Personal Safety
What should you always wear when cleaning up a spill?
Gloves
What should you do if a piece of equipment isn’t working right?
Stop using it and tell your supervisor.
What should you do if you hear the fire alarm?
Stop what you’re doing and leave the building calmly.
What should you do if someone is being unsafe?
Tell your supervisor.
Why is it important to clean up after yourself at work?
To keep the area safe and neat.
You find water on the floor in the hallway. What should you do?
Tell a supervisor or get a wet floor sign.
You notice the floor near the freezer is slippery. What should you do?
Put up a wet floor sign and tell someone.
Where should you go during a fire drill?
To the class’s meeting spot outside.
Why is it important to follow directions from your supervisor?
They help keep everyone safe.
What should you do with trash after a job?
Throw it away in the garbage can.
Why is it important to wear closed-toe shoes at work?
To protect your feet from spills or heavy items.
Why should you never run in the workplace?
You could trip or bump into someone.
Why shouldn’t you block fire exits or doors?
People need to get out quickly in an emergency.
How can you show teamwork when doing a job?
Help others and share tasks safely.
Why is it unsafe to leave cords or boxes in walkways?
Someone could trip and fall.
If you get a small cut at work, what should you do first?
Tell your supervisor and wash the area.
When lifting a heavy box, where should you bend?
Bend at your knees, not your back.
What should you do if you smell smoke?
Tell an adult or supervisor right away.
Your coworker is upset and yelling. What should you do?
Stay calm and get a supervisor.
You notice a strange smell from the trash can. What should you do?
Tell your supervisor or take it out.
Why is stretching before lifting boxes important?
It helps prevent injuries.
You see someone standing on a chair to reach something high. What is a safer option?
Use a step stool or ask for help.
Why should you know where the exits are in your workplace?
So you can leave safely in an emergency.
Why should you never play around with tools or equipment?
It can cause accidents or injuries.
Why should cleaning supplies be kept in their proper spot?
So they don’t get mixed up or spilled.