Vocabulary

A Discrimination

1. discriminated against - if people are treated differently from each other in an unfair way
2. sex discrimination - if a woman is unfairly treated just because she is a woman
3. glass ceiling - a ‘ceiling’ that prevents minorities and women from getting further than a particular level racial discrimination - if someone is treated unfairly because of their race or racism
4. positive discrimination is when help is given in education and employment to groups who were previously discriminated against (= equal opportunities or affirmative action
5. dignity at work policy - covering discrimination, bullying and harassment issues

B Bullying and harassment

• sexual harassment - when an employee behaves sexually towards another in a way that they find unwelcome and unacceptable

C Health and safety

1. dangerous machinery
2. heating and air conditioning
3. health and safety issues
4. fire hazards
5. a bad working environment
6. health and safety inspectors
7. hazardous substance
8. environment - the totality of surrounding conditions
9. hazard - a source of danger
10. passive smoking - the inhalation of smoke from tobacco products used by others
11. team building activities
12. first aid - emergency care given before regular medical aid can be obtained
13. repetitive strain injury (RSI) - injury to muscles and tendons caused by continuous repetitive use of particular muscle groups
14. industrial accidents - an accident caused by dangerous machinery and hazardous substances