Name a social cue associated with being embarrassed.
Avoiding eye contact, blushing, nervous laughter, fidgeting, etc
All of the top five causes of workplace accidents- laziness, being distracted/tired, alcohol/drug use, overconfidence, ignoring safety rules- are linked by a lack of _________/_____.
awareness/focus
True or false: if you don't feel safe when your ride gets there, you can choose not to get inside and wait for the next bus/call another taxi.
True
False
Which is NOT a public transit option in Newfoundland?
Jiffy Cab
Metrobus
Waymo
Uber
What should you do if you accidentally switch topics too early?
Apologize and try to let the other person finish their thought
Name a type of safety hazard that we discussed.
Biological, chemical, physical, ergonomic, psychological
Name a tool you can use to schedule your time.
Calendar, to-do list, agenda, etc
Which is NOT a benefit of having good time management skills?
Lower stress levels
Higher productivity
Better work-life balance
Higher pay
Your coworkers are talking about their pets. What is the most appropriate response to add?
I don't have a pet, but I want to get a snake someday.
I'm bored. Let's talk about Love Island.
That reminds me- I have homework due tomorrow.
I'm making spaghetti for dinner tonight.
If you want a more private ride and to be dropped off right outside your friend's house, which is the best public transit option?
Bus
Taxi
Which task is actually a distraction at work?
Responding to your cousin's message
Joining a Zoom meeting with your supervisor
Checking to see when you're scheduled next week
Restocking the shelves
When you are paying for public transport with cash, you should use _____ ______.
exact change
______ ____ are the signals we use to communicate without words (ex. smiling, fidgeting, sighing, etc).
Social cues
What does this sign mean?
No entry
When people have a conversation, they usually pick a single _____ together to discuss.
topic
Which category would finishing a project for your boss' boss that's due tomorrow fall into?
Urgent and important
Not urgent but important
Urgent but not important
Neither urgent nor important
When is it usually appropriate to switch topics in a conversation?
When everyone is done talking about the current topic
When someone is reminded of something
When you have nothing to add
When you get bored
True or false: if you think you're misreading a cue, you can usually politely ask the person what they mean.
False
True
True or false; everyone's social cues are the exact same.
True
False
What is the most common kind of workplace injury?
Slips, trips and falls
What emotion is being demonstrated in this GIF? How do you know?
Bored/unimpressed (lips pressed together, relaxed posture, etc)
Which is NOT one of the rights that the CCOHS guarantees for all workers?
The right to know what hazards are present in your workplace
The right to a new work position if you are injured at work
The right to participate in keeping your workplace safe
The right to refuse unsafe work
____ __________ is the ability to use one's time effectively or productively, especially at work.
Time management
True or false: in a conversation, when the other person is speaking, you should be thinking about your response.
False
True
Who is the most likely to be injured at work?
Young workers (15-25)
Men at work
Women at work
Older workers (50+)