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Safety Tutorial for a Grocery Store
Employee
Cheryl SweeneyInternship Coordinator
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Pre-Test (True/False Questions) As an employee, it is not your responsibility to know where the
fire exits are. T/F Jeans are appropriate to wear to work if you work in a grocery
store. T/F An example of safety equipment in a grocery store would be a
wrist support for keyboard. T/F Back supports for lifting heavy objects are unacceptable to
wear when working as a student. T/F There are hazardous chemicals in a grocery store environment.
T/F
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Training Tasks
Use a computer/scanner to total customer’s purchases
Bag/deliver groceries
Prepare products for sale (floral, bakery, deli, etc.)
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Appropriate Clothing
Casual attire (no low cut shirts or midriff showing)
No jeans Hair pulled back or
hair net No sneakers Uniform if
appropriate
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Safety Equipment
Safety Glasses Proper gloves
(department specific) Keyboard supports Back harness
supports Anti-fatigue mat
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Tools
Knives Sharp box cutter
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Equipment/Machinery
Computer/Scanner Dollie/hand truck Meat Slicer Dough Mixer
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Electrical
Avoid overloaded circuits
Make sure extension cords are away from aisle walkways and hidden
Avoid frayed wires
Talk to your supervisor if any of
these things are present
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Floors, Doors, Exits
Be aware of the floor plan of your worksite
Know where the nearest exit and door is near your workstation in case of an emergency.
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Chemical Hazards
Odorous cleaning supplies “White out”
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Ergonomic Hazards - Lifting
Lift within the preferred/acceptable work zone
Keep items close to body when lifting
Use support devices to assist in lifting
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Fire
During orientation, be sure to clarify where the fire extinguishers are.
If unsure about fire precautions/procedures, ask your supervisor.
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Robbery, Bomb Scares
Understand company procedures for threats from customers/fellow employees
Speak to supervisor if still unclear on procedures
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Angry/Threatening Customers
Understand procedures for dealing with angry customers – fact of life.
Always take a deep breath in trying to react to an unpleasant situation.
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How and to Whom Do You Report an Injury
Policy for reporting an injury (medical personnel, Human Resources, etc.)
Where is paperwork kept? Timeframe requirements?
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Post-Test (True/False Questions) As an employee, it is not your responsibility to report safety
concerns to your supervisor. T/F Even if your company has a required uniform, it might be
possible because you are a student you are exempt from wearing it. T/F
Because you are a student in a work-based learning program, you are not held responsible for reporting to work on time.
T/F “White out” is a hazardous chemical sometimes found in
clerical work areas. T/F There are no hazardous chemicals in a grocery store
environment. T/F
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Post-Test (True/False Questions) Angry customers are usually encountered by a manager, not a
student worker. T/F A first aid issue you have on the job should be reported to your
teacher back at school FIRST before anyone else. T/F It is necessary to know where the fire exits are in case of an
emergency before it happens. T/F Large organizations do not have to worry about “overloading
electrical circuits” -- they have a power system that will take care of this issue. T/F
Each department has specific safety equipment which may occur for just their department. T/F
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Safety Web Resources
http://www.osha.gov/ergonomics/guidelines/retailgrocery/
http://youngworker.healthandsafetycentre.org/s/Resources-YoungWorkers.asp
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Pre-Test Answers
False False True False True
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Post-Test Answers
False True False True False
False False True False True