Succeeding in the World of Work

Section 2: Safety and Wellness on the Job

After You Read Section Review Answers

Review Key Concepts

1. OSHA is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor; OSHA protects workers by trying to make workplaces healthy and safe.
2. Recycle and reuse materials, know and follow all relevant environmental laws (such as laws about disposal of hazardous materials), notify management of any environmental hazards or breaches of the law, and share ideas for reducing pollution and resource use.
3. Check-Call-Care is the procedure to follow in a medical emergency or accident. Check the scene and the victim; call for help; and care by giving basic medical assistance until help arrives.

4. Twelve hours will be spent learning about disaster response (18 x 2/3 = 12 hours).