OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS

Worksheet and Handout

Think about the interview and decide whether the sentences below are TRUE or FALSE.

Employers in North Carolina are required to meet maximum safety standards for their employees.

Compliance means that employers are following the safety rules.

Safety training is available to employers only.

It is advisable for the employee to understand the safety rules that apply to his/her job.

The Occupational Health and Safety Department of North Carolina will come to job sites to train employees.

Safety training is available in English only.

If an employee suspects that a work place is unsafe, he/she should not tell the employer.

If an employee feels that a work place is unsafe and wants to report the violation, the telephone call will be a long distance call.

A fine is never imposed for safety violations.

10. Safety in the work place is the responsibility of the employer and of the employee.