VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Dock board. Answer: A board or plate used to bridge the gap
between a dock and trailer opening that allows people or equipment.
◉ Ergonomics. Answer: Approach to job design that focuses on the
interactions between human operator and such traditional
environmental elements as atmospheric contaminants, heat light,
sound, and all tools and equipment.
◉ Material handling. Answer: The movement of items from one
point to another inside a facility or between facilities.
◉ Near miss. Answer: A safety incident in which an accident does
not occur, but came close to occurring.
◉ External audit. Answer: An audit conducted by a third party
(another company or department).
◉ Free and Secure Trade (FAST). Answer: An agreement between
the United States, Canada and Mexico which aims to speed transport
of goods between countries while ensuring safety and security of the
general population.
, ◉ Order processing. Answer: The activity required to
administratively process a customer's order and make it ready for
shipment or production.
◉ Grounding. Answer: Connecting electrical equipment and wiring
systems to the earth with a wire or other conductor to reduce the risk
of serious electrical shock
◉ Packaging. Answer: Materials surrounding an item to protect it
from damage during transportation. The type of packaging influences
the danger of such damage.
◉ Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Answer: Equipment worn
by workers to protect them from harm, including steel toed boots,
gloves, goggles, ear plugs, etc.
◉ Hazardous material (hazmat). Answer: Any substance or material
capable of posing and unreasonable treat to the health and/or safety of
the general population.
◉ Preventive maintenance:. Answer: The activities, including
adjustments, replacements, and basic cleanliness, that forestall
machine breakdowns. The purpose is to ensure that production quality
is maintained and that delivery schedules are met. In addition, a
machine that is well cared
for will last longer and cause fewer problems.