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LET'S LEARN! 📚
Hazards and Risks
Hazard
▪️ Hazard is anything that can cause harm (either in the long term or the short term), this could be electricity, noise, pollution, an obstruction, a tripping hazard, damaged or outdated tools, or something less obvious, like an uncooperative or intimidating employee, or stress.
▪️ A risk is the likelihood (low or high) of a hazard causing injury. Hazards need to be isolated, minimised or eliminated before they become risks.
Isolate, Minimise, and Eliminate
▪️ This is a method of dealing with hazards in the proper manner. When a hazard is identified, it must be dealt with immediately. Ideally, all hazards should be eliminated, if this is not possible, they should be isolated, and if this cannot be done, they should be minimised.
▪️ For example, the presence of an exposed live wire presents a serious hazard with the risk of immediate and serious injury. Eliminating the hazard would involve removing the exposed wire entirely, isolating the hazard would involve sectioning off the area so that it is inaccessible and cutting off the power, minimising the hazard would mean ensuring the employees are all aware of the hazard, and are wearing the proper protective equipment. Obviously, when there is a risk of serious injury, the hazard should be eliminated entirely.
LET'S READ! 📖
DIALOGUE
Anna
Melly
Yes, I saw it this morning. It looks like a potential electrical hazard.
Anna
We should isolate the area. Let's put up a warning sign and barricade it off.
Melly
Good idea. I'll report it to the maintenance team right away.
Anna
Meanwhile, we should minimize the risk. Maybe we can unplug the copier until it's fixed.
Melly
Definitely. I'll also send an email to the team, advising them not to use that area.
Anna
Great. Once the maintenance team fixes the wiring, we should check to ensure the hazard is eliminated.
Melly
Absolutely. We'll also ask them to inspect similar areas to prevent future issues.
Anna
Perfect. Working together, we can keep our workplace safe and hazard-free.
QUESTIONS
1. What does Anna suggest to address the loose wiring near the photocopier?
2. How do Anna and Melly plan to minimize the risk of the electrical hazard?
Announcement! ⚠️
QUESTION
1. Why are hard hats now mandatory in all designated construction and work zones according to the passage?
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
👂🏻 Listening Exercise
Direction: Listen to the audio in each item and answer the questions that follow.
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When is it appropriate to use a fire extinguisher in the workplace?
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What is the first thing you should do if you smell smoke?
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Where should you go after leaving the building during a fire, and what should you do until it's safe?
🗣 Speaking Exercise
Direction: Imagine that you are in the situation below and make a short announcement.
You work as an HR officer at a production company. Identify a potential workplace hazard, and create a brief announcement to inform all employees about the issue. Make sure to indicate the reason and other important information.
Hey Melly, have you noticed the loose wiring near the copier?