General Safety Terms and Gear

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What does PPE stand for?

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Personal Protective Equipment

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What is a hazard?

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A danger or risk present in the workplace.

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What is a Risk Assessment?

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The process of identifying and analyzing hazards to determine the potential risk.

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What are Safety Regulations?

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Rules and guidelines designed to protect workers.

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What are Safety Procedures?

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Approved steps to ensure safety when performing tasks.

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What is an Emergency Exit?

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A safe way to leave a building in case of emergency.

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What does Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) refer to?

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A safety procedure to ensure machines are properly shut off.

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What is a Fire Extinguisher?

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A device used to put out small fires.

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What is a First Aid Kit?

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A set of tools and supplies to provide medical care in an emergency.

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What is Spill Containment?

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Methods used to control or clean up spills of hazardous materials.