Emergency
What is an emergency?
Unplanned event that is a threat to people, the economy or a natural disaster that changes our way of life.
When you arrive at work you see that the mats that are usually in front of the fryer are gone. What should you do to prevent a hazard?
Ask your boss where they went, if they need to be cleaned and if you can help get them back to where they belong.
What is your largest expense on your budget?
Rent or mortgage
What does it mean to have Grit?
Courage, Bravery, Strength of character, moral fiber, fortitude, toughness
When you arrive at work there is a cord that is laying across a high traffic area. What should you do?
Report it
Ask your boss how you can help remove the hazard or remediate it
You work in a child care facility. What might be an emergency at your work place?
Gas leak
Unsafe person on the property
Co-worker or child having a medical episode like seizure, heart attack ,stroke
When you go to get the mop at work you see a new brand of cleaners that were purchased. Instead of a bottle that you mix with water, the cleaning bottles are fastened to the wall and the water hose. How should you proceed.
Ask your boss or manager to train you how to use the new system.
10% of your take home pay should go to what category?
Savings
How can you learn to have Grit
Our mentality about difficult tasks plays an important role in how we approach or deal with them.
Positive self talk
Choose to work hard, persevere
Do not give up
The shop where you work is very loud because heavy machinery makes a lot of noise. You left your ear protection at home. What should you do so you don't get hurt?
Ask your boss if there is another pair you can borrow for the day.
Keep the safety stuff at work or in your vehicle
Place a reminder on your phone to bring these items to work daily
What is required to be by the exit of every door in your workplace that gives important information about what to do if there is a fire.
Evacuation map/procedure
You work in a fast food restaurant. You and your co-workers begin to feel a little light headed and the air smells funny. What kind of hazard might this be and what should you do?
Gas leak
Talk to your boss and evacuate the building.
Your boss will call the gas company and might ask you to dial 911 to get EMTs on site to get everyone medical attention.
Your savings account can help in case of an ________
Emergency
Explain the phrase Love changes Lives
Giving and receiving love has the ability to make someone's day.
Giving someone love can show then you believe in them.
If someone shows that they love you it increases your ability to love yourself.
You are a landscaper that is working outside and it is supposed to be 95 degrees. How should your dress and what should you bring with you to keep yourself safe?
Hat, longsleeve thin shirt, pants to protect yourself from sunburn
Lots of water to keep yourself hydrated
What is an example of how we prepare for an emergency in the workplace?
Fire drill
Safety training
Worst Case scenario brainstorming
When you arrive at work you can sense that everyone is on edge. You find out that one of your co-workers mixed bleach & ammonia while cleaning and your boss got really mad. Knowing that this had to be stressful to everyone, how should you go about your day?
Have a positive attitude
Ask your manager where you could be the most help
Come alongside your co-workers and be encouraging so that the atmosphere changes from negative to positive.
If you live in an apartment what utilities are included in your rent?
Water, sewer, garbage
When it comes to finishing strong, You'll never change your life until you change what you do ________
Daily
Your boss has asked you to clean out the fryers at work but the grease is still at 80 degrees. He wants it done NOW. How should you respond?
Respectfully, let him know that the temperature of the grease is still too hot to handle but that you would be happy to do this task once the grease cools down.
What is an Emergency Action plan
This is a plan that delegates different responsibilities to each employee in the event of a emergency
When you are about to get ready to leave for work you go out to your car and it is leaking some kind of fluid. How should you respond? Should you drive to work anyway or is that a safety hazard?
No, you should find another way to get to work. Breaking down on the side of the road is not only a safety hazard but will also make you late for work. Call a parent, sibling or friend for a ride and do not drive your car until a mechanic looks at it.
What kind of insurance do you need to purchase if you live in an apartment that will cover your loss in case of a fire or flood?
Renters insurance
If you want to finish strong, the secret to your success if found in your _________ _________.
Daily routine
Your co-worker tells you that she is feeling a little feverish but has to be at work to pay her bills. You know that her sickness can put everyone that works there as well as your customers at risk of getting sick. What should you do?
Tell your friend that she is putting everyone else at risk by coming to work sick. That if she does not tell the boss you will have to do this to keep everyone safe.