QUESTION 32 OF 34

Tell us about a time that you identified a safety concern in the workplace, what was the result?

The interviewer is looking to hear that you have the laboratory safety knowledge to be able to identify a safety concern and that you are aware of when things are not being done in accordance with standard laboratory procedures. The interviewer is also asking this question to determine if you are comfortable speaking up to address a safety concern. This question will speak to your leadership skills, safety knowledge as well as ethical standards. The interviewer wants to hear that you will make the ethical decision and address safety concerns if they arise. Provide an example of a time that you had to bring a safety concern to the attention of your coworkers or supervisor.

"This past winter, I picked up a few evening shifts and had to park in the back of the building. When I was walking up the back stairs I realized that the steps were very slippery because it had snowed and the sun was not on them anymore. I called our maintenance supervisor to let him know because there would be staff members leaving that exit a few hours later to go home. We were able to get the steps salted and moving forward, those steps were salted along with others when it got below freezing or snowed."

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