OSHA writing graphic organizer

Name:___________________________________________________________________________Period:_______Date:_________________________________

Electrical

SAFETY TALK: Graphic Organizer

Use the following table to break down the main topics and points of your assignment.

Introduction:	Main Point:	Conclusion:
Details: Write three sentences of details that support the main point mentioned above.	Details: Write three sentences of details that support the main point mentioned above.	Details: Write three sentences of details that support the main point mentioned above.

OSHA writing assignment directions

OSHA SAFETY TALK WRITING ASSIGNMENT

You will be giving a short ( 4-6 minute ) speech on a given safety/OSHA topic.  Your speech will be based upon the writing assignment you are to complete.  The writing assignment and speech will be graded separately.  Your speech will not be you standing in front of the class and simply reading your paper aloud; your paper should serve as a starting off or reference point for your speech.  In the construction industry, these types of speeches are known as safety talks, job box/gang box talks.  A foreman usually reads a topic to his/her crew and the crew then signs a sheet of paper.  This covers the OSHA recordkeeping requirement of on-going job safety.  YOU will be the expert when talking to the class and they will be signing a sheet you will give them.

The writing assignment should contain a minimum of 5 paragraphs, each paragraph contains at least 4sentences.  A sentence does NOT contain only 4 words.  You will be providing an introductory paragraph about your topic, a main body paragraph ( or two ) describing the topic, a paragraph referencing OSHA standards and data, and a concluding paragraph. You may use your notes and handouts from OSHA, the OSHA website, or other technically related electrical sites for your background information.

A rubric and graphic organizer will be provided.

OSHA writing rubric

Standard	1 point	2 points	3 points	4 points	score
Logic & Organization	Does not develop ideas, uneven and ineffective overall organization, unclear introduction or conclusion	Develops and organizes ideas in paragraphs that are not necessarily connected. Some organization, but some ideas seem illogical, unrelated, unfocused introduction or conclusions.	Develops coherent ideas within paragraphs with generally adequate transitions; clear overall organization relating most ideas together, good introduction and conclusion.	Develops ideas cogently, organizes them logically with paragraphs and connects them with effective transitions. Clear and specific introduction and conclusion.
Language	Employs words that are unclear, inadequate sentence structures for clarity, errors are seriously distracting.	Word forms and sentence structures are adequate to convey basic meaning. Errors cause noticeable distraction.	Word forms are correct, sentence structure is effective. Presence of a few errors is not distracting.	Employs words with fluency, develops concise standard English sentences, balances a variety of sentence structures effectively.
Spelling and Grammar	Writing contains numerous errors in spelling and grammar which interfere with comprehension.	Frequent errors in spelling and grammar distract the reader	While there are minor errors, the writing follows normal conventions of spelling and grammar throughout	The writing is essentially error-free in terms of spelling and grammar.
Development of Ideas	Most ideas  are unsupported, confusion between personal and external evidence, reasoning flawed.	Presents ideas in general terms, support for ideas is inconsistent, some distinctions need clarification, reasoning unclear.	Supports most ideas with effective examples, references, and details, makes key distinctions	Explores ideas thoroughly, supports points fully using a balance of subjective and objective evidence, reasons effectively making useful distinctions.
Purpose	The purpose and focus of the writing are not clear to the reader	The writer’s decisions about focus, organization, style, and content sometimes interfere with the purpose of the writing.	The writer has made good decisions about focus, organization, style, and content so as to achieve the  purpose of the writing.	The writer’s decision about focus, organization, style, and content fully elucidate the purpose and keep at the center of the piece.

Name ________________________________   OSHA topic _____________________   Date _____________   Revised Date ______