PPE
Personal protective equipment.
Public flashcard set
Construction Site Safety
Safety terms every worker should know.
construction safety
Flashcards
Hard hat
Helmet protecting the head from impact.
Hi-vis vest
High-visibility clothing for being seen.
Harness
Fall-protection body wear with lanyard.
Guardrail
Barrier preventing falls from edges.
Lockout/tagout
Procedure isolating energy before maintenance.
MSDS / SDS
Safety data sheet for hazardous materials.
Near miss
Incident that could have caused harm but didn't.
Hazard
Potential source of harm.
Risk assessment
Process of identifying and evaluating risks.
Fire extinguisher
Device for putting out small fires.
First aider
Person trained to give initial care.
Exclusion zone
Area restricted due to danger.
Toolbox talk
Short on-site safety briefing.