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What is the main reason for accidents in the workplace?
Where should the mop bucket be stored?
What is the purpose of the 'WET FLOOR' sign?
How often should emergency lighting be checked?
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Who performs annual inspections of fire extinguishers?
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Why are extension cords only allowed for short-term use?
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What is required to be checked monthly for charge, pin in place, and securely attached?
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Where should garbages and recyclables NOT be temporarily stored until the end of the shift?
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What is required for the receiving area at Truro Vet Hospital?
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Where should the food cart be stored?
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What type of sign should be placed in a prominent location when the floor is wet in the Reception area?
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How often should emergency lighting be checked by an employee?
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Who performs the annual inspections of fire extinguishers?
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What must be turned on when going up or down stairs at Truro Vet Hospital?
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Where should food orders received be stored?
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Study Notes
Building Safety: Prevention
- Forgotten items in high-traffic areas can cause accidents, but these can be prevented by following rules and using common sense.
Preventing Slip and Fall Hazards
- When the floor is wet in the Reception area, place a 'WET FLOOR' sign in a prominent location.
- Ensure floor signs are visible to prevent accidents.
Preventing Trip and Fall Hazards
- Keep hallways and doorways clear of clutter to prevent tripping.
- Garbages/Recyclables cannot be stored temporarily in hallways until the end of the shift.
- Mop buckets must be stored in the Janitor's Cubby and only pulled out for cleanups.
- Food carts should be stored in the Food Room, not in front of Electrical or Oxygen Closets.
- Receiving areas need to be kept clear with full access to Electrical and Oxygen Closets.
- Food orders received must be stored in the orange floor area.
- Lights must be turned on when going up or down stairs.
Preventing Fire Hazards
- Electric wall heaters need to be kept open and free of items in front of them.
- Fire extinguishers must be checked monthly for charge, pin in place, and securely attached by an employee.
- Inspection tags must be completed after fire extinguisher checks.
- Annual inspections of fire extinguishers are performed by certified inspectors (e.g. Don Brenton's).
- Extension cords are only allowed for short-term use.
Building Safety: Prevention
- Forgotten items in high-traffic areas can cause accidents, but these can be prevented by following rules and using common sense.
Preventing Slip and Fall Hazards
- When the floor is wet in the Reception area, place a 'WET FLOOR' sign in a prominent location.
- Ensure floor signs are visible to prevent accidents.
Preventing Trip and Fall Hazards
- Keep hallways and doorways clear of clutter to prevent tripping.
- Garbages/Recyclables cannot be stored temporarily in hallways until the end of the shift.
- Mop buckets must be stored in the Janitor's Cubby and only pulled out for cleanups.
- Food carts should be stored in the Food Room, not in front of Electrical or Oxygen Closets.
- Receiving areas need to be kept clear with full access to Electrical and Oxygen Closets.
- Food orders received must be stored in the orange floor area.
- Lights must be turned on when going up or down stairs.
Preventing Fire Hazards
- Electric wall heaters need to be kept open and free of items in front of them.
- Fire extinguishers must be checked monthly for charge, pin in place, and securely attached by an employee.
- Inspection tags must be completed after fire extinguisher checks.
- Annual inspections of fire extinguishers are performed by certified inspectors (e.g. Don Brenton's).
- Extension cords are only allowed for short-term use.
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Learn how to prevent accidents and create a safe workplace at the Truro Vet Hospital by following simple rules and using common sense.
