Asking for assistance
You run out of gloves and can't get back to work without a new pair. What should you do?
Ask your supervisor for more gloves.
You cut your hand while using a kitchen knife. What should you do?
Immediately ask for assistance to get first aid.
Report it to your supervisor and a code will be announced for more assistance.
You called your co-worker lazy. You hurt their feelings. What should you do?
Apologize and stop gossiping about others. Everyone works differently and it's not right to talk about them.
What do you do when you are going to be late for work?
Call your supervisor to inform them and try not to be late again.
You hear co-workers talking about the boss.
Ignore them and keep it to yourself. Don't gossip with them.
You are having trouble with completing a task correctly. What should you do?
Ask you supervisor to help you figure out a way to do it correctly. It may just take some practice.
You spill water on the floor.
What should you do?
Wipe up the spill with appropriate supplies and inform EH Staff.
Maintenance will set out a wet floor sign.
A co-worker asked you to go to a movie together. What should you do?
Say yes if you wish to go.
However, make the plans after work hours.
After being at work for an hour, you remember that you did not clock in.
Let your supervisor know, but work on remembering moving forward.
Co-workers are laughing when you walk by.
Ignore them. It may not be about you.
You have forgotten your work schedule for the week.
What should you do?
Call you supervisor to get your schedule.
Go into the workplace and get your schedule.
You jam your finger while stacking boxes.
What should you do?
Inform your supervisor.
Have your injury evaluated for need of emergency care. Apply first aid if necessary.
Another co-worker wants to sit with you at lunch, but the lunch table is already full with 4 people.
What should you do?
Apologize and let them know you will sit with them the next day.
Remove yourself from the table and find another table to open to sit with them.
You realized that you stacked up some boxes in the wrong order. What do you do?
Remember, things happen but make sure to inform your supervisor and correct the mistake.
A co-worker wants you to give them a dollar for the break/lunch.
Politely tell them you can't give them the money. Remind them of the work policy.
Your supervisor gives you directions in a hurry and you aren't sure what she asked you to do. What should you do?
Politely ask your supervisor to repeat the instructions.
You could ask for written instructions if needed.
A toilet is clogged and overflowing?
What should you do?
Report it to EH Supervisor/Counselor so they can call the janitor. Avoid that toilet area until it is fixed.
A co-worker is being flirty with you and you don't like it. What should you do?
Discuss with this person why you don't think it is appropriate and you wish for the person to stop.
If the person doesn't stop, report it to your supervisor.
You are unhappy with the work evaluation you received.
What should you do?
Ask your supervisor if you can meet to discuss your concerns.
Be polite and precise.
Be willing to work on improving yourself.
You are in a bad mood today, and your friend wants to talk to you, but you do not want to talk.
What do you say?
"I'm sorry, but I don't feel like talking today."
"I don't want to talk right now. Can we talk later?"
After you have been at work for an hour, you realize that you forgot to punch in.
Inform your supervisor.
Another person is becoming upset and aggressive. What should you do?
Report to EH Staff immediately and remove yourself from the location.
You saw a co-worker steal an item from the reject boxes.
What should you do?
Quietly inform your supervisor/counselor. Stay out of the situation and don't repeat it to other co-workers.
You need to leave early to go to an appointment.
What should you do?
Try your best to arrange it on a day off.
Let your counselor know a few days in advance.
You feel like you might be getting a cold and aren't feeling your best.
What should you do?
Wear a mask
Wash hands frequently
Don't come to work sick
If you came to work, let counselor know (potentially get sent home)