UPS SWM Exam Correctly Solved Questions And Answers
1. When is a SWM New Employee
completed? Annual Certification
Job Change
After Every Injury
First day back regular duty
2. How is a SWM 1. SWM training process must be introduced and explained to the employee.
completed? 2. Observation, Explanation, Commentary, and Drill will occur three times through-
out the employee's shift.
3. SWM begins with the first round Observations. Mark any risk method observed
as an "N". Review any method not observed and mark as an "R". Any method
observed not marked as an exception will be marked as a "Y" at the end of the
observation period.
4. Provide the employee an Explanation of the at-risk SWM observed.
5. Provide the employee an Commentary by demonstrating the correct method(s)
that were marked with an "N" to the employee.
6. Drill - Follow with the employee to ensure understanding of the SWM performed
incorrectly by having the employee explain and demonstrate the correct methods.
7. After middle round of Observation, Explanation, Commentary and Drill have
been completed, the trainer will demonstrate how to complete the SWM Drill
Exercise (optional)
8. The employee will then conduct the SWM Drill Exercise for his or her specific job.
3. Job Set Up: Dress for the job
Preparation for Mentally ready
the workday pre- Physically ready
vents injuries. Work area ready
4. Lifting and Low- Know your power zone
ering: More often Eliminate or minimize end range motion
than not, a com- Slid, walk or roll heavy, less portable objects
bination of fac-
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tors places a per- Eight keys to lifting and lowering
son at risk for a Know your limits
back strain from
lifting or lower-
ing.
5. Slips and Falls: Five keys to preventing slips and falls
Maintain a stance Ascending and descending
that puts you in Safe walk paths
control.
6. Pushing and Know your power zone
Pulling: Think Secure footing and surface contact
power zone. Slide, walk, or roll heavy, less portable objects
Align your body Eliminate or minimize end-range motion
with the direction Know your limits
of movement. Preferred method is Push vs. Pull
7. Powered Equip- Yard Control
ment: Be aware Conveyors
of your surround- Safety as a pedestrian
ings. If it can
move, it will.
8. Plan for the un- Have a set routine
expected: If it can Use designated walk paths
happen it will. Place objects securely
Face your work
Ope doors cautiously
Dog bites
Know location of emergency equipment and shutotts
Know the emergency response plan
Maintain adequate egress
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1. When is a SWM New Employee
completed? Annual Certification
Job Change
After Every Injury
First day back regular duty
2. How is a SWM 1. SWM training process must be introduced and explained to the employee.
completed? 2. Observation, Explanation, Commentary, and Drill will occur three times through-
out the employee's shift.
3. SWM begins with the first round Observations. Mark any risk method observed
as an "N". Review any method not observed and mark as an "R". Any method
observed not marked as an exception will be marked as a "Y" at the end of the
observation period.
4. Provide the employee an Explanation of the at-risk SWM observed.
5. Provide the employee an Commentary by demonstrating the correct method(s)
that were marked with an "N" to the employee.
6. Drill - Follow with the employee to ensure understanding of the SWM performed
incorrectly by having the employee explain and demonstrate the correct methods.
7. After middle round of Observation, Explanation, Commentary and Drill have
been completed, the trainer will demonstrate how to complete the SWM Drill
Exercise (optional)
8. The employee will then conduct the SWM Drill Exercise for his or her specific job.
3. Job Set Up: Dress for the job
Preparation for Mentally ready
the workday pre- Physically ready
vents injuries. Work area ready
4. Lifting and Low- Know your power zone
ering: More often Eliminate or minimize end range motion
than not, a com- Slid, walk or roll heavy, less portable objects
bination of fac-
1/5
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tors places a per- Eight keys to lifting and lowering
son at risk for a Know your limits
back strain from
lifting or lower-
ing.
5. Slips and Falls: Five keys to preventing slips and falls
Maintain a stance Ascending and descending
that puts you in Safe walk paths
control.
6. Pushing and Know your power zone
Pulling: Think Secure footing and surface contact
power zone. Slide, walk, or roll heavy, less portable objects
Align your body Eliminate or minimize end-range motion
with the direction Know your limits
of movement. Preferred method is Push vs. Pull
7. Powered Equip- Yard Control
ment: Be aware Conveyors
of your surround- Safety as a pedestrian
ings. If it can
move, it will.
8. Plan for the un- Have a set routine
expected: If it can Use designated walk paths
happen it will. Place objects securely
Face your work
Ope doors cautiously
Dog bites
Know location of emergency equipment and shutotts
Know the emergency response plan
Maintain adequate egress
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