PREVENT PREVENT

PROPER LIFTING SLIP & FALLS CUTS & BURNS

• Items weighing more than 25 • Use good housekeeping. • Cut gloves are advised for
pounds should be stored above • Keep items off the floor and chopping vegetables & using a
waist level and below shoulder aisles clear. veggie cutter.
level. • Spills and food should be cleaned • Use knives safely.
• Use proper lifting techniques. up ASAP. • Notify when knives have just
Keep back straight, bend at • Put caution sign in place immedi- been sharpened.
knees & hold item close to the ately, whenever the floor is wet. • Never leave in soapy water.
body. • Use ice melt when conditions • Give full attention to opening a
• Use a cart, when feasible. warrant. can, then, place lid inside can
• Do not to lift heavy items above • to discard.
Review each safety category.

It is a job requirement to always

chest height. Break down wear slip resistant shoes – prefera- • Use correct tools for their
heavy loads. bly SR Max. purpose. Scissors, knives and
• Always ask for help when lifting cut knives.
heavy items (such as trash • Use burn gloves & pan han-
sauce & dough). dlers to avoid touching hot
• The use of back belts is no items.
longer recommended. • Use care with placing or
RESPECT THE
handling hot liquid, such as
EQUIPMENT pasta water and sauce.
• Discuss age requirements.
HAZ COM 18 to use & clean.
PROGRAM • Show equipment warning stickers
to the new employee.
As required by OSHA and re- USE GOOD SECURITY
• If age requirements are met,
viewed in Learning Zone, a written
demonstrate the use & cleaning of BE AWARE & ALERT
communication program is re-
all equipment. • No one is allowed to work in
quired.
• Employees must pay attention the store alone.
▪ There are hazardous chemicals
when operating equipment. • Off duty or non-employees
present in the workplace.
▪ All hazardous chemicals in the • Long hair, loose jewelry and loose should not be in the store,
workplace must be labeled. clothing should not be worn around just visiting.
Employee Safety Checklist:

▪ There is an Haz Com Book and moving equipment. • Good back door procedures
station which contains all Safe- • Teach and demonstrate correct should be use, always.
ty Data Sheets (SDS) for all tools to use for cleaning. • Never take trash out or clean
chemical in the store. • Always turn off & unplug equipment outside after dark.
▪ Know the proper usage of all before cleaning. • Never unlock the doors to
chemicals used in the store. • Improper use of equipment is never allow entry during non-
▪ All chemicals must be used in tolerated. business hours.
the manner intended for use or • Always be alert and aware of
disciplinary action will be taken. your surroundings.
• Know and Use good
cash handling procedures.

WHAT TO DO IF A SUBSTANCE ABUSE WHAT TO DO IF AN

ROBBERY OCCURS TESTING ACCIDENT HAPPENS:

• Avoid violence at any cost. Types of Testing, if applicable to your • Employees must report any
state: work related accident imme-
• Let the robber know that you •Pre-Placement – All Shift Managers,
will cooperate. diately to the Manager on
Assistant Managers, General Manag- duty and complete the Em-
• Do not argue, fight with, use ers and above must successfully com- ployee Accident Report,
weapons or chase after the plete a pre-placement test prior to their regardless of severity.
robber. The money is not starting date or effective date of pro-
worth the risk! motion (in states where permitted by • Employees must contact the
law). Manager following each
• The average robbery takes 2 medical appointment and
minutes. Try not to panic – provide a written note from
•Post Accident – Any employee who
handle the entire process as if the doctor regarding work
has a work related accident, must
working with a customer. status.
submit to a drug screen (in states
• Do not lie to or surprise the where permitted by law). • If the work comp. doctor
robber. keeps an employee off work
• Note what the robber looks •For Cause – When it is believed that more than three days, the
like. an employee’s work performance or on employee is required to
• Call the police when safe to do the job behavior may have been affect- contact the Manager at least
ed by alcohol or an illegal substance, a once per week & keep them
so.
test may be done with proper approval. informed of their condition.
• Do not discuss the amount of
loss with anyone! • Light duty is offered when
possible.