Test 1; Chapters 12, 4, and 6
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Arm of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention specifically responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
Part of the United States Department of Health and Human Services that works with worldwide, state, and local health agencies to protect the public from health threats.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
federal government agency that sets and enforces safety and health standards for workers
human resource department
group of people assigned to handle various responsibilities related to employment.
flammable
having the potential to ignite easily and burn rapidly
identity theft
illegal use of another's name and personal information to open accounts, make purchases, or commit fraud.
first aid
immediate, temporary treatment given to an ill or injured person before proper medical help arrives
workers' compensation
insurance against loss of income from work-related accidents paid to workers after they are injured or become ill during work.
blind ad
job advertisement that does not include the name of a company or contact person.
green job
job that helps sustain or improve the environment
safety conscious
knowing job hazards and taking appropriate steps to avoid accidents
National Safety Council
leading advocate for safety and health in the United States
letter of application
letter written to an employer to apply for a job.
appearance
outward impression given to people, involving facial expressions, posture, the clothes you wear, and personal grooming.
disability
permanent injury
reference
person who knows you well and is willing to discuss your personal and job qualifications with employers.
attitude
person's outlook on life that reflects how he or she feels and thinks about other people and situations.
informational interview
planned meeting in which a job applicant learns more about an occupation from a person employed in that job area.
work-related hazard
possible dangers or unsafe conditions in the workplace
mock interview
practice interview conducted by a friend, family member, or other adult with business experience.
ergonomics
science of examining motions and how to perform them properly
material safety data sheet (MSDS)
sheet of information on the specific hazards involved and procedures for their safe use
video résumé
short one- to three-minute video presentation used to reinforce the material presented on a résumé.
falling hazard
source of potential injuries from slipping or falling
lifting hazard
source of potential injury from improperly lifting or carrying items
material-storage hazard
sources of potential injury that come from the improper storage of files, books, or office equipment
networking
talking with people and establishing relationships that can lead to more information or business.
workplace violence
violent acts or threatening behavior that occur in the workplace or at a company function
job-search website
website designed to find job openings posted at a variety of locations.
portfolio
well-organized collection of materials that provides evidence of one's qualifications.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Government agency formed for the purpose of protecting the environment
Universal Precautions
Steps designed to help prevent the spread of infection
I-9 Form
document used to verify an employee's identity and verify that he or she is authorized to work in the United States.
citation
a summons to appear in court
follow-up message
brief correspondence written in business form to thank the interviewer for his or her time.
résumé
brief history of a person's education, work experience, and other qualifications for employment.
personal fact sheet
brief written summary of key facts that helps a person write letters of application, prepare job résumés, and fill out application forms.
