LADWP Safety Rules: Key Concepts for Employees
and Supervisors – Questions & Solutions
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Terms in this set (251)
What does the word 'shall' mean in the The word 'shall' indicates a mandatory requirement
LADWP Safety Rules? that must be followed.
Who do the LADWP Power System The LADWP Power System Safety Rules apply to all
Safety Rules apply to? employees working in the LADWP Power System.
What is the responsibility of an An employee in a supervisory role is responsible for
employee acting in a supervisory ensuring that safety rules are followed by their team.
capacity regarding safety rules?
What can happen if an employee Non-compliance with safety rules can lead to
does not comply with the safety accidents, injuries, disciplinary action, or termination.
rules?
When may a safety rule be modified A safety rule may be modified or suspended during
or suspended during an emergency? an emergency when immediate action is necessary to
protect life or prevent further injury.
Is poor planning a valid reason for No, poor planning is not a valid reason for violating a
violating a safety rule? Explain briefly. safety rule; safety rules must always be followed.
In what condition must temporary Temporary work must be left in a safe and orderly
work be left? condition.
What must be true about a work The work location must be assessed for hazards and
location before work is performed deemed safe before work begins.
there?
,What are employees expected to stay Employees are expected to stay alert for potential
alert for while working? hazards and unsafe conditions.
What must be kept free of Access to first aid kits, AEDs, and fire extinguishers
obstructions around first aid kits, must be kept free of obstructions.
AEDs, and fire extinguishers?
What type of meeting must be A tailgate safety meeting must be conducted before
conducted before work begins? work begins.
Who must be present at the tailgate All employees involved in the work must be present
safety meeting? at the tailgate safety meeting.
Name two things that should be Potential hazards of the job and safety procedures to
discussed during a tailgate safety mitigate those hazards should be discussed.
meeting.
What must be done with hazardous Hazardous locations must be identified and
locations before work begins? communicated to all employees before work begins.
What should happen if conditions Employees must stop work, reassess the situation,
change or new hazards arise during a and communicate the new hazards to the team.
job?
What emergency information should Emergency contact numbers, evacuation routes, and
be posted at the work location? procedures should be posted at the work location.
What should a new crew member be A new crew member should be shown the worksite
shown when joining a crew? layout, safety procedures, and emergency protocols.
Should an employee perform work No, employees should not perform work they are not
they are not physically, mentally, or qualified to do.
technically qualified to do?
What should an employee do if The employee should inform their supervisor and
assigned work they believe they are request reassignment.
not qualified to perform?
, What should an employee do if they The employee should stop work and report their
believe assigned work is unusually concerns to their supervisor immediately.
hazardous?
Before working near apparatus or The employee must understand the hazards
equipment, what must the employee associated with the apparatus or equipment.
understand?
Name the four main safety interests The four main safety interests are personal safety,
employees must consider when public safety, equipment preservation, and continuity
performing an assignment. of service.
Is horseplay allowed on the job? No, horseplay is strictly prohibited on the job.
What is the rule regarding alcohol or The use of alcohol or illicit drugs is prohibited during
illicit drug use during work or on work or on Department property.
Department property?
What should happen if an employee The employee should be sent home and may face
reports to work impaired by alcohol disciplinary action.
or drugs?
What should an employee do if The employee should inform their supervisor and
prescription or over-the-counter may need to refrain from working until cleared.
medication may impair their ability to
work safely?
What is the rule regarding firearms or Firearms or weapons are prohibited in Department
weapons in Department workplaces workplaces or vehicles.
or vehicles?
What should an employee do if they The employee should report the incident to their
witness or reasonably anticipate supervisor and follow established protocols.
workplace violence?
What kind of contaminated materials Employees should avoid touching contaminated
should employees avoid touching materials such as needles or biological waste without
without protection? proper protection.
and Supervisors – Questions & Solutions
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Terms in this set (251)
What does the word 'shall' mean in the The word 'shall' indicates a mandatory requirement
LADWP Safety Rules? that must be followed.
Who do the LADWP Power System The LADWP Power System Safety Rules apply to all
Safety Rules apply to? employees working in the LADWP Power System.
What is the responsibility of an An employee in a supervisory role is responsible for
employee acting in a supervisory ensuring that safety rules are followed by their team.
capacity regarding safety rules?
What can happen if an employee Non-compliance with safety rules can lead to
does not comply with the safety accidents, injuries, disciplinary action, or termination.
rules?
When may a safety rule be modified A safety rule may be modified or suspended during
or suspended during an emergency? an emergency when immediate action is necessary to
protect life or prevent further injury.
Is poor planning a valid reason for No, poor planning is not a valid reason for violating a
violating a safety rule? Explain briefly. safety rule; safety rules must always be followed.
In what condition must temporary Temporary work must be left in a safe and orderly
work be left? condition.
What must be true about a work The work location must be assessed for hazards and
location before work is performed deemed safe before work begins.
there?
,What are employees expected to stay Employees are expected to stay alert for potential
alert for while working? hazards and unsafe conditions.
What must be kept free of Access to first aid kits, AEDs, and fire extinguishers
obstructions around first aid kits, must be kept free of obstructions.
AEDs, and fire extinguishers?
What type of meeting must be A tailgate safety meeting must be conducted before
conducted before work begins? work begins.
Who must be present at the tailgate All employees involved in the work must be present
safety meeting? at the tailgate safety meeting.
Name two things that should be Potential hazards of the job and safety procedures to
discussed during a tailgate safety mitigate those hazards should be discussed.
meeting.
What must be done with hazardous Hazardous locations must be identified and
locations before work begins? communicated to all employees before work begins.
What should happen if conditions Employees must stop work, reassess the situation,
change or new hazards arise during a and communicate the new hazards to the team.
job?
What emergency information should Emergency contact numbers, evacuation routes, and
be posted at the work location? procedures should be posted at the work location.
What should a new crew member be A new crew member should be shown the worksite
shown when joining a crew? layout, safety procedures, and emergency protocols.
Should an employee perform work No, employees should not perform work they are not
they are not physically, mentally, or qualified to do.
technically qualified to do?
What should an employee do if The employee should inform their supervisor and
assigned work they believe they are request reassignment.
not qualified to perform?
, What should an employee do if they The employee should stop work and report their
believe assigned work is unusually concerns to their supervisor immediately.
hazardous?
Before working near apparatus or The employee must understand the hazards
equipment, what must the employee associated with the apparatus or equipment.
understand?
Name the four main safety interests The four main safety interests are personal safety,
employees must consider when public safety, equipment preservation, and continuity
performing an assignment. of service.
Is horseplay allowed on the job? No, horseplay is strictly prohibited on the job.
What is the rule regarding alcohol or The use of alcohol or illicit drugs is prohibited during
illicit drug use during work or on work or on Department property.
Department property?
What should happen if an employee The employee should be sent home and may face
reports to work impaired by alcohol disciplinary action.
or drugs?
What should an employee do if The employee should inform their supervisor and
prescription or over-the-counter may need to refrain from working until cleared.
medication may impair their ability to
work safely?
What is the rule regarding firearms or Firearms or weapons are prohibited in Department
weapons in Department workplaces workplaces or vehicles.
or vehicles?
What should an employee do if they The employee should report the incident to their
witness or reasonably anticipate supervisor and follow established protocols.
workplace violence?
What kind of contaminated materials Employees should avoid touching contaminated
should employees avoid touching materials such as needles or biological waste without
without protection? proper protection.
