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    13 RULES AND WARNINGS


    Contenidos: Verbos modales. If + modal verb. Modo Imperativo.

    Safety

    The safety signs below follow the ISO international standard. This standard is used in the EU because it
    has many different languages. There are three types of safety sign:

     Warning Signs. These signs warn you about a danger. They say things like this: Warning.
    Danger. Be careful. Look out. Hazard. You might injure yourself.
    The signs are yellow and black in colour and triangular in shape. Here are some examples:
    1. Warning. Poison. ___
    2. Danger. Fire hazard here. ___
     Prohibition Signs. These signs prohibit an action. They say: Do not do this. You must not do
    this. Never do this. The signs are red, white and black in colour and round in shape. Here are
    some examples:
    3. You must not lift this with a hook. ___
    4. Never take the guard off this machine, ___
     Mandatory Action Signs. These signs order you to do something. They say: Do this. You must
    do this. Always do this. The signs are blue and white in colour, and round in shape. Here are
    some examples:
    5. Always read the manual before you service this machine. ___
    6. You must use the guard on this circular saw. ___

    A) Match these signs with the examples above. One option is extra.
    a b c d e

    http://www.iso.org/iso/graphical-symbols_booklet.pdf

    B) Complete the warnings with the words in the box.


    don’t might must mustn’t

    1. You _______________ wear a hard hat on the building site.


    2. ______________ go through that door.
    3. You _______________ wear safety gloves everywhere in the factory.
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    4. __________________ touch this machine! It’s very hot.
    5. Be careful! High-voltage electricity. You _________________ get an electric shock.
    6. You _______________ use your mobile phone here.

    Language Box 1

    Wear a hard hat here. Don’t touch the machine.

    Always wear a hard hat here. Never touch the machine.

    You must wear a hard hat here. You must not touch this machine

    Do not touch the machine. You mustn’t touch this machine.

    C) Complete the instructions with these words.


    always do don’t must mustn’t never

    1. ............................... use a lighted match in this workshop.


    2. ............................... wash your hands after using these chemicals.
    3. ............................... enter this small space.
    4. You ............................. wear safety boots when you lift this.

    5. ............................... not smoke in this factory.


    6. You ............................ touch this machine with bare hands. It’s hot.
    7. ............................... smoke in the garage.
    8. ............................... wear safety goggles when you use the sander.
    9. ............................... lift heavy weights alone by hand. Use a lift truck in the workshop.
    10. .............................. wear trainers when you are working in the workshop.
    ............................... wear safety boots.
    11. You ............................ use a cylinder trolley when you move full or empty gas cylinders.
    12. You ........................... use a welder without safety gloves and eye protection.

    D) Make sentences from the table.


    It might get your eyes.
    There might burn an electric shock.
    You could damage yourself
    You might
    You may be fuel inside the tank
    very hot

    …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
    …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
    …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
    …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
    ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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    E) Speaking. Describe the following signs. Use the words below.

    You could... You shouldn´t ...

    You might ... Always ...

    You must ... Never ...

    You mustn’t ... Don’t ...

    You should ... You have to...

    1 2 3 4 5

    6 7 8 9

    F) Circle the correct option.

    a. A: Julie, you can/must go to the disco with your friends. But you may/ must come back at 3

    a.m.

    B: Thanks, mum!

    b. Tomorrow is a national holiday. We don’t have to/ mustn’t go to work.

    c. Furious 8 is a great film. You can/should see it!

    d. I have to/ can use Excel very well.

    e. In the future, teachers may/ must give classes online.

    f. We shouldn’t/have to pay the electricity bill tomorrow.

    g. At work, we don’t have to/mustn’t eat in the office.

    h. Do/ Would you like a biscuit? No, thanks.

    i. Hi, Tim. Can/ May I use your computer for a minute? I want to check my emails.

    j. Shall/ Will I call Brenda Johnson? When shall/ will we meet her?

    E) Read the following text and mark True, False or Doesn’t Say
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    Worksite safety
    Notice
    Follow the guidelines below at all times. In the event of an accident, notify a supervisor and call
    emergency services.
     When working on ladders, follow the 4:1 rule. Avoid falls from scaffolds and pump jacks by
    wearing safety harness. Pay attention to the platform’s weight limit. Exceeding that limit
    can cause a collapse.
     Ensure proper ventilation when working with toxic chemicals in closed spaces. Read the
    Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) thoroughly and take all recommended precautions.
     Know the causes of each class of fire and the correct type of extinguishers on hand for Class
    A and B fires.
     Never take water near an electrical ground. Wear rubber-soled boots to protect against
    electric shock.
     Practice good trench safety. Never stack equipment or pile dirt near trench edges.

    I. Not following the 4:1 rule can cause a scaffold to collapse. ………
    II. Different classes of fire need different types of fire extinguishers. ……..
    III. Toxic chemicals in closed spaces can cause serious breathing problems. ……...
    IV. Not wearing rubber-soled boots violates trench safety. ……..
    V. This text might be found in a poster. ………

    F) Speaking. Rephrase some of the guidelines in G using modal verbs.


    Example: You must…./ You mustn’t …/ You have to … / You should… / You shouldn’t …/

    You ought to … /

    If you don’t wear a harness, you can …

    If you take water near an electric ground, you might …

    The platform may collapse if you …

    G) Explain these signs. What do they mean?

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    Listening

    1. Listen to two conversations. Underline the hazards mentioned.

    o trips and falls o eye injuries and hearing damage


    o electric shocks o clothing getting caught up in machinery
    o cuts

    2. Listen and complete the sentences with the correct modal verb.

    a. You ……………………………. roll up your sleeves.


    b. You …………………………… leave the boxes here.
    c. Someone …………………………… trip over them and hurt themselves.
    …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

    GRAMMAR REFERENCE: MODAL VERBS

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