Transcript NEW EMPLOYEE NEW EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION Starting on the

NEW EMPLOYEE
ORIENTATION
Starting on the
Right Foot!
Welcome!
• Our Congratulations on your first day
in your new position. Our goal here is
to ensure that you have the assistance and
information you need in order to be successful.
During your first day, you will receive orientation
on safety, company policy and procedure and
our particular methods of accomplishing our
goals.
• Obviously you are aware of our training and
communication site. As a new employee we
encourage you to start using this tool
immediately.
Welcome…
• From a practical standpoint, this web site
will provide you with quick access to
information. In addition, this site will
provide you with the training you are
required to take during your first 30 days of
employment. Should you have any
questions concerning the training or other
content on this site, do not hesitate to
discuss it with your supervisor.
Employee Assistance
• We have an open door policy here at
the company. Should you have any
questions, concerns or issues,
please feel free to discuss them with
your supervisor.
• In the event you do not feel
comfortable discussing an issue with
your supervisor, you may go to the
Senior Manager on site or contact
the Employee Hotline at (866)
240.6618.
• The hotline is confidential and is
handled by an outside firm!
Success in Your New Job
• There are two areas
in which job success
is determined:
– Technical aspects and
skills – the how to’s of
doing your job.
– The other stuff –
attitude, pride, respect,
how you treat others
and respond to others.
Simple Suggestions for Success
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Take Responsibility for Yourself
Contribute to others success – They will contribute to yours in return
Put customers first – They will put you first
Be a team player – No one succeeds on their own!
Show initiative – It catches everyone’s attention
Follow the rules – Even if you don’t agree
Work the hours you are paid for – Be a rarity
Exceed expectations – Your role will grow!
Keep your commitments – Can you be counted on?
Be considerate of others – The Golden Rule!
Don’t be a whiner – Be Positive – It’s easy to criticize. Be a problem
solver!
• Give and earn respect
• Act like an owner – all we have to sell is our time – Our time, our
business!
Safety At Work
• You cannot be successful if you are not
able to work!
• No one ever went to work and planned on
injuring themselves! An accident is an
unplanned event that can be planned not
to happen!
• Safety comes first – ALWAYS!
Safety Statistics
• 5500 workers die
from injuries each
year.
• Annually, 1.3 million
workers miss work
days from injuries.
• Employees with fewer
than 5 years on the
job have 37% of the
illnesses and injuries.
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Lost Days
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Your Role in Safety
• Our company’s goal is an accident-free
workplace.
• Your Role:
– Participate in Safety Training
– Report Hazards, Incidents, and Near Misses
– Ask for help when you need it. Do not try to
lift more than half you own weight without
help!
General Safety Rules
• Obey all Warning Signs
• Follow all Safety
Procedures
• Do NOT take shortcuts
• Do NOT engage in
horseplay
• Use Common Sense!
Your Role in Security
• Our company goal is a safe workplace.
• Follow security procedures – Keep doors
locked.
• Report security concerns.
• Cooperate with investigations.
• Report co-employee behavior out of the
ordinary – threats, bullying, etc….
Identify Safety Hazards
• Keep your eyes
open for safety
hazards.
• Fix what you can!
• Report what you
can’t fix.
• Suggest ideas for
safety
improvement!
Housekeeping
• Keep clear access to evacuation routes,
emergency exits, fire-fighting equipment
and first aid stations, and electrical panels.
• Keep walkways and stairwells clear.
• Close drawers and doors.
• Dispose of trash promptly and properly.
Electrical Safety
• Use plugs that fit the
outlet.
• Check wire and cord
insulation. Never use
a damaged cord.
• Keep flammables
away from outlets.
• Keep electrical boxes
clear.
• Use extension cords
for temporary wiring
only.
• Never run an
extension cord across
a passageway.
Chemical Safety
• If you work around chemicals in
your job, take the following
precautions:
– Read and become knowledgeable of
the Company Hazard Communication
Program.
– Know where the Material Safety Data
Sheets are kept.
– Always use the appropriate personal
protective equipment when using
chemicals in adherence to the
Material Safety Data Sheet.
– Check the label before using a
chemical
Be Prepared
• Know the location of
fire extinguishers.
• Use the fire
extinguisher for small
fires that you can stop!
• Become familiar wit the
company’s emergency
action plan!
• Clean up spills
immediately. Don’t
leave them for
someone else!
Accidents and Incidents
• In the event of an accident – no
matter how minor – contact
your supervisor immediately.
Failure to notify your supervisor
may lead to a denial of a future
claim.
• Cooperate with the
investigation.
• If you witness an accident that
requires first aid – call 911 – if
you choose to provide first aid,
practive universal precautions.