Unit 2. Worksite safety.
Worksite safety.
NOTICE (worksite safety poster)
Follow the guidelines below at all times. In the event of an accident, notify a supervisor and call emergency services.
· When working on ladders, follow the 4:1 rule. Avoid falls from scaffolds and pump jacks by wearing a safety harness. Pay attention to the platform’s weight limit. Exceeding that limit can cause a collapse.
· Ensure proper ventilation when working with toxic chemicals in closed spaces. Read the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) thoroughly and take all recommended precautions.
· Know the causes of each class of fire and the correct type of extinguisher to use on each type. Keep fire extinguishers on hand for Class A and B fires.
· Never take water near an electrical ground. Wear rubber-soled boots to protect against electric shock.
· Practice good trench safety. Never stack equipment or pile dirt near trench edges.
1. Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.
1.What equipment allows workers to climb higher on a building?
2.What is an accident that can happen to a worker when using a ladder?
Reading
2. Read the poster on worksite safety. Then, mark the statements as true (T) or false (F).
1. ___ Not following the 4:1 rule can cause a scaffold to collapse.
2. ___ Different classes of fire need different types of fire extinguishers.
3. ___ Not wearing rubber-soled boots violates trench safety.
Vocabulary
3. Fill in the blanks with the correct words and phrases from the word bank.
WORD BANK
Toxic trench safety 4:1 rule
Pump jack material safety data sheet
1. According to the ________, you should wash your eyes thoroughly if the chemical gets in your eyes.
2. Position the ladder according to the _______.
3. Most deaths occur when the walls cave in, so it is important to follow ___guidelines.
4. When he finished installing the windows, Tim lowered the ______ to the ground.
5. This substance is ________ and will cause illnesses if inhaled.
4. Read the sentence pair. Choose where the words best fit the blanks.
1. class / accident
A. The ______ a fire occurred when a piece of paper got too close to a stove.
B. An employee broke his leg in the _______ at the construction site.
2. scaffold / fall
A. Avoid a ______ by wearing a safety harness.
B. John stood on a ______ that was fifteen feet off the ground.
3. ground / ladder
A. The _______ was a metal rod installed into the foundation of the building.
B. Use a _______ to repair the gutter on the roof.
4. closed space / ventilation
A. Keep the window open to ensure proper ________.
B. Never use a toxic chemical in a _______.
5. Listen and read the poster on worksite safety again. Where is proper ventilation very important?
Listening
6. Listen to a conversation between a contractor and an employee. Mark the following statements as true (T) or false (F).
1. __ The woman was injured in a fall
2. __ The woman was on the top step of her ladder.
3. __ The woman broke multiple safety rules.
7. Listen again and complete the conversation.
Employee: You wanted to see me, Mr. Jackson?
Contractor: Yes. I 1 _____ _____ what i just saw. You were standing on the 2 _____ _____ of your ladder.
Employee: Oh, sorry. It was 3 _____ _____ _____ _____.
Contractor: It’s basic ladder safety. You should never stand on the top step of a ladder. Never. It’s 4 _____ _____ to fall.
Employee: I’m sorry. It won’t happen again, Mr. Jackson.
Contractor: Okay. But we still 5 ____ ____ ____. You didn’t follow the 6 ____ ____, either.
Employee: The 4:1 rule?
Contractor: Yes. For every four feet of height, you position your ladder one foot away from the wall.
Employee: Oh, okay. I was about eight feet up. So the ladder should be two feet away from the wall?
Contractor: Exactly. Make sure you follow it next time.
Speaking
8. With a partner, act out the roles below based on Task 7. Then, switch roles.
USE LANGUAGE SUCH AS:
I can’t believe what…
You should…
It won’t happen again.
Student A: You are a contractor. Talk to Student B about:
· Breaking safety rules
· Possible results
· How to correct the situation
Student B: You work for a contractor. Talk to Student A about safety violations.
Writing
9. Use the poster and the conversation from Task 8 to complete the disciplinary write-up.
Disciplinary Write- Up
Employee name: _______
Date of incident: _______
Problem: _______
Steps taken to fix problem: _______
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