G9U4 Discussing workplace safety

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Unit4 Health and safety

3 Discussing workplace safety

Vocabulary Workplace health vocabulary

evacuation 疏散
drills 操练
ergonomic chairs 符合人体工学的椅子

TODD:What's this?

JOAN:Uh,do you remember last month,when Jessica slipped and broke her leg?

TODD:Uh-uh.

JOAN:Well,I asked a safety expert to look at our office and compile a report.

TODD:Good idea.Workplace safety's definitely a concern.We want to avoid any more,uh,injuries.

TODD:So,what were the recommendations?

JOAN:Well,first of all,she said we needed to have monthly evacuation drills for earthquakes and fires.

TODD:A good idea.

JOAN:She also said we needed new carpet.And she strongly advised that we get new fire extinguishers.

TODD:Is that all?

JOAN:She also recommended that we get new ergonomic chairs.

TODD:Now,that I definitely agree with.

JOAN:Has she demanded safer procedures for,um,cutting bagels?

SALLY:Very funny.Anyway,it's too late.You'll be hearing from my lawyer.He's the best in the bagel injury business.

safety expert
compile a report
workplace safety
avoid
injuries
evacuation drills
carpet
fire extinguishers
ergonomic
You'll be hearing from my lawyer.

safety expert
fire extinguisher
workplace
lawyer

Listen and record what you hear.

The boss insists on evacuation drills every month.

The safety expert recommended new carpet.

Ergonomic chairs can help to avoid back injuries.

She contacted a lawyer after her injury at work.

It's illegal to not have fire extinguishers.

We have compiled a report on workplace safety.

Reading Health and safety at work

Health and safety at work

No place is completely safe, and that includes the workplace.
Here are a few things you can do at work to stay safe and healthy.

Don't go to work sick. If a colleague is sick at work, avoid contact with them. Perhaps you can even ask them to go home.
In case of fire, know where the fire extinguishers are and how to use them. 
Also, know where the emergency exits are, and how to safely evacuate the building.
Make sure there are first-aid kits in the workplace. 
If someone is injured, they might need immediate care.
Use ergonomic equipment. 
This can help avoid injuries from typing or sitting too long.
If something at work makes you feel unsafe or unhealthy,
report it to your manager.

Expressions Discussing recommendations

slippery 滑

What were the recommendations?
She said we needed ...
She strongly advised ...
She also recommended ...
She demanded safer procedures for ...

Discussing recommendations

Use expressions like these to ask about recommendations:

What were the final recommendations?
Have they demanded new workplace regulations?

Use expressions like these to report on recommendations:

First, the expert said we needed to improve the workplace environment.
He said we have to do something about the bathroom floor. It's too slippery.
He also recommended that we purchase new first-aid kits.
He strongly advised that we have regular evacuation drills.


Can you advise me about the new safety regulations?

We need to evacuate the building immediately.

I thought some of their demands  were unreasonable.

Can you recommend  a good consultant to write the report?

There was definitely a need  for better safety procedures.

I asked the expert to  compile a report.

Listen and record what you hear

I think that's a pretty good recommendation.

What were the final recommendations?

Final Task Discussing workplace safety

ou and a colleague are discussing the final report of a health and safety expert who has recently examined your workplace. Listen and record the correct response.