Warm-Up 3 is all about turning informal, spoken language into formal, written language. The prompt is the kind of thing a health-and-safety officer might say when she's on a site visit, but the written version of her recommendations will use different grammatical structures and different words … because it's written and formal, not spoken and informal.
Remember that you've only got FIVE sentences to produce - you don't need to write the entire report.
Karin Smedman said...
ReplyDeleteAccording to the Health and Safety Executive in Sweden, work boots with reinforced soles and toecaps are needed to avoid injuries on the contractors´feet.
To wear a helmet is compulsory and to avoid the contractors from being aurally handicapped, the helmet should have built-in ear muffs.
Since the contractors are working at high levels, safety arrangements are needed to prevent accidents.
The certificates of the three diggers and the dumper truck are not valid anymore and the vehicles need to be tested immediately for further usage.
An authorized mechanic must inspect the hydraulic systems on the vehicles to assure that no leak has appeared.
1. In Sweden, there are rules about the construction that is obligatory to follow according to the Health and Safety Executive. Therefore, it is necessary to resolve these incidents or you are not allowed to build.
ReplyDelete2. I noticed workers are wearing trainers for hazardous areas while they are carrying heavy materials. It is really risky for them. It is a requirement that workers wear proper work boots, with reinforced soles and toecaps.
3. In Sweden, it is obligatory that workers wear safety helmets. It is not allow anyone walk near the worksite without wearing them.
4. About the noise level it is within normal limits. But it is necessary that workers wear ear headphones and a mesh to protect the face.
5. Swedish safety rules on barriers and fences are very strict. It is a dangerous area for people. It is imperative to put fences and safety barriers to the proper height around the construction zone before to start building above ground level.
Olga Golopolosova said...
ReplyDeleteThe Swedish Health and Safety Executive says about it is obligatory to follow construction rules.
Contractor workers must work in boots with reinforced soles and toecaps.
The noise level is higher than it can be as normal working conditions so everyone has to have helmet with built-in ear muffs.
Fences and safety barriers are necessary before starting building above ground level for creating the safety for people who can be close to the construction.
Three diggers and a dumper truck are not allowed to be used, have to be tested before usage and must to be checked by test station.
The working conditions during the establishment of the exihibiton centre in Kalmar are, according to the health and safety executive in Sweden, substandard. Several criteria need to be fulfilled if the work is to continue. The safety of the contractors is inadequate and have to be enhanced by the use of hardhats with built in ear protectors and boots with reinforced soles and toecaps. Furthermore everywhere the construction take place over ground level there has to be safety barriers. Thirdly several of the excavators and dumper trucks need to be examined by the test station and by an authorized mechanic to renew the test certificates and adjust the leaks in the hydraulic systems.
ReplyDeleteAccording to information from The Health and Safety Executive, there are Swedish regulations regarding safety and health conditions in a building site. We are obligated to conform to the ordinances otherwise we are prohibited to continuing to build.
ReplyDeleteAccording to the Swedish regulations, everyone at the construction site needs to use a safety helmet.
Due to the high noise level, ear protectors are required.
In order to prevent injuries constructors workers have to use work boots with reinforced soles and toecaps.
Fences and safety barriers are crucial safety features when working above ground level.
Marta Fernández-Vega Rodríguez
ReplyDeleteI am writing to let you know our Health and Safety Plan. We have some norms and rules that companies have to respect in their buildings. Maybe in China you have another rules or ways to control the buildings, for this reasons I am going to enumerate you different tips that you have to respect in order to continue the construction in a safety way.
Firstly, having proper work boots, with reinforced soles and toecaps is essential. Workers need to be well protected and to have appropriate footwear in order to avoid injures on the feet.
In Sweden, wearing a safety helmet is compulsory. Everybody needs to use an appropriate helmet, it is not allowed be in the building work without it.
Due to the high noise level, every worker has to wearing ear protectors. The best and safety way is to get some helmets that have built-in ear muffs and a mesh to cover the face.
Rules about fences and safety barriers are very strict. It is mandatory to use fences and safety barriers of the proper height in every construction area before starting building above ground level.
We had a visit from the Health and Safety Executive, it was concluded that there are a number of things that have to be sorted out before we can continue building the exhibition center here in Kalmar.
ReplyDeleteContractors have to wear work boots with reinforced soles and toecaps to prevent injuries to the feet.
It is obligatory to wear hardhats on the work site, helmets with built-in ear muffs and a mesh to cover the face was recommended.
Anything built above ground level needs to be surrounded by fences and safety barriers of the proper height to prevent accidents.
Three of the excavators and a dumper truck needs to be inspected by the test station and an authorized mechanic so that the certificates can be renewed and to make sure the hydraulic systems on the vehicles is not leaking.
… Regardless of working procedures in China nor the contractors nationality there are quite a few safety regulations concerning construction in Sweden. …
ReplyDelete... Due to Swedish safety instructions our contractors must use approved hardhats, without exception, whenever they are on site. …
… Because of the risk of falling we need to improve our standards and safety measures regarding our fencing. According to Swedish standard there have to be safety barriers as soon as work is being done above ground-level. ...
… Proper shoe wear is paramount due to hazards of impaling or crushing ones foot during construction. Regulations instruct local contractors to use shoes with reinforced soles and toecaps. …
… Considering the risk of permanent hearing impairment due to noise levels at the construction site we are urged to acquire ear protection for our contractors. …
In Sweden, there are rules about the building, which are compulsory according to the Health and Safety Executive. Hence, the workers need to wear proper work boots, with reinforced soles and toecaps to avoid injuries on the constructors’ feet.
ReplyDeleteIt is obligatory to wear an approved safety helmet, which has built-in ear muffs and mesh to cover the face.
Fences and safety barriers are necessary before starting building above ground level to avert accidents and injuries on the constructors.
The certificates of three diggers and a dumper truck are expired and not allowed to be used until they are tested at the test station.
An authorized mechanic must check the hydraulic systems of the vehicles and needs to make sure that there are no leaks anymore.
The Health and Safety Inspector suggested us that the trainers our workers wearing should be replaced with proper clothes with work boots, reinforced soles and toecaps in order to guarantee safety.
ReplyDeleteHardhats are compulsory workwear in Sweden because of the risk of falling.
Helmets contained ear muffs and a mesh are recommended to prevent our workers from the noise problem which can be happened.
Fences and barriers should be installed with proper height which can protect people from falling incidents everywhere.
Three diggers and a dump truck in our building site were confirmed with overdue certificates, so they need to be renewed through checking by an authorized service center.
In Sweden we have certain kinds of rules that everybody has to follow. The rules will also apply in here, if you don’t obey the rules you will get winded up.
ReplyDeleteFor safety reasons it is obligatory to wear prober working shoes that are hard on the top in case of something will fall on their feet. Normal shoes are regarded dangerous in these kinds of working areas.
Wearing a prober working helmet is mandatory.
We would advice the workers to wear an ear protector, even though the noise levels are quite normal. For a good example a helmet with ear protectors is advisable.
For the safety of the workers we advise you to use safety fences and barriers.
Due to safety conditions, it is important to follow certain rules regarding clothing and the environment for employees.
ReplyDeleteHelmets, special working clothes and shoes are not optional; all employees must wear them when they are at this location, trainers do not protect from being injured if an accident happens.
All employees should wear ear protectors, we recommend buying special helmets with both ear protectors and a mesh for covering of the face.
When working above ground level, it is necessary to use fences and barriers of the proper high to avoid that the employees are falling down and injure themselves.
Some of the machines that you have in use do not have an approved test certification anymore and before the machines can be used again, you need to go and get them tested and approved.
We had a visit from the Health and Safety Executive, it was concluded that there are a number of things that have to be sorted out before we can continue building the Exhibition Center.
ReplyDeleteFor the first we should improve working clothes, those who work have to use shoes with steel toecaps and a helmet, is a must not an option.
The employees also need to use hearing protection because of the noise level and also a network that covers the face as a preventive measure.
Because of the risk of falling we need to improve fences on the alloy area wherever we are building above ground level, it reduces the risk of injury.
At least we have found three excavators and one dump truck in our area that are not authorized to use, then their test certificate runs out, it must be approved and can hopefully be done within the next few days by a certified mechanic.
In Sweden, all building sites are subject to health and safety rules.
ReplyDeleteAccording to the rules, everyone has to wear a approved safety helmet on the construction area.
To avoid wounds with nails, bricks or other materials, workers need work boots with reinforced soles and toecaps.
In order to offer a better security, it is advised to provide to workers helmets with built-in ear muffs and a mesh to cover the face.
According to the regulations, it is compulsory to use fences and safety barriers to secure all building areas above ground level.
1. On demand of the Swedish Health and Safety authority there is a number of security issues that have to be adjusted to avoid closing the construction yard at the Exhibition Centre in Kalmar.
ReplyDelete2. Firstly, it is essential to ensure that construction workers are wearing proper work boots with reinforced soles and toecaps in order to minimise risk of getting injured.
3. Furthermore, approved safety helmets with built-in ear protectors and a mask to cover the face are compulsory on construction yards in Sweden.
4. To diminish the risk of unexpected accidents, fences and safety barriers have to be established around the working area.
5. Moreover, some of the machinery in plant facilities (three diggers and a dumper truck) is without valid certificates and this must immediately be overlooked and inspected by authorised mechanic before they are used.
It is with great significance that the co-workers are using suitable working boots with reinforced soles and toecaps to prevent injuries whilst the building is due.
ReplyDeleteDue to the stringent Swedish regulation system we have put together an extensive report to which you are required to follow.
It is strictly prohibited to enter the site without wearing an approved safety helmet - hardhats are not considered as approved.
During the inspection there were found several plants which did not have valid test certificates, these have driving ban with immediate effect. They can be brought back into service as soon as they´ve been approved by an authorised mechanic.
Annelie Berntsson says:
ReplyDeleteAccording to the Health and Safety executive in Sweden it is compulsory to wear a helmet, when entering the site.
When entering the site it is compulsory to wear boats with steel toe-cap and reinforced soles, this law exist to protect the workers in the environment when working with sharp and heavy materials.
It is recommended to wear ear protectors against high noise level when working on the site, the best way to protect the ears is to wear a helmet with built-in ear protectors.
There are strict rules about safety on the construction area, fences and safety barriers are supposed to protect workers and visitors from getting hurt.
The test certificates on three diggers and one dumper has run out, we are taking them to the station for tests and also have them checked out by an authorized mechanic.
Report on the health and safety inspection
ReplyDeleteThe inspection of the Health and Safety Executive in Kalmar has been made on the building site. The inspector informed us that we have to do a couple of adjustments to comply to the Swedish law of Health and Safety without any delay. Otherwise the inspector will order that the building site should be closed down.
The inspector made the following remarks:
• The contractors must have proper work boots with reinforced soles and toecaps.
• All contractors and visitors to the building site must wear approved safety helmets. The inspector recommended to use helmets with built-in ear muffs and a mesh.
• There has to be fences and safety barrier everywhere building is done above the ground level.
• The test certificates for 3 of the diggers and 1 dumper truck have expired and have to be renewed.
Recommendations
ReplyDeleteThe inspector’s comments from the Health and Safety Executive at the exhibition centre in Kalmar, Sweden, are as follows:
Construction workers are required to wear proper working boots with reinforced soles and toecaps in order to prevent the increased risk of foot injury.
Certified safety helmets are required by law in Sweden and must be in use by all construction workers.
A safety helmet should consist of a built in ear muff combined with a mesh face protector.
All workplaces above ground level regarding fences and safety barriers should conform to national guidelines to prevent safety hazards.
Three diggers and one dumping truck need to renew certifications of permit, as a result, an emergency appointment has been arranged to conduct the necessary maintenance checks on the heavy duty equipment.
Due to the high noise level, the optimal solution would be to acquire hardhats with built in hearing protection.
ReplyDeleteWorkers should be provided shoes, reinforced with toe caps and a thick sole to prevent injuring their feet whilst carrying heavy objects.
Workers must not enter the building site without wearing mandatory equipment, such as hardhats that have been approved by the regulations.
The company must ensure that there are appropriate safety barriers and fences in place whenever construction takes place above ground level.
Three of the diggers and one of the dumpers in use on the plant do not have valid test certificates and must be taken out of use immediately and may not be used until they have been inspected and approved.
1. In Sweden, there are construction regulations and rules which need to be followed, if these rules are not observed, there will be consequences.
ReplyDelete2. For the worker´s safety, correct uniforms and safety equipment must be worn all times.
3. For building construction, approved safety helmets are mandatory. In high noise environments,
either ear plugs or helmets with built-in hearing protection should be worn and also with facial protection.
4. If construction is done at heights higher than ground level, safety barriers and fences should be set-up to prevent worker from falls.
5. Proper certification for all equipment is required. Use of equipment may be prohibited unless all necessary documentation is available.
Our building site has just received a visit from the Health and Safety Executive and they wanted us to know that there are some rules in Sweden concerning working conditions.
ReplyDeleteSafety and adapted equipment have to be providing to workers on the building site in order not to have any accidental problems.
Proper work boots with reinforced soles and toecaps and helmets with built-in hearing protection are the main things to wear for workers.
Concerning building above ground level, fences and safety barriers of the proper height have to be set up for the security of our workers.
Last but not least, test certificates were not up to date concerning three diggers and a dumper truck and we need to ask for an emergency appointment at the test station to be authorised to use it again.
Natalia Carlsson
ReplyDeleteIn accordance with the Health and Safety Executive regulations the following improvements are required on the building site:
Approved safety helmets, preferably equipped with built-in ear muffs and a mesh, are mandatory for all the workers.
Proper working boots with reinforced soles and toecaps must be worn by all the workers on the building site.
When building above ground level fences and safety barriers of proper height are compulsory.
The three diggers and a dumper truck whose test certificates have expired can be brought back into service just after an inspection conducted by an authorized mechanic.
According to the Swedish Health and Safety executive, the following recommendations need to be implemented in order for the construction of the Exhibition Centre in Kalmar to continue.
ReplyDeleteFirstly, to ensure protection of the health and safety of the workers, they must wear approved helmets with built-in earmuffs and mesh that covers their face. Their work boots shall be equipped with special reinforced soles and toecaps. Then, the three diggers and one dump truck need a new valid certificate from an authorised mechanic. Subsequently, for the safety of all of the workers and visitors, fences and safety barriers have to be inspected to ensure that they are in compliance with the Swedish regulations regarding height.
Anna Hjelm
ReplyDeleteFirstly, in Sweden it is compulsory for all workers to use helmets at all times when present at the work site.
We strongly recommend that these helmets have built-in hearing protection in order to protect the health of the employees.
It is crucial that the machinery that do not possess the valid certificates is removed from the work site immediately and that this issue is seen to by contacting the proper authority.
Due to the safety of the workers we urge you to install proper safety barriers at all levels above ground level.
If these recommendations is not seen to immediately it will be necessary to close down the work site.
The Health and Safety Inspector has informed us that the construction conditions are very strict in Sweden, therefore it is important to follow the directions given about the clothing we should wear and how to put fences and safety barriers to keep people from getting hurt.
ReplyDeleteWorkers should wear proper footwear, with reinforced soles and toecaps; but it is also important to protect the head, the ears and the eyes, so the best approach would lead helmets that had built-in ear muffs and a mesh to cover the face.
According to the fences and safety barriers, it is important to ensure that they have the proper height above the ground level before starting to build.
In relation to the test certificates, there are three diggers and a dumper truck whose certificates have expired, and it is necessary to stop using them until the test station and an authorised mechanic has examinated them.
In conclusion, the Health and Safety Executive informed that failure to follow Swedish rules, the building of the exhibition centre in Kalmar will have to close.
Due to a report from the Health and Safety Executive it is of great importance that we immediately take action with the stated points below.
ReplyDeleteAccurate equipment need to be acquired to improve the safety for the people working on the site.
Safety barriers and fences of the proper height need to be put to place as soon as the building has reached first level.
To eschew physical accidents it is compulsory for everyone at the site to wear safety helmets and proper boots with toecaps and reinforced soles; which ought to be acquired instantly.
Three of the excavators and one dumper truck need to get surveyed and have their test certificate renewed before they can be brought into service again.
According to the Swedish organization Health and Safety Executive, some of our systems are not any more for the standards. We hardly recommend abiding by the following rules:
ReplyDeleteFirst of all it is compulsory for workers to wear safety protections such as proper work boots, with reinforced soles and toecaps because workers are carrying heavy materials.
Second of all hardhats such as safety helmets are compulsory on a construction site. It is essential to provide those kinds of helmets to workers to ensure their safety.
Third of all the construction site must be surrounded by fences and barriers to avoid any fatal fall but also to prevent any stranger person to enter in the site.
Finally it is compulsory in Sweden to test regularly machines used on the construction site by workers to make sure everything is working properly and can be used safely. This is why we need to get new test certificates for some of our materials.
Due to the unsafe working environment and the tasks that have to be performed by the workers, safety shoes with reinforced soles and steel toecaps are required.
ReplyDeleteIt is not allowed to enter the site without an approved safety helmet, which is compulsory for everyone.
In order avoid hearing damages, it is strongly recommended to use safety helmets with integrated hearing protectors and a face shield.
In all areas where we build above ground level, it is obligatory to install fences and safety barriers of proper height.
It is obligatory for all building site machines to receive valid test certificates and therefore an inspection for three diggers and a dumper truck is required, before they can be brought back to service.
Mi Lindqvist:
ReplyDeleteAccording to The Swedish Health and Safety Executive there are a few things needed to be followed when it comes to the working conditions on the building site.
In Sweden there are strict regulations for what the workers must wear such as hearing protection, work boots, and safety helmets.
The Swedish Health and Safety Executive recommend that all the workers will use work boots with reinforced soles and toecaps, approved safety helmets with built in ear muffs and a mesh to cover the face.
Other things needed to take action on is the three diggers, the dumper truck and the safety barriers, they need service.
We need to alter these things within a short period of time so we can keep our deadlines at the building site.
When working in Sweden there are quite a few rules and regulations that need to be followed to assure the safety of the workers.
ReplyDeleteWhen working on a construction site, the workers need to use proper work boots with reinforced soles and toecaps.
It’s compulsory to wear hardhats - preferably with built-in earmuffs and a mesh to cover the face - and you must not let anyone on the site unless they are wearing one.
Due to our strict safety rules, you need to make sure that there are fences and/or safety barriers for all the construction being done above ground level.
You need to make sure to take some of your vehicles to the test station to get their certificates renewed: I noticed that on three of your diggers and one dumper truck the certificates had expired, which means that you must not use them until the certificates have been renewed according to Swedish law
According to the Health and Safety Executive in Sweden, there are rules to follow about safety and the environment for contractor workers.
ReplyDeleteFirst, they must work in reinforced soles and toecaps in order to avoid injures on their foot.
Next, it is not allowed to enter the site without an approved safety helmet, so wearing helmets are compulsory for them and we also recommended that you should get some helmets that have built-in ear muffs and a mesh to cover the face.
Third, it is necessary for the safety of workers to clear up fences and barriers of the proper height.
Finally, three diggers and a dumper truck need to be inspected by the test station and we also advised that you ask an authorised mechanic to check the hydraulic systems, so you go and get an appointment.
Firstly, according to the Health and Safety Inspector, workers have to be provided with proper work boots to prevent injuries on the building site.
ReplyDeleteSecondly, helmets do not satisfy Swedish safety regulations and need to be replaced by approved safety helmets with built-in ear muffs and a mesh to cover the face.
Then based on the safety requirements, fences and safety barriers of the proper height are supposed to be installed around the building site whilst work above ground level is in progress.
Subsequently, some machines not capable of operation were found on the building site that need to be tested by authorised mechanic.
In conclusion, the construction of the exhibition centre will be suspended if the Swedish safety regulations will not be strictly followed.
Regardless of the rules that apply in China, all construction workers in Sweden have to abide certain regulations in order to be legal.
ReplyDeleteProper safety boots with reinforced soles and toe caps must be worn at all times in order to prevent accidents. The use of trainers is strictly prohibited.
Anyone that wishes to enter the building site must wear a hard hat at all times.
The level of noise at the construction site induces that ear protection is highly recommended to wear. An additional net on the helmet protecting the face is also desirable.
All construction which is done above ground level must be done with surrounding safety net that prevents the workers to fall.
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ReplyDeleteIn Sweden, the conditions of construction safety are very important and strict. Make sure that all employees wear appropriate clothing and facilities that have a device security fences and barriers.
ReplyDeleteAll workers should wear helmets to protect their head, and the tools to protect the eyes and ears, which can be earmuffs and mesh to protect the face.
It is highly recommended wearing hearing protection to prevent long term damage, and eye protection to improve the safety of all workers.
Similarly, it is necessary to have valid certificates in order to exercise the machines work, the authorities can stop the process if requirements are not met.
All these measures are mandatory and his target is to protect employees, since it must work to reduce mortality to 0%.
Fran Beresaluze.
It is mandatory to wear safety helmets.
ReplyDeleteBuilding above ground level requires fences and safety barriers to prevent falling accidents.
Diggers and dumper trucks should have legitimate certificates to be allowed to be used.
Considering the noise level it is recommended to be using ear protectors.
To be allowed to work on site all personell should be wearing work boots.
The working environment on the building site is unsafe according to the Swedish Health and Safety Executive, therefore we have to follow their requirements in order to continue building our exhibition center in Kalmar.
ReplyDeleteThe contractors need to wear proper work boots, with reinforced soles and toecaps, to avoid getting injured by stepping on nails or dropping heavy objects on their feet.
The contractors also need to wear approved safety helmets to reduce the risk of injury if an accident does occur.
Due to the high noise level on the building site, the workers have to wear ear protectors, preferably the kind that are built into the helmets.
Fences and barriers of the proper height must be installed since our employees works above ground level.
FROM Evelyn Rompelman
ReplyDeleteThere have been some discoveries regarding the working conditions and the differences in rules and regulations of your Chinese company, here in Sweden.
We have found many issues with safety procedures, and are concerned for the wellbeing of your employees.
For companies in Sweden, there are rules about safety, such as: all workers must wear hard hats (better if they have built in ear-muffs and mesh facial coverings), proper work boots with steel toes, as well as safe working conditions- for example: safety barriers.
Another issue we have found is that three of your diggers and one of your dump trucks have certificates that have run out; by law you must discontinue use of these machines until you get up to date certificates for them.
These problems are very fixable, and can and must be sorted out immediately, however if they are not, unfortunately, we will have to close you down.
The Health and Safety Inspector warned that if Health and Safety regulations are not complied inside the building site, he may enforce the closure of the site.
ReplyDeleteThe Health and Safety Inspector required workers to wear boots suitable for working conditions, i.e., these must incorporate reinforced soles and toecaps.
Three excavators and a dumper truck have been considered inadequate for being put into service due to expired test certificates. Furthermore, leaks on the hydraulic systems of two of these plants are suspected.
From here on, workers are required to be prevented from entering the site if they are not wearing a safety helmet. Head protection safety measures are compulsory for workers inside the site.
The Health and Safety Inspector suggested ear muffs and a mesh to be incorporated on safety helmets as a way of workers to meet hearing and face protection requirements.
Firstly, here in Sweden the rules and obligations regarding to the Health and Safety inside the sites are highly required to continue this project.
ReplyDeleteHence changes are needed, otherwise the site may be close down.
Secondly, in order to provide safety to the workers inside the site that are highly important that they wear a proper work boots within soles and toecaps to avoid injuries. Also all workers has a need to wear an approval safety helmet. Due to. hardhats is a compulsory workwear.
Regarding to the noise level which presents stable conditions by the rules. On the other hand, hardly I saw a person wearing a ear protection either a mesh to cover their face from the dust. In spite of the fact that, those are safety requirements too.
According to provide a safety working environment, safety barriers which the proper height are required in order to avoid falling injuries unexpected.
In conclusion, it appears that you have some machinery running without possess an approved test certification. Consequently, three diggers and a dumper truck has not beed permitted to use until their test certificate has run out.