Exercise 18. Watch Video 6.2 to learn more about construction safety rules and answer the following questions.

CONSTRUCTION SAFETY RULES

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iwe8x_LnLQ

1) List the hazards that put construction workers at risk.

2) What is the purpose of the video?

3) What is the first tip about?

4) What should you do to set up stable scaffolding?

5) How many feet must it be from electrical power lines?

6) What does the second section deal with?

7) How many tips are given? What are they?

8) How should you use stairways?

Fig.40. The importance of following the rules

9) What safety practices must be followed when using trenches?

10) Name at least three types of personal protective equipment.

Exercise 19. Write an essay on the topic “The importance of safety rules at work”. You are to fill in the template. The following instructions will help you.

Introduction: Write one or two sentences that introduce your topic, including a brief description of the main ideas. Conclusion: Write one or two sentences that will conclude your essay. These can summarize the main ideas, describe what is important about the topic, or talk about what the reader should take away from the essay. Supporting Details: Write at least three supporting details for each main idea. Main Ideas: List the main ideas about your topic that you will include in your essay. There can be important facts you’d like to describe, points you’d like to explain, or elements you’d like to define.

TEXT C

Exercise 20. Complete the table.

Word	Synonym/Antonym	Part of Speech	Definition	Translation
Aid
To strike (struck/struck)
Recovery
Kit
Vehicle
Quarterly
Accessible
Treatment
To bandage
Timely

Exercise 21. Read the text below. Match each part of the text (A–C) with the correct heading (1–3).

FIRST AID

1. Facilities

2. First aid

3. Equipment

Fig. 41. First Aid Station

A. _______________

First aid is emergency help given to an injured or

suddenly ill person using readily available materials.

It may be as simple as cleaning and bandaging a minor cut

on a worker’s finger, or it can be complicated, such as

providing care for a worker who has been struck by a piece

of moving equipment. The objectives of first aid are the

same regardless of the situation. They are to:

• preserve life;

• prevent the injury or illness from becoming worse;

• promote recovery.

B. ______________

Employers must provide and maintain a first aid station in the workplace. Pick a location for the kit that it is accessible at all times. Companies who use service vehicles should ensure that first aid kits are provided for each vehicle. As well, provide a first aid kit when workers are operating heavy construction and maintenance equipment at a distance from the first aid station. The contents will vary according to the number of employees regularly employed in that workplace. Inspect each kit at least quarterly, then sign and date the inspection card.

C. _____________

In a workplace with few employees, the first aid station may be as simple as a first aid kit placed in an accessible area. Large companies (over 200 employees) are required to have a first aid room. On construction projects, it’s the responsibility of the general contractor to provide the first aid station. It should be located in the site office. On a large project, set up additional first aid stations to ensure timely access to treatment. In all cases, the regulation requires you to post “In Case of Injury at Work” poster, a first aid kit inspection card, and the valid first aid certificates of the first aid providers in the workplace.

Exercise 22. Is it True or False?