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Table of Contents
Tips for New Employees ................................248
Be Friendly ...............................................................248
Respect Your Coworkers ........................................249
Present Yourself as a Likable Person ....................249
Accept Constructive Criticism Positively .......250
Have a Positive Attitude ................................251
Keep a Good Sense of Humor .......................252
Avoid the Poor Use of Humor.................................253
Do Not Cause Conflict ...................................253
Do Not Cause Arguments .......................................254
Do Not Spread Rumors ...........................................255
Avoid Harassment .........................................256
Avoid Comparisons ........................................256
Don’t Compare Workloads ......................................257
Don’t Compare Salaries ..........................................257
Don’t Compare the Treatment of Coworkers .........258
Chapter 15
Keeping Safety First ..................................... 261
Thinking and Acting Safely ...........................262
Unsafe Acts ..............................................................262
Unsafe Conditions ...................................................263
Proper Safety Attitude ............................................264
Workplace Safety ...........................................266
Safely Using Machinery, Tools, and Workplace
Items ..............................................................268
Working with Power Tools and Equipment ...........268
Proper Use and Care of Hand Tools ......................270
Lifting .......................................................................271
Upkeep and Organization .......................................272
Using Ladders Safely ..............................................272
Fire Protection ...............................................273
Health and First Aid ......................................275
OSHA ............................................................276
Employers’ Responsibilities ...................................277
Employees’ Responsibilities ..................................278
FLSA .............................................................278
Workers’ Compensation ................................279
Disability Insurance .......................................280