WORK SMART, WORK SAFE

There are many times during the barrier or shield between the
workday when each employee employee and the hazard. The
makes the decision to work safely. hotel should provide this
Sometimes keeping safe at work equipment at no cost to the
275 takes preparation on the part of an employee. The employee is
employee. This can include learning responsible for using the PPE as
to recognize hazards, actively intended and for properly
participating in safety training and maintaining it.
taking immediate action if an unsafe
act or condition is found. There are ► Never use broken or defective
This program is designed to many ways for employees to keep equipment, and report broken or
introduce employees to safe themselves safe everyday: defecti ve equipm ent to a
working practices that help supervisor immediately. Before
prevent injuries from ► Read the m anuf a c t u r e r ’ s using equipment, each employee
occurring. ins t r uc t i o n s bef or e using should visually inspect it for
equipment, tools, and machinery. damage. Any broken or defective
These instructions should equipment should be tagged and
Target Audience
10 MINUTE SAFETY TRAINER

explain… taken out of service until it is

 All Employees  Ho w to o p e r at e t h e properly repaired. Any questions
equipment, tool, or machinery on equipment should be referred
 Basic maintenance needs to the hotel’s Engineering
 Safety equipment that should Department.
Training Tip: be worn when using the
◆ Ask participants equipment, tool, or machinery ► Know the locations of safety
 Other safety procedures that devices such as eyewash stations
to list where in
the hotel eye should be followed and first-aid kits. These safety
wash stations and items can be critical in an
first-aid kits are If you have any questions, ask a emergency situation. Employees
located. supervisor before using a specific should know how to use safety
piece of equipment, tool or machine. devices properly before an injury
occurs.
◆ Ask participants ► Use the proper Personal
to discuss tasks Protective Equipment (PPE) ► Understand the importance of
that require such as gloves, aprons, goggles, fol lowi n g l o ckou t/ta gou t
Personal e tc. P e r s o n a l P r o t e c t i ve instructions. This includes
Protective Equipment is designed to protect learning to recognize tagged
Equipment the employee from hazards equipment and not re-energizing
found in the workplace. Some of it. This program can help save a
the p r im a r y h a z a r d s an life.
employee could encounter in a
hotel includes chemicals, It is the responsibility of each
Bloodborne Pathogens, cuts, employee to participate in the hotel’s
splashes, sprays and flying safety and security training. Working
objects. When used properly, smart is working safe
PPE should create a physical
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Quiz Work Smart, Work Safe

1. Keeping safe at work takes preparation on the 5. Examples of Personal Protective Equipment
part of the employee. include:
a. True a. Gloves
b. False b. Aprons
c. Goggles
2. Working safely can include: d. All of the above
a. Learning to recognize hazards e. None of the above
b. Actively participating in safety training
c. Taking immediate action if an unsafe act 6. Broken or defective equipment should be
or condition is found tagged and taken out of service until it is
properly repaired.
d. All of the above
a. True
e. None of the above
b. False

3. It is not important to read the manufacturer’s

instructions before using equipment, tools or 7. It is not important to know the location of
machinery. safety equipment such as eyewash stations
and first-aid kits. In an emergency,
a. True
management will provide the location of these
b. False items.
a. True.
4. Personal Protective Equipment is designed to b. False.
protect the employee from hazards found in
the workplace.
a. True.
b. False.

When you have completed this quiz, turn it in to your supervisor.

Name:

Date:

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Quiz Answers Work Smart, Work Safe

1. (a) True. Keeping safe at work takes preparation on the part of the an employee.

2. (d) All of the above. Learning to work safe includes learning to recognize hazards, actively
participating in safety training and taking immediate action if an unsafe act or condition is
found.

3. (b) False. Employees should read the manufacturer’s instructions before using equipment, tools
or machinery.

4. (a) True. Personal Protective Equipment is designed to protect the employee from hazards
found in the workplace. When used properly, PPE should create a physical barrier or shield
between the employee and the hazard.

5. (d) All of the above. There are many different types of Personal Protective Equipment
including gloves, aprons and goggles.

6. (a) True. Before using equipment, employees should visually inspect it for damage. Any
broken or defective equipment should be tagged and taken out of service until it is properly
repaired.

7. (b) False. Employees should know the location of safety equipment before an emergency
occurs.

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Safety Summary Work Smart, Work Safe

There are many times during the workday when each employee makes the decision to
work safely. Sometimes keeping safe at work takes preparation on the part of an
employee. This can include learning to recognize hazards, actively participating in safety
training and taking immediate action if an unsafe act or condition is found. There are
many ways employees keep themselves safe everyday. These include:

 Reading the manufacturer’s instructions before using equipment, tools or machinery

 Using the proper Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, aprons, goggles, etc.
 Never using broken or defective equipment and immediately reporting it to a
supervisor
 Knowing the location of safety devices such as eyewash stations and first-aid kits

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Employee Sign-Off Work Smart, Work Safe

Date

Hotel

Training Facilitator

I agree to observe and follow the working practices described to me in this training. I understand that if I have
any further questions regarding this program or any safety issue, I should ask my supervisor.

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