Unit 18: Vocabulary

"When Brian slipped on the wet floor and sprained his ankle, it was considered a workplace accident and his medical bills were covered by insurance."

"Everyone had to evacuate the building when the smoke detector suddenly sounded the alarm, but luckily Joe had just burnt popcorn in the office microwave, so nobody was hurt."

"The first step you should always take when you witness a serious accident is to call an ambulance, then to provide first aid."

"When the Coronavirus first started spreading, many offices had to shut, as it was contagious and spread easily."

"The dish Arnold brought to the office potluck dinner turned out to be contaminated and gave everyone food poisoning."

"During the fire drill the alarms rang, and everybody had to follow the company's safety protocol and act as if there were a real fire."

"It is important for every organization to have an emergency plan in place, including the provision and marking of emergency exits, instructing employees what to do in case of emergency, and more."

"Certain tasks require protective equipment such as helmets, safety glasses, gloves, etc., in order to minimize risk for workers."

"The building had to be evacuated because of a bomb scare."

"She simply said she felt off, as she wasn't quite able to describe the mixed sensations of nausea, vertigo, and weakness that she was experiencing, and she did not want to worry her co-workers."

"As part of the onboarding process, it is company policy that all employees must attend a first aid training workshop."

"Most workplaces provide insurance for employees in case of injury or illness."

"Always be mindful and pay attention to your environment so as to not miss any signs of danger."

"Inside or outside the workplace, the same rule applies: Prevention is better and easier than cure, so always practice caution and don't take unnecessary risks."

"Every company must have policies in place to protect their employees' physical and mental health, and be prepared for different hazardous scenarios."

"Pay attention to your employer's health and safety regulations, such as hygiene regulations and safety practices."

"The company has a small department that deals exclusively with risk assessment and risk management, in order to be prepared for any situation."

"The cleaning staff are instructed to sanitize all office surfaces at the end of each day."

"All company equipment must fit a certain standard to be allowed to be in use."

"Company equipment is inspected regularly to make sure that everything is up to scratch and does not pose a risk to employees who handle it."