Workplace Safety and Accident Prevention Quiz

Accident at ABC Shipping Co.

• An accident occurred on February 3, 2019, at 2 p.m. at ABC Shipping Co. located in 13th Avenue, Applewood.
• John Keegan, a warehouse worker, slipped and fell while carrying a heavy inventory of 85 lbs.
• The root cause of the accident is believed to be the unavailability of a hand truck or pallet jack.

Factors Contributing to the Accident

• John attempted to carry the load himself instead of waiting for assistance.
• John's personal protective equipment (PPE), specifically his boots, were worn in certain places, contributing to the accident.

Response to the Accident

• Colleagues rushed to assist John, and the supervisor, Kathy Pickens, called 911 suspecting a fracture.
• John reported feeling dizzy when he lost his balance and tripped over his own feet.
• Two co-workers noticed John was struggling before the fall but did not intervene, feeling it would be rude to "call him out".

Consequences and Follow-up

• John was taken to a nearby hospital, where a fracture to his wrist was confirmed.
• John will be out of work for several weeks.
• The supervisor, Kathy Pickens, is working with the safety officer, Chris Darnell, to assess the condition of the floor, hand trucks, pallet jacks, and company-provided boots over two years old.

Test your knowledge of workplace safety and accident prevention with this quiz. Explore the factors that may have contributed to the warehouse worker's slip and fall incident, including the importance of using proper equipment and assessing one's physical condition. Gain insights into how to mitigate such risks in the workplace.