| 1.substance 2.be stored 3.hazardous 4.liquid 5.children 6.poisoning 7.goods 8.pesticides |
a) substances such as chemicals cause over 2,000 deaths in Australia every year. Exposure to chemicals commonly used in households can lead to a variety of short and long term health effects such as b), skin rashes and disorders of the lung, kidney and liver.
A hazardous c) can take many forms gas, powder, d), solid or dust.
Australian homes commonly store small quantities of dangerous e) including petrol, kerosene, f) and pool chemicals such as chlorine. Safe handling suggestions include:
Dangerous goods should be kept in their original containers and never decanted into other bottles.
All labelling, including warning labels and manufacturers' instructions, should remain intact on the packaging.
Different types of dangerous goods should
g) separately to prevent a chemical reaction. Liquids and powders should be separated.
All ignition sources should be kept well away from the storage area.
If in doubt, contact the manufacturer for information. They are required to provide safety information on their products.
Dangerous goods should be kept out of reach of h) in a secure location.
8. Single out the main points of the text. Use the following opening phrases:
The text looks at (the problem of)
The text deals with the issue of..
It is clear from the text that
Among other things the text raises the issue of
The problem ofis of great importance
One of the main points to be singled out is
Great importance is also attached to
In this connection, Id like to say
It further says that
I find the question ofvery important because
We shouldnt forget that
I think thatshould be mentioned here as a very importantmechanism of.
Talking points.
Work in small groups. You are responsible for training some new apprentices on safety in your workplace.
1) Brainstorm different safety precautions people in your workplace should take. (think over a place of job) Write a list.
2) Prepare to explain your list to new apprentices. Explain what they should and shouldnt do, and what could happen if they dont take precautions.
3) Present your safety precautions to the class and answer any questions they have.
TEST YOURSELF
1. One of the main reasons of injuries is.
a) trips and falls b) hazard c) upstairs d) uncareful
2. Staying ..will help you avoid injury.
a) tired b) fresh and alert c) uncareful d) in depression
3. The ergonomically designed furniture and equipment can help you to avoid
a) injuries b) stooping and twisting c) sleeping d) stress
4. If you want to protect your back you.
a) need to carry heavy loads b) need to sit all day long
c) need to keep the load close to your body d) need to do exercises
5. The variety of equipment allows people to be in almost any situation.
|
|
|
a) safe b) hazardous c) critical d) harmless
6. goods are objects or substances that are potentially .. to people or the environment.
a) harmful, useful b) customer, useful c) any, useless d) dangerous, harmful
7. Dangerous goods are classified according to their
a) properties b) use c) harm d) substance
8. A hazardous can take many forms gas, powder.
a) equipment b)products c) substance d)goods
9. Dangerous goods should be kept in . and never decanted into other bottles.
a) any bottles b) their original containers c) anywhere d) open space
10. Dangerous goods should be kept out of reach of in a secure location.
a) children b) table c) special place d) adults
For Fun
