Asking for Help
You run out of gloves and can't get back to work without a new pair. What should you do?
Go check the supply area where you get gloves.
Ask your supervisor for more gloves.
You cut your hand while using a utility knife. What should you do? Who do you ask for help?
Immediately ask for assistance to get first aide. Report it to your supervisor. Check to see if you need to go for medical assistance at an ER or Urgent care.
You called your co-worker lazy. You hurt their feelings. What should you do?
Apologize and stop gossiping.
You are at work and start to feel ill. What could you do? Who do you talk to?
Find your supervisor and let them know you are sick. If you are very ill, ask to go home so you do not make others sick.
You hear co-workers saying bad things about the boss.
Ignore them and keep to yourself.
Don't gossip with them.
You are having trouble with completing a task correctly.
-What should you do?
-What should you NOT do?
Ask you supervisor to help you figure out a way to do it correctly. Keep practicing until you get it!
Do NOT tell your supervisor that you cannot do it or complain.
You spill water on the floor. What should you do?
Get cleaning supplies
Wipe up the spill
Inform you supervisor.
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.
Inform the supervisor.
Co-workers are laughing when you walk by.
What are some reasons they might be laughing?
Ignore them or smile and say hi as you walk by. It may not be about you.
Laughing at a joke someone told.
Talking about a funny story.
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 aide if necessary.
Another co-worker wants you to go to lunch, but you know this co-worker tends to return to work 10 mins late each time. What should you do.
Express that you need to be able to return back to work on time. So, you wish to go somewhere that is fast and close by or eat lunch in the shop cafeteria.
You realized that you stacked up some boxes in the wrong order. What do you do.
Inform your boss and correct the mistake.
A co-worker wants you to give them a dollar for the vending machine.
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 or write down what they said if needed.
A toilet is clogged and overflowing. What do you do?
Report it to the supervisor 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.
Ask your supervisor if you can meet with them to discuss your concerns. Be polite and precise. Be willing to work on things you need to improve.
You are always running late for work. What should you do to improve this?
1. Set the Alarm.
2. Do as much prepping the night before: pack lunch, lay out clothes, take your shower.
3. Don't watch tv, play games on cell phone, computer, in the morning.
4. Don't make unnecessary phone calls/ texts
After you have been at work for an hour, you realize that you forgot to punch in.
Inform your supervisor and ask what you should do.
When you are at work, you see another person becoming upset and being aggressive. What should you do?
Report to your supervisor or ask another person to get the supervisor. The supervisor may need to called law enforcement.
You saw a co-worker steal an item from the work supplies. What should you do?
Quietly inform your supervisor. Stay out of the situation. Don't repeat it to other co-workers.
You need to leave early to go to an appointment.
Try your best to arrange it on a day off.
Try to inform your boss a few days in advance.
You miss your bus and are going to be late for work.
What do you do?
Who do you call and what do you say?
Call your supervisor and let them know you are going to be late.
Get ready quickly.
Find out when the next bus comes or ask someone to drive you.