Safety Tutorial for a Grocery Store Employee Cheryl Sweeney Internship 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/procedur es, 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 ailgrocery/ ailgrocery/ /Resources-YoungWorkers.asp /Resources-YoungWorkers.asp

Pre-Test Answers False True False True

Post-Test Answers False True False True False True False True