Randy Georges was 18 years old working his first part-time job in a restaurant kitchen when he suffered severe third degree burns in a preventable cooking oil accident. Despite asking for protective gloves and apron, he was told they weren't necessary when filtering hot oil. As a result, the boiling oil spilled all over his body, causing lasting pain. Randy hopes to educate young workers on their safety rights to prevent others from enduring similar painful experiences.

1. HELP! THERE’S BEEN
AN ACCIDENT!
Teacher BeatrizBrenes

2. RANDY’S STORY
Eighteen-year-old Randy Georges never dreamed
how his life would change on that day in 2002. He
had just started a new part-time job at a popular
restaurant where he worked in the kitchen.
Randy was asked to pour cooking oil through a filter
in order to clean it, something he hadn't done before.
Before starting to pour the oil he asked for a safety
apron and gloves but was told they weren't
necessary.
Teacher BeatrizBrenes

3. Unfortunately the boiling oil spilled and splashed all over
him. He suffered third degree burns on his neck, chest,
hands, stomach, groin and feet.
He still suffers pain today as a result of this incident.
Randy's injury was completely preventable.
He didn't know at the time that he had the right to refuse
unsafe work.
It is Randy's hope that all young workers know their
rights and that no one ever has to learn this in the
painful way that he has.
Teacher BeatrizBrenes

4. Nobody really knows how he or she will react
when an accident occurs, especially if it is life-
threatening. (amenaza la vida)
That is why you should think ahead about how
you might respond if such a situation occurs.
There are three traits a sales associate should
develop now in case an accident occurs later.
• Be Aware. • Be Professional. • Be Prepared.
Teacher BeatrizBrenes

5. The first step is to become familiar with any safety
policies and procedures at your workplace.
Accidents happen suddenly, so you need to respond
quickly. Be sure you know whom to call if CPR is
necessary.
If you are the one who is injured, you should promptly report
the work-related injury or sickness to your employer. If
your store has a certain number of employees, you may
have to file a workers’ compensation claim.
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6. Whenever an injury occurs, keep the following points
in mind:
 Don’t panic. Remain calm and tell the victim that help is
coming.
 Keep an injured person lying down and quiet. NEVER
MOVE THE VICTIM!
 Notify store security or management. Report the injury,
what happened, and the current condition of the victim.
 Call 911 if the injury is serious or life-threatening.
 Always provide an accurate report of the incident.
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7. It is important to anticipate accidents that may occur
and prepare yourself for them.
 Ask your store to provide a small first-aid kit that can be
kept handy, near the cash register. However, never give
anyone any type of drug – even aspirin.
 Take the time to learn CPR – you could save
someone’s life!
 If your store does not have an emergency phone list
posted, create one.
Be prepared Teacher BeatrizBrenes