GED Language Arts Practice Test 3

“To: All warehouse staff From: Dana Whitfield, Operations Manager Re: Changes to near-miss reporting, effective March 3 Last quarter we recorded two injuries on the loading dock. Both happened in spots where workers had already noticed problems, a loose dock plate and a blind corner on the forklift route, but no one had filed a report. When I asked why, the most common answer was that the old paper form took too long and seemed to disappear once it was turned in. Starting March 3, near misses can be reported in two ways. You can scan the QR code posted at each time clock and complete a five-question form on your phone, or you can tell your shift lead, who will enter the report for you. Reports may be anonymous. Every report will receive a tracking number, and the safety committee will post the status of open reports on the break room board each Monday. I want to be clear about one point. No one will be disciplined for reporting a near miss, including one they were involved in. The goal is to fix hazards before they hurt someone, not to assign blame. Shift leads will review the new process at the start of each shift this week. Please direct questions to me or to any member of the safety committee.” What is the main purpose of this memo?

• ATo announce discipline for the workers involved in the two dock injuries
• BTo ask staff to elect new members to the warehouse safety committee
• CTo describe how the loading dock will be redesigned next quarter
• DTo explain a new way to report hazards and encourage staff to use it