What Stinks? - H2S
H2S has this density characteristic when compared with air
What is heavier than air?
The US National Safety Council reported that this many out of 4 car accidents in the US is caused by texting and driving
What is one of four car accidents?
This type of distraction can contribute to injuries
What is…
> work environment
> noise
> clutter
> mental state
> emotional state
This value should be used as a guide when engaging in political discussions in the work place
What is…
> Value the contributions of others
> Take the time to understand the perspective of others
> Embrace diversity and inclusion
> Treat everyone with unflailing dignity
This type of unconscious bias leads us to favour people who are like ourselves
What is Affinity bias?
These are three (x3) characteristics of hydrogensulfide gas
What is colourless, flammable, rotten egg smell, denser than air, extremely hazardous to human health
This should be done when observing another driver on the road using a cell phone
When do you maintain a safe distance from them and practise defensive driving techniques?
This type of factor results from repetitive tasks or duties and can lead to not following normal work procedures or safe work practices
What is complacency?
This is a potentially negative affect on workers when discussing politics at work
When do workers feel…
> Stressed and negative
> Less productive
> their work is a lower quality
This type of unconscious bias leads us to perceive one great thing about a person and we let the glow of that one thing affect our opinions of everything else about the person
What is Halo Effect?
This is a health hazard associated with H2S exposure
What is …
> a chemical asphyxiant that interferes with oxygen utilization and the cental nervous system
> an irritant of eyes, nose, and throat at low concentrations
> a cause of dizziness, nausea, and vomiting at moderate exposure
> a rapid loss of consciuosness, coma, and death occurring at high exposure levels
These two techniques can be used to mitigate the temptation to use your cell phone while driving.
What are …
> turning your cell phone off
> put cell phone down and away out of reach
> put phone into Airplane mode
> pulling over to a safe area before calling or texting
This type of factor is a major issue in some workplaces and leads to many hazards and some common injuries such as slips, trips, falls, lacerations, sprains, and strains
What is poor housekeeping?
This is a potentially negative affect on work relationships when discussing politics at work
When do work relationships suffer…
> More arguments and increased hostility
> More negative views of coworkers
> Avoidance of coworkers due to political views
> Men more than women experience negative consequences
> Younger workers affected more than older workers
This type of unconscious bias leads us to a tendency to search for, interpret, focus on, and remember information in a way that confirms one's preconceptions
What is Confirmation bias?
Concentrations of H2S this low in ppm can start to cause health issues
What is 2 to 5 ppm of H2S?
It takes this many seconds of texting when travelling at 100 kph to travel the distance of a football field
How long is 5 seconds?
This type of factor is most prevelent when there is a sense of urgency and can lead to incorrect equipment, tools, materials, personnel, and training for the work
What is poor pre-planning?
This is a stress management tip when encountering political discussion at work
What is…
> Step away from the political discussion
> letting coworkers know you are uncomfortable discussing politics
> Removing yourself if discussion gets too heated
> Taking a break from Twitter, etc.
> Taking a break from politically charged television messaging and shows
This type of unconscious bias occurs when you generalize one negative aspect of a person to all areas of their performance
What is Horn Effect?
Concentrations greater than this of H2S in ppm is considered immediately dangerous to life and health
What is a concentration of 100 ppm of H2S
According to the US National Safety Council, nearly 330,000 injuries occur each year from vehicle accidents caused by this
What is texting while driving?
This major unsafe act is a typical response to many of the factors contributing to workplace injuries
What is taking shortcuts and not following approved safe work procedures?
Your company encourages your participation in this type of political activity
What is …
> involvement in issues important to you and your community
> involvement in political parties, elections, candidates, and issues
> exercising your right to vote in local, state/provincial, and federal elections
This step can be taken to counter unconscious bias
What is …
> taking an Implicit Association Test to learn your unconscious biasx
> slowing down your thinking and ask yourself if a bias may be influencing decisions
> Challenging assumptions you and others make
> building practices into your decision making process to counter unconscious bias