LEARNING OBJECTIVE 2

Control hazards and risks

Performance Standard

Signs and their location:

1. Danger Signs – are used only where immediate hazards exist. They are printed in red as the predominating color.

2. Caution Signs – are used to warn against potential hazards.

3. Exit Signs – are printed in legible red letters for exits.

4. Safety Instructions Signs- printed with green upper panel with white letter

5. Accidental Prevention Tags – are used as temporary means of warning to existing hazards, such as defection, tools and equipment.

6. Barricades – are used for protection of employees.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Foot Protection

Hand Protection

Hearing Protection

Respirators

 

Respirators are used for protection from contaminants in the air only if other hazard control methods are not practical or possible under the circumstances.