Job One

Nichol, a Public Health master’s student and former fast-food employee, wraps up Season One with research results and future show directions.  Music by Scott Holmes (scottholmesmusic.com). In order of appearance: “Rainbow Street”, “Happy Whistle”, and “So Happy”. Check out http://freemusicarchive.org for your own projects.  Young Worker Safety in Restaurants ETool. (n.d.). Retrieved January 8, 2019, from https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/youth/restaurant/index.html 

Nichol, a Public Health master’s student and former fast-food employee, gives some guidance on why your first job can be meaningful and why you should brag about it.  Music by Scott Holmes (scottholmesmusic.com). In order of appearance: “Rainbow Street”, “Happy Whistle”, and “So Happy”. Check out http://freemusicarchive.org for your own projects.  Popular College Application Essay Topics (and How to Answer Them). (n.d.). Retrieved January 8, 2019, from https://www.princetonreview.com/college-advice/application-essay-topics  Transferable Skills From Working In The Restaurant Industry. (n.d.). Retrieved January 8, 2019, from http://industry-blog.industry.co/transferable-skills-working-restaurant-industry/  Transferable skills that will carry you from hospitality jobs to other careers. (n.d.). Retrieved January 8, 2019, from https://careers.workopolis.com/advice/transferable-skills-that-will-carry-you-from-hospitality-jobs-to-other-careers/ 

Nichol, a Public Health master’s student and former fast-food employee continues the conversation on workplace violence, but methods on how to prevent it.  Music by Scott Holmes (scottholmesmusic.com). In order of appearance: “Rainbow Street”, “Happy Whistle”, and “So Happy”. Check out http://freemusicarchive.org for your own projects.  Morales, I. (2018, April 24). Communicating with Coworkers Who Don’t Speak Your Language. Retrieved January 14, 2019, from https://www.globalcallforwarding.com/learn/communicating-with-coworkers-who-dont-speak-your-language/  Shihan, A. A. (Director). (2011, October 21). PCP - Praise Correct Praise by Allie Alberigo Shihan[Video file]. Retrieved January 14, 2019, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SddN9LR6GM0  Violence in the Workplace - Warning Signs. (2014, October 6). Retrieved January 14, 2019, from https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/psychosocial/violence_warning_signs.html 

Nichol, a Public Health master’s student and former fast-food employee, talks about specific types of workplace psychosocial hazards and certain customers we can all relate to. Music by Scott Holmes (scottholmesmusic.com). In order of appearance: “Rainbow Street”, “Happy Whistle”, and “So Happy”. Check out http://freemusicarchive.org for your own projects.  Armed hold-ups and cash handling - A guide to protect people from armed hold ups. (1994). Retrieved January 9, 2019, from https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/atoms/files/violence-hold_ups.pdf  Violence and client aggression. (n.d.). Retrieved January 9, 2019, from https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/laws-and-compliance/workplace-health-and-safety-laws/specific-obligations/health-safety-contact-centres/violence-and-client-aggression

Nichol, a Public Health master’s student and former fast-food employee, talks about how alphabet soup can be a great tool at work. Some important letters in alphabet soup include SOPs, OSHA, and SDSs.  About OSHA. (n.d.). Retrieved January 8, 2019, from https://www.osha.gov/about.html  Hazard Communication Guidelines for Compliance. (n.d.). Retrieved January 8, 2019, from https://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3111.html  Hazard Communication Safety Data Sheets. (n.d.). Retrieved January 8, 2019, from https://www.osha.gov/Publications/HazComm_QuickCard_SafetyData.html  Young Worker Safety in Restaurants ETool. (n.d.). Retrieved January 8, 2019, from https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/youth/restaurant/index.html 

Nichol, a Public Health master’s student and former fast-food employee, discusses worker’s rights, worker’s compensation, what to do if you slip on an ice cube.  29, § 15-654 (1970).  https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/oshact/section_5  Child Labor Laws in Massachusetts. (2010). Retrieved January 8, 2019, from https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2016/07/ps/under18-laws.pdf  State Laws. (n.d.). Retrieved January 8, 2019, from https://www.youthrules.gov/law-library/state-laws/index.htm  The Massachusetts Guide for Working Teens. (2018, November). Retrieved January 8, 2019, from https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2018/11/28/ma-guide-working-teens-18.pdf  The Whistleblower Protection Programs. (n.d.). Retrieved January 8, 2019, from https://www.whistleblowers.gov/ 

Nichol, a Public Health master’s student and former fast-food employee introduces the six types of workplace hazards.  Are you aware of these 6 types of workplace hazards? (n.d.). Retrieved January 8, 2019, from https://safetylineloneworker.com/blog/workplace-hazards/  Managing hazards. (n.d.). Retrieved January 8, 2019, from https://www.comcare.gov.au/preventing/hazards  The Massachusetts Guide for Working Teens. (2018, November). Retrieved January 8, 2019, from https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2018/11/28/ma-guide-working-teens-18.pdf  Understanding Chemical Hazards. (n.d.). Retrieved January 8, 2019, from https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/2018-12/fy11_sh-22240-11_ChemicalHazards.pdf 

Nichol, a Public Health master’s student and former fast-food employee, introduces safety culture, personal protective equipment, and is joined by Robert, a Public Health advocate.  Australia, Department of Justice and Attorney General, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland. (2013). Retrieved January 8, 2019, from https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/82705/understanding-safety-culture.pdf  Personal Protective Equipment. (n.d.). Retrieved January 8, 2019, from https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/personalprotectiveequipment/ 

In today’s episode, Nichol, a Public Health master’s student and former fast-food employee gives advice on “Food Poisoning”, cell phone use, and Mom’s way to thaw chicken.   Food Poisoning. (n.d.). Retrieved January 8, 2019, from https://www.foodsafety.gov/poisoning/index.html  Foodborne Illnesses and Germs. (n.d.). Retrieved January 8, 2019, from https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/foodborne-germs.html  Proper Cooking Temperatures for Safe Food At Home: Use Proper Cooking Temperatures to Ensure Safe Food. (2011, August). Retrieved January 8, 2019, from http://www.health.state.mn.us/foodsafety/cook/cooktemp.html  Safe Minimum Internal Temperature Chart. (n.d.). Retrieved January 8, 2019, from https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/safe-food-handling/safe-minimum-internal-temperature-chart/ct_index  The Big Thaw — Safe Defrosting Methods for Consumers. (n.d.). Retrieved January 8, 2019, from https://www.fsis.usda.gov/w

Nichol, a Public Health master’s student and former fast-food employee, discusses the importance of food safety, allergens, and not using feet as hands.  Charts: Food Safety at a Glance. (n.d.). Retrieved January 8, 2019, from https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/charts/index.html  Everyday Food Safety for Young Adults. (n.d.). Retrieved January 8, 2019, from https://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm615998.htm  Food Allergies: What You Need to Know. (n.d.). Retrieved January 8, 2019, from https://www.fda.gov/food/resourcesforyou/consumers/ucm079311.htm  Food Safety. (n.d.). Retrieved January 8, 2019, from https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectives/topic/food-safety 

 Nichol, a Public Health master’s student and former fast-food employee, opens our 10-episode season with a sneak peek into the story behind the podcast and prepares the listener for future episodes.