6.3 SAFETY AND SECURITY SAFETY RULES AND SIGNS Safety at work The safety of workers is a common . Newspapers and TV channels often report news of accidents, some of them very serious, which have happened to workers while they were working, and which have sometimes caused the death of the people . To avoid this, rules and laws have been made to workers from being hurt or when using machines, tools, chemicals, or electricity. concern involved prevent injured Some rules Here are some examples of general rules to follow in order to work safely: Always use Personal Protective Equipment or PPE (protective clothing, a hard hat, , gloves, safety boots or shoes) ; safety goggles 1 Always inspect machines and tools before starting working on them, making sure the equipment is in good condition and functioning properly; If you have to use any machine for your job, follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer; Make sure that machines and tools are turned off before working on them. If you have to lift weights, it is advisable to use a ; if this is not provided, learn how to lift weights properly without hurting your back and possibly ask for help; forklift When dealing with chemicals, make sure they are properly and stored; this will avoid injuries, respiratory problems, or poisoning; labelled Concentrate fully all the time while doing your job. DO Look up a definition of "Personal Protective Equipment" on the Internet. 1 Safety signs 2 Safety signs are often on the where electrical machinery, tools, or chemicals are used in order to promote safe behaviour among workers or visitors and them about the risks they may be exposed to. Signs can indicate: displayed premises warn : they are usually round and red, often with a diagonal red bar; Prohibition : they are usually round and blue; Obligation : they are usually triangular yellow signs; Warning : they often make use of arrows; Directions : they are usually rectangular, green signs; Emergency equipment : they are red and rectangular in shape. The equipment to use in case of fire DO How many safety signs can you see every day and where do you see them? 2