Find The Hazard
Find The Hazard
correct answer er. Check the correct answer. 1. The law says your employer must give you training about health and safety hazards on
your job. True False Dont know
2. The law sets limits on how late you may work on a school night if you are under 16.
True False Dont know
3. If you are 16 years old, you are allowed to drive a car on public streets as part of your job.
True False Dont know
4. If youre injured on the job, your employer must pay for your medical care.
True False Dont know
5. How many teens get seriously injured on the job in the U.S.?
One per day One per hour One every 10 minutes Dont know
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2. What information might you be able to get at the workplace? Where would you get it?
3. Pick three possible sources outside the workplace where you could get information. These must include at least one government agency, and at least one organization or agency that is not part of the government. You can search the internet, or request information by phone. A few suggested resources are listed in part B of this handout. However, you do not need to limit yourself to these. Each team member can get information from a different source, or you can work together. Use these sources to answer the following questions. Short-term health effects. How could this hazard affect your body right away?
Information
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Solutions. What are some possible ways to reduce or eliminate workers exposure to this hazard? Information Source
4. What was the most important information you learned, and why was it important?
5. Which information source did your team find most useful, and why?
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Page 4 Labor Occupational Health Program (LOHP), University of California, Berkeley Trains workers, unions, joint labor-management committees, and others on health and safety. Sells publications and videos. Offers assistance and referrals on young workers, workplace violence, hazardous waste, ergonomics, and more. www.lohp.org (510) 642-5507 NYCOSH (New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health) Website has internet links and resources on health and safety by industry and topic, as well as basic information on health and safety rights on the job. www.nycosh.org/ Vermont SIRI (Safety Information Resources Inc.) Website contains links to many health and safety resources. Specializes in Material Safety Data Sheets. www.siri.org
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C. Scenarios
Scenario A: Big Box Foods Kevin works in a warehouse. Hes seventeen years old. One day, when he was loading 40pound boxes onto a wooden pallet, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his lower back. He had to stay out of work for a week to recover, and his back still hurts sometimes. He is worried about re-injuring his back, and tries to be careful, but he wants to find out more about safe lifting and other ways to prevent back injuries. Scenario B: Brians Computer Station Brian has been working for six months as an administrative assistant in a large office. He is the newest employee in the office, and seems to have all the hand-me-down equipment. His keyboard and mouse sit right on his desktop, along with his computer monitor. The lever to adjust the height of his chair doesnt work any more. He works at his computer most of the day. He knows at least one person in the office who wears braces on her wrists because they are tender and painful, and who can no longer do a lot of things at home because her grip is so weak. Brian doesnt want to develop any problems like that, and wants to find out what he can do. Scenario C: Dangerous Paint Stripper Jessica has a summer job working for the city parks program. She has been using a cleaner called Graffiti Gone to remove graffiti from the bathrooms. She has to take a lot of breaks, because the chemical makes her throat burn. It also makes her feel dizzy sometimes, especially when the bathrooms dont have very many windows. On the label, she sees that the cleaner has methylene chloride in it. She feels like shes managing to get the work done, but she is worried about feeling dizzy. She wants to find out more about this chemical, what harm it can cause, and whether there are safer ways to do this work. Scenario D: Noise at Work Ediberto is 18 years old, and has been working for a company that manufactures prefabricated homes for about a year. He spends a lot of the work day using a power saw. His ears usually ring for awhile in the evening, but it seems to clear up by the morning. He is a little worried about whether its damaging his hearing, but its not that different than how his ears feel after a rock concert. He wants to find some information on how much noise is bad for you, and what he can do.
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Page 6 Scenario E: Needles in the Laundry Stack Simone works as an aide in a nursing home. Her best friends cousin Julia works in the laundry department. Simone has heard Julia complain about the medical staff, because used hypodermic needles sometimes show up in the dirty laundry. Simone is worried about Julia, but also doesnt think the medical staff could be that careless. She wants more information on what can be done. Scenario F: Stop and Shop Sarah works in a convenience store. She and the other employees take turns working the closing shift. It makes her nervous to be at the store by herself late at night, but she knows if she refuses the closing shifts, the owner will just look for someone else for the job. She carries mace in her purse, and the owner has told her to give up the cash in the cash register if she is ever faced with a robber, but she wants to find out what else can be done so she will feel safe.
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Poured water on a grease fire. Go BACK three spaces.
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No fire extinguisher. Go BACK one space.
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Video cameras installed. BLAST ahead one space.
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MSDS sheets available. BLAST ahead one space.
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If you are inside a building and begin to feel the shaking of an earthquake, what should you do? Get under something heavy or sturdy like a desk or doorframe.
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Go to the lowest level of the building; the basement, a storm shelter, or an interior room without windows.
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If someone comes into your workplace with a gun, what should you do?
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Enough to allow for safe evacuation of all employees (and customers) but at least two exits.
Q. True or False? If you are caught in a fire you should stay close to the ground. A. True.
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P-A-S-S: Pull the pin; Aim the nozzle; Squeeze the trigger; Sweep extinguisher back and forth over the fire.
A. 911.
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What should you do for a very serious second or third degree heat burn? Call 911. Dont remove clothing if stuck to the burned area.
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Apply pressure to the wound and, if there are no broken bones, elevate the wound above the heart. Seek medical help.
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What should you do if you are in a building and the power goes out?
Q. On the way home from work late one night, your car breaks down on an isolated road. What do you do? A. Turn on hazard lights. Lock doors, stay in car. Call for help, wait for assistance. Or put sign up asking passers- by to call 911. Do not open car to strangers.
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You are working on a construction site and a co-worker enters a trench and passes out. What do you do? Tell a supervisor. Dont go after him; you may become a second victim. Call 911.
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Stay calm. If appropriate to leave, look for lighted exit signs. Otherwise, stay in place and check with your supervisor.
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A co-worker slips on a wet floor, hits his head, and loses consciousness. What do you do? Dont move him. Call 911. Check breathing and heartbeat. Give CPR if you can. Cover and keep him warm.
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If a co-worker falls off a ladder and injures his back, what should you do?
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Dont move him (this can cause more damage). Call 911 for help.
A. Stop, drop, and roll; or smother the flames with a blanket. Never run.
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Name at least one factor that increases your risk of being robbed at work?
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What letters are on the type of fire extinguisher that can be used in any kind of fire? ABC. (A) Trash, wood, paper; (B) Liquids, gasses, solvents; (C) Electrical equipment.
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What is the name of the sheets that provide information about chemical products? Material Safety Data SheetsMSDSs.
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What is at least one item that should be included in an emergency kit? Water; flashlight and batteries; first aid supplies.
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Poison.
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Name one security measure that can reduce workplace violence in a retail store? Good lighting; a panic button or other communication device; a security guard; a video camera.
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What two common cleaning products should you never mix, because they make a gas that can kill you? Ammonia and bleach (the mixture releases chlorine gas, which can be deadly).
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Cover nose / mouth with a tissue when coughing / sneezing. Wash hands, dont touch eyes, nose, or mouth. Stay home.
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If you are driving to work and see the funnel shape of a tornado approaching, what should you do?
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If you are working outside when a lightning storm starts and you cant get to shelter, what should you do? Crouch low to the ground, sit on the balls of your feet, stay away from trees and metal objects.
A. Watch: Severe weather possible during the next few hours. Warning: Severe weather observed or expected soon.
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Q. What do you do if you come in contact with a substance, but dont know whether or not it is toxic? A. Call the National Poison Control Center: 1-800-222-1222.
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What can you use to melt ice on the sidewalks in the winter?
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Rock salt
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Name of person who is in charge; escape routes; training; drills; alarm systems; meeting place.
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. CPR is a combination of rescue breathing and chest compressions for a victim whose heart has stopped beating.
A. Yes. These are safe to use because there is no direct path between you and the lightning. Use a corded telephone only in an emergency.
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Get the person out of the sun. Give her cool water. Lay the person down and elevate her feet. Call 911.
Story A: Grease Fire in Restaurant Burns Employee A fire erupted at Sunnys Family Restaurant Tuesday night, critically injuring an employee and causing $100,000 worth of damage to the building. The fire was caused when a frying pan, filled with oil heating up on the stove, was left unattended. The fire rapidly spread to dish towels hanging nearby. An employee discovered the scene and attempted to put out the fire by pouring water on the stove, causing the burning grease to splatter all over his face, arms, and chest. A co-worker, hearing the commotion, called 911 and yelled for everyone to leave the restaurant immediately. The fire department arrived, extinguished the fire, and attended to the burned employee. The victim was taken to Mercy Hospital and is reported to be in serious but stable condition.
Story B: Robber Threatens Young Employee With Gun A 16-year-old employee of a local convenience store was held up at gunpoint late Thursday night by a masked man demanding money. The employee was working alone and in the process of closing the store for the evening. The employee later reported to police that, after emptying the cash register, the robber tied him up and then left with the money. Although the young employee was shaken up by the incident, he was not physically injured. The name of the young employee is being withheld because of his age.
Story C: Parents Praise Quick Action of Local Teen Parents Charlene Cook and Kelly Nelson, who have children attending the Happy Go Lucky Day Care Center, called the Daily Times this week to praise the quick action of 17-year-old Tamara Thompson, one of Happy Go Luckys star employees. Tamara noticed that an entire container of bleach had spilled near the janitors closet and was giving off fumes in one of the nearby classrooms. Knowing that some of the children have asthma, Tamara walked the children to another teachers classroom so they wouldnt be exposed. She then rushed back with paper towels to clean up the spill. Unfortunately, Tamara herself suffered breathing problems after cleaning up the bleach and had to be taken to the emergency room to be checked. She is currently at home recovering but plans to return to work when she feels better.
Story E: 6.1 Earthquake Shakes Local High Rise Office Building Office workers at R&D Business Solutions huddled under desks and doorways as a 6.1 earthquake shook their building. Once the tremors subsided, they followed lighted exit signs to the stairwell. They made it down ten flights of stairs and outside to the street. Gladys Royce, of Washington Township, whose son, Jason, is an employee of the company, complained that her son, who has Down Syndrome, was left alone to figure out what to do during and after the earthquake. The employees and supervisors had no idea Jason had remained on the 11th floor. The company pledges to take another look at its Emergency Action Plan and make sure the plan protects and prepares all their employees, including those who may need extra assistance.
Story F: Tornado Breaks Windows at Local Department Store A tornado blew through town yesterday, causing major power outages and damage to several buildings, including blowing out most of the windows in Johnsons Department Store on East 8th Street. As glass went flying, employees reportedly herded customers into the center section of each floor in the three-story building. Customer Tom Wilson expressed appreciation for the assistance employees provided in getting everyone away from the windows.
Questions
1. What went right in this situation?
3. What steps should be taken in this workplace to make sure employees are better protected and prepared the next time?
There should be training and regular practice drills so everyone knows what to do during different kinds of emergencies. Workers should be trained so they understand their responsibilities during an emergency; the alarm system and all clear announcements; where to gather during an emergency; how to report an emergency; what to do if there is a chemical spill; and when and how to use emergency equipment.
Alarm systems
The plan should designate inside shelters, exits, evacuation routes and procedures, and outside meeting places. Shelters inside the building should be identified if tornadoes or hurricanes are a possibility. Exits and evacuation routes should be checked periodically to be sure they are not blocked. Exits should be of sufficient number, width, and location that workers can rapidly evacuate. An outside meeting place should be designated so employees can be counted after evacuation.
Emergency lighting
Exit routes should have emergency lighting in all areas where work is performed after daylight hours.
Emergency equipment
The plan should provide for installation and testing of appropriate emergency equipment such as building sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, eyewash systems, and safety showers if chemicals are used.
Procedures to follow when someone is injured
First aid kits should be provided, as well as trained personnel to use them. Employees should know who is trained in first aid or CPR, and where to get medical attention if needed.
Mississippi Edition
Mississippi?
Protect Your Health! Know Your Rights!
Retail/Sales
Office/Clerical
Janitor/Clean-up Farm/Agricultural
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Report job discrimination without being punished or treated differently by your employer. Request reasonable workplace accommodations for religious beliefs or a medical condition. Refuse to work if the job is immediately dangerous to your life or health. Join or organize a union. You have a right to engage in group activities to try to improve working conditions, wages, and benefits.
You have a right to talk about your wages
Workers compensation benefits if you are hurt on the job. These include: Medical care for your injury, whether or not you miss time from work. Payments if you lose wages for more than seven days. Other benefits if you become permanently disabled.
You also have a right to: Report safety problems to OSHA. Work free of discrimination and harassment because of your race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, age (age 40 or older), or sexual orientation. Examples of workplace harassment include: Lewd jokes, racial or ethnic slurs, pressure for sexual favors, unwelcome comments about religion, or offensive pictures or graffiti.
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Cook (except with electric or gas grills that do not involve cooking over an open flame and with deep fat fryers that automatically lower and raise the baskets). Work in dry cleaning or a commercial laundry. Do building, construction, or manufacturing work. Load or unload a truck, railroad car, or conveyor. Work on a ladder or scaffold.
Report any health and safety hazard to your supervisor. Ask questions if you dont understand.
Mississippi Edition
Call the National Young Worker Safety Resource Center for health and safety information and advice. Many materials are available in Spanish. (510) 6432424 www.youngworkers.org
Contact one of the following agencies necessary: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) (800) 321OSHA (6742) www.osha.gov
To make a complaint about sexual harassment or discrimination: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (800) 6694000 www.youth.eeoc.gov For information about benefits for injured workers: Mississippi Workers Compensation Commission (601) 987-4200 www.mwcc.state.ms.us
The information in this factsheet reflects your State and/or Federal labor laws as of 2010, whichever are more protective. The more protective laws usually apply. For current information, check with your state agencies listed in this handout.
#1
18 hours
Box crusher 7 PM
The employer
Medical treatment
3 hours
53,000 teens
$______ an hour
Driving a vehicle
16 years old Birth certificate Load/unload trucks 8 hours No Cleaning products Yes 7 AM 9 PM Follow safety rules
#2
Protective equipment
$______ an hour
18 hours
Medical treatment
7 PM
OSHA
18 years old
3 hours
7 AM
9 PM
Yes
#3
3 hours
Load/unload trucks
7 AM
7 PM
8 hours No Yes
OSHA
No limits $______ an hour Box crusher 9 PM Cleaning products U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
The employer
#4
Birth certificate
No
18 hours $______ an hour Follow safety rules Discarded needles U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Box crusher
Lost wages 53,000 teens Load/unload trucks 18 years old Protective equipment 7 PM U.S. Department of Labor Poor computer workstations
8 hours
3 hours
#5
18 hours
The employer
Yes Cook
53,000 teens
3 hours
#6
18 hours
16 years old
Drivers license
Driving a vehicle
OSHA
#7
18 hours
Load/unload trucks
8 hours
Cleaning products
7 AM
Fork Lift
No
No limits
$______ an hour
#8
18 hours
Box crusher
Medical treatment Handle, serve, or sell alcohol 3 hours 53,000 teens 9 PM Discarded needles
Birth certificate
7 AM
7 PM
#9
18 hours
OSHA
Drivers license 7 AM
53,000 teens
8 hours
7 PM 18 years old
Driving a vehicle
OSHA 9 PM
8 hours
7 PM
No limits
Yes
#11
$______ an hour
3 hours
8 hours
Yes
#12
The employer 7 PM
Yes
$______ an hour
No limits No
3 hours OSHA 9 PM
Lost wages
#13
18 hours The employer 7 AM Cleaning products U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Drivers license
Yes
Meat slicer
No Load/unload trucks 9 PM
Protective equipment
Later: Elena gets the mop and goes to the supply closet. Elena: Joe: Hey, Joe! Do you know what this stuff spilled on the floor is? No idea. Just be careful not to get it on your hands. You really should wear gloves if you can find any. Andre got a rash from that stuff last week.
3. Practice role playing your ending with your group. You will perform for the class later.
Evaluation Evaluation
Please answer these questions to help us evaluate how much you have learned. You dont need to give your name.
1. The law says your employer must give you training about health and safety hazards on your
job and how to prevent them. True False Dont know
2. The law sets limits on how late you may work on a school night if you are under 16.
True False Dont know
3. If you are 16 years old, you are allowed to drive a car on public streets as part of your job.
True False Dont know
4. If youre injured on the job, your employer must pay for medical care.
True False Dont know
5. How many teens get seriously injured on the job in the U.S.?
One per day One per hour One every 10 minutes Dont know
6. If you had a health and safety problem on the job, what are two things youd do?
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7. Name at least two new things you learned about health and safety:
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8. What did you like best about this health and safety training?
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9 . What suggestions do you have for improving this health and safety training?
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