Workplace Safety
masks, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection
PPE
$17.20
adult minimum wage
paper copy of you
resume
practise questions, research the company, prepare a story
what to do before the interview
first thing the interviewer will see
cover letter
no experience recognizing hazards, unsure who to ask, unsire what to ask, don't know their rights
why young workers are often the ones getting hurt
44
maximum number of hours per week before overtime is paid
provides information about your work ethic
references
extra copy of your resume, pen, list of your prepared answers
what to bring to an interview
requests action and mentions an enclosed resume
third paragraph
This global system categorizes chemicals and products found in the workplace.
WHMIS
$16.20
student minimum wage
tells why you are applying for the job
objective
highlight these as all employers are looking for them
transferable skills
gives information on where you found out about the job and why you are applying
first paragraph
This document is a law that states responsibilities of everyone in the workplace.
Occupational Health and Saftey Act (OHSA)
the amount on your paycheque before deductions
gross pay
starts with an action verb and tells what you did at your last job
action statement
gum, phone, sloppy clothes
what not to bring to an interview
length of your cover letter
one page
This document lists all of the chemicals in a product used in the workplace, first aid information and is required to be in every workplace by the Ministry of Labour.
Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
paid per hour vs paid per year
wage vs salary
Team Member, Volunteer, Event Planner, Parent Helper, Farm Hand
job title
smile, shake hands, sit still, make eye contact
what to do during the interview
tells what you did at your last job and may focus on your transferable skills
second paragraph