Chemical and toxic exposure is a particularly insidious form of workplace injury, occurring when workers come in contact with chemicals like trichloroethylene, perchlorethylene, poly vinyl chlorides, arsenic, cadmium, and other heavy metals used in workplace environments. Diseases like mesothelioma (resulting from asbestos exposure), acute myeloid leukemia, lead poisoning, cancer, and many others can result from prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals. The four most common toxic chemicals workers can be exposed to include the following: Asbestos: This is one of the most well-known hazardous chemicals. Mesothelioma-related litigation is the single largest class-action lawsuit in American history Benzene: Chemical and toxic exposure is linked to acute myeloid leukemia, immunodeficiency, reproductive problems, and many other health complications Lead: While it can be particularly devastating to infants and toddlers, lead poisoning can affect someone of any age, leading to developmental disabilities and other neurological problems 4 COMMON CHEMICALS THAT CAUSE WORKPLACE INJURIES
CRUSH YOUR NEXT PERFORMANCE REVIEW LIKE A BOSS 5 Ways to Achieve Your Best Score Yet
The phrase “performance anxiety” wasn’t coined for employee reviews, but it definitely could have been! There’s nothing more stressful than sitting down face to face (or Zoom to Zoom) with your manager to hear where you fall flat. Fortunately, pretty much every employee goes through this experience, so we can give you expert advice on how to ace that meeting.
Before the Big Day
1. Come up with a game plan. In the months, weeks, and days leading up to your review, don’t just stew in your anxiety — make a plan! Look over past feedback from managers and come up with topics and questions that will benefit you. As Eloise Eonnet, founder of Eloquence Coaching, told The Muse, “Figure out what you want from the meeting. Your manager is going to come in with a list [of things to talk about]. You should, too.” 2. Gather ‘proof of greatness. ’ This is your chance to prove to your boss how awesome you are. To do it, create a list of your accomplishments and gather any positive feedback you’ve gotten from coworkers or clients since your last review. Your email inbox, calendar, and company chat forum can help!
Manganese: Exposure to manganese can lead to a condition called manganism or manganese poisoning, which is similar
WHAT TO DO AFTER A REAR- COLLISION HIT-AND-RUN Unfortunately, “hit in the rear” cases are very common in personal injury law — a “hit in the rear” hit-and-run, however, is a little less common. One afternoon, our client waited at a complete stop at a red light. Suddenly another driver struck them and then drove off. Our client pursued them for a while so the other party could pull over, but when it became apparent that the other driver wouldn’t pull over, our client obtained the license plate number instead.
During the Meeting
3. Focus on your progress. How have you grown in the last month, quarter, or year? How did you adapt to changes at your company? Highlight those things. Forbes writer Liz Ryan shared this tip in 2016, but it’s even more applicable today after the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically changed business. 4. Point out the problem spots. Did you fail spectacularly at something recently or make a small but memorable mistake? Be proactive about bringing up these elephants in the room, then focus the conversation on how you solved the problem. 5. Share your goals. Don’t just cover the past — talk about the future, too! This will highlight your eagerness to improve, underscore your commitment to the company, and give you boxes to check during your next review.
If You’re Working Remote
On top of the tips above, double-check your technology is working and invest in a webcam if you haven’t already. Ashley Fernandez of Ashley Marie Coaching told The Muse that this will help you connect with your manager on a more personal level. Good luck!
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