Vocabulary A
Safety Rules
Types of Dangers
100

a person or firm that will supply materials or labor, especially for a building or new construction, or home.

Contractor

100

Name a safety rule at work

Wear protective equipment/clothing, keep exits clear, report unsafe conditions, follow safety manual/rules

100

a storm with a violent wind, in particular a tropical cyclone in the Caribbean.

hurricane

200

a person, company, etc, that enters into a another contract, especially a firm that undertakes to complete part of another person or businesses contract

subcontractor

200

The number one safety danger at work

Falls

200

a mobile, destructive vortex of violently rotating winds having the appearance of a funnel-shaped cloud and advancing beneath a large storm system.

Tornado

300

an order for a good or service that cannot be filled at the current time due to a lack of available supply

backorder

300

the practice of protecting employees from injury and illness.

Workplace safety

300

 any sudden shaking of the ground caused by the passage of seismic waves through Earth’s rocks.

Earthquake

400

the safety procedures that are put in place by an organization in order to eliminate mistakes and catch errors

Safety Check

400

What are some tips for workplace safety

  • Report unsafe conditions
  • Wear protective equipment
  • Maintain good posture
  • Stay informed about new procedures
  • Keep your workspace clean
  • Take breaks
  • Offer guidance to new employees
400

an overflowing of a large amount of water beyond its normal confines, especially over what is normally dry land.

flood

500

 a potential source of harm or adverse health effect on a person or persons’ using at the work place.

Safety hazard

500

What are benefits of workplace safety

  • Prevents injuries and illnesses
  • Improves compliance with laws and regulations
  • Reduces costs, including workers' compensation premiums
500

events caused by nature that can result in loss of life and destruction

Natural disasters