B) Dangerous goods in households

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 of…is of great importance

One of the main points to be singled out is

Great importance is also attached to…

In this connection, I’d like to say…

It further says that…

I find the question of…very important because…

We shouldn’t forget that…

I think that…should be mentioned here as a very important…mechanism 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 shouldn’t do, and what could happen if they don’t 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

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