Wastewater Safety Flashcards
What is practicing safety?
Using your knowledge and skill to avoid injury and damage and to protect yourself and others from harm.
Who has the most to gain from a safe workplace?
Operators.
The three categories hazards can be grouped into are:
Accidents, Exposures, and Work Environment Conditions.
What is the operator’s responsibility when filling out incident report forms?
Correctly fill out each form, giving complete details.
The three ways to protect operators from hazards are:
Engineering controls, Work practice controls, and PPE.
Safety equipment may deteriorate due to:
Heat,Time, and Environmental factors.
Where should self-contained breathing apparatus be stored?
In an unlocked cabinet with a controlled environment.
Name three types of Personal Protective Equipment:
Hard hats, work safe boots, and Protective Eyewear (safety goggles/glasses)
When is wearing gloves dangerous?
When working around revolving machinery.
Noise control measures include:
Source control, Path control, and Receiver control.
When should operators start their safety training?
First day of work at a facility.
