safety tutorial for a grocery store employee cheryl sweeney internship coordinator
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Safety Tutorial for a Grocery Store
Employee
Cheryl SweeneyInternship Coordinator
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
Training Tasks
Use a computer/scanner to total customer’s purchases
Bag/deliver groceries
Prepare products for sale (floral, bakery, deli, etc.)
Appropriate Clothing
Casual attire (no low cut shirts or midriff showing)
No jeans Hair pulled back or
hair net No sneakers Uniform if
appropriate
Safety Equipment
Safety Glasses Proper gloves
(department specific) Keyboard supports Back harness
supports Anti-fatigue mat
Tools
Knives Sharp box cutter
Equipment/Machinery
Computer/Scanner Dollie/hand truck Meat Slicer Dough Mixer
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
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.
Chemical Hazards
Odorous cleaning supplies “White out”
Ergonomic Hazards - Lifting
Lift within the preferred/acceptable work zone
Keep items close to body when lifting
Use support devices to assist in lifting
Fire
During orientation, be sure to clarify where the fire extinguishers are.
If unsure about fire precautions/procedures, ask your supervisor.
Robbery, Bomb Scares
Understand company procedures for threats from customers/fellow employees
Speak to supervisor if still unclear on procedures
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.
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?
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
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
Safety Web Resources
http://www.osha.gov/ergonomics/guidelines/retailgrocery/
http://youngworker.healthandsafetycentre.org/s/Resources-YoungWorkers.asp
Pre-Test Answers
False False True False True
Post-Test Answers
False True False True False
False False True False True