Johnny-on-the-spot as a noun means "an unusually alert fellow who is capable of decisive action, and seizing an opportunity!"

Valuing Diversity

Definition: Creates an atmosphere of valuing and accepting others

Behavioral Indicators:

-Gets insight from others about issues and opportunities before making decisions

-Directly confronts any prejudicial or disrespectful behavior or comments

-Examines one's own thought and language for assumptions and stereotypical responses

-Establishes relationships with people who are different from oneself

-Seeks to understand the individual person rather than seeing the person as a representative of a group

-Values the involvement of employees who have a broad base of experience and backgrounds as an asset

-Gives feedback openly and respectfully to others whose different behaviors and values affect their credibility and effectiveness, identifying alternatives to help people use their differences effectively

and not alienate others.

-Accommodates different personal styles that are effective in accomplishing desired outcomes

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10 Essential Tips for Emergency Eyewash Stations

May 31, 2011 By Kelly Piotti

A chemical eye injury is something to avoid at all costs; it is a painful and frightening experience and one that may leave a person blinded for life. So if your employees are exposed to hazardous chemicals and other substances, it's imperative that you do everything you can to ensure that your emergency eyewash stations meet the required safety standards to best protect workers. Here are some suggestions.

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Johnny-on-the-spot as a noun means "an unusually alert fellow who is capable of decisive action, and seizing an opportunity!"

Relationship Building: Established rapport with people easily, developing and maintaining a network of contacts that can provide information, help and access to others.

Behavioral Indicators:

- Takes appropriate action to gain cooperation and build consensus

- Develops and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers and customers by being timely and maintaining a pleasant, positive attitude

- Understands how he/she is perceived by others

- Is aware of the differences in style among people and adapts one's own style to better work with others with differing styles

- Uses different behaviors depending on the situation at hand to achieve desired outcomes

- Works to make a particular impression on others to help achieve a work-related objective

- Develops and proactively uses networks, both inside and outside comfort zone to build rapport and seek or provide help

- Establishes a climate of trust, confidence and mutual respect

- Takes actions to improve relationships between others

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Electrical Safety

Electrical hazards can cause burns, shocks and electrocution (death).

-Assume that all overhead wires are energized at lethal voltages. Never assume that a wire is safe to touch even if it is down or appears to be insulated.

-Never touch a fallen overhead power line. Call the electric utility company to report fallen electrical lines.

-Stay at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from overhead wires during cleanup and other activities. If working at heights or handling long objects, survey the area before starting work for the presence of overhead wires.

-If an overhead wire falls across your vehicle while you are driving, stay inside the vehicle and continue to drive away from the line. If the engine stalls, do not leave your vehicle. Warn people not to touch the vehicle or the wire. Call or ask someone to call the local electric utility company and emergency services.

-Never operate electrical equipment while you are standing in water.

-Never repair electrical cords or equipment unless qualified and authorized.

-Have a qualified electrician inspect electrical equipment that has gotten wet before energizing it.

-If working in damp locations, inspect electric cords and equipment to ensure that they are in good condition and free of defects, and use a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).

-Always use caution when working near electricity.

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