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KEEPING IT SAFE IN THE WORKPLACE: YOU HAVE A ROLE TO PLAY

KEEPING IT SAFE IN THE WORKPLACE: YOU HAVE A ROLE TO PLAY. ASK FOR WHAT YOU NEED. COME PREPARED TO STAY SAFE. TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR OWN SAFETY. LOOK FOR HAZARDS EVERYWHERE. EXERCISE YOUR RIGHTS. MEET CHUCK . . . a fine young man with things to do, people to meet, places to go.

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KEEPING IT SAFE IN THE WORKPLACE: YOU HAVE A ROLE TO PLAY

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  1. KEEPING IT SAFE IN THE WORKPLACE:YOU HAVE A ROLE TO PLAY ASK FOR WHAT YOU NEED COME PREPARED TO STAY SAFE TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR OWN SAFETY LOOK FOR HAZARDS EVERYWHERE EXERCISE YOUR RIGHTS

  2. MEET CHUCK . . .a fine young man with things to do, people to meet, places to go. Looks like it’s time to make some money, Chuck. Looks like it’s time to get a job!

  3. KEEPING IT SAFE IN THE WORKPLACE The workplace can be a dangerous place Workers aged 15 - 24 face risk of injury Chuck can take steps to stay safe

  4. COME PREPARED TO STAY SAFE Learn about workplace safety Plan your safety questions Bring what you need Put your best foot forward FYI

  5. COME PREPARED TO STAY SAFE For more info, Chuck should: Ask his mom for workplace safety tips Google “workplace safety” Look into a crystal ball Go to wcb.pe.ca your turn

  6. COME PREPARED TO STAY SAFE To be prepared Chuck should ask: Where’s the fire exit? Who do I talk to if there’s a problem? What training will I need? Did the Leafs win last night? your turn

  7. COME PREPARED TO STAY SAFE To stay safe at work, Chuck may need: A personal bodyguard Personal Protective Equipment A positive attitude Clothing appropriate to the task your turn

  8. COME PREPARED TO STAY SAFE The night before starting work Chuck should: Set his alarm clock Stay up late playing video games Organize his work things Get a good night’s sleep your turn

  9. EXERCISE YOUR RIGHTS Workplace safety rights of all workers: The Right to know The Right to participate The Right to refuse unsafe work FYI

  10. EXERCISE YOUR RIGHTS • Right to know • Right to • participate • Right to • refuse • unsafe work Work with a partner to create a dialogue Chuck might have with his supervisor, exercising one of his basic workplace safety rights. your turn Hi, Tara, I have some ideas about safety. Come on in, Chuck. I’d love to hear your ideas.

  11. Proper training A demonstration An explanation An explanation repeated Safety equipment Encouragement Directions Supervision ASK FOR WHAT YOU NEEDYour voice is a powerful toolUse your voice to ask for what you need: FYI

  12. ASK FOR WHAT YOU NEED In your small group, answer the questions, and be ready to share your best answers with the class. your turn I’m really quiet at work. Won’t he get tired of all my questions? She says, “Any questions? No? Good!”

  13. LOOK FOR HAZARDS EVERYWHERE Be on the lookout for hazards of all types Physical hazards (sharp objects, hot oil, ladders) Chemical hazards (gases, toxic liquids, vapours) Biological hazards (viruses, bacteria, mould) Ergonomic hazards (heavy objects, repetitive tasks, poor equipment design) FYI

  14. LOOK FOR HAZARDS EVERYWHERE On Chuck’s first day at work his boss gives him a safety orientation and a tour of the kitchen, giving Chuck a great opportunity to look for hazards. Complete the table, identifying at least four hazards. Photo reprinted with the permission of WorkSafe Magazine, WorkSafeBC your turn

  15. LOOK FOR HAZARDS EVERYWHERE your turn

  16. TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR OWN SAFETY By now Chuck has all sorts of great ideas on how to stay safe in the workplace. Identify one very specific thing he can do to stay safe this summer. your turn

  17. FOR MORE INFORMATION. . . On Prince Edward Island www.wcb.pe.ca Youth Education Consultant Clare Waddell cbwaddell@wcb.pe.ca (902) 368-6357 FYI

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