly, store it properly, and replace when necessary. 8.False. Broken glass should not be picked up (unless you are wearing protective gloves). 9.True. 10.Make sure the path or route is clear.