1. English Communication for
Mechanical Engineers
Part 3
主讲人: 康兰
机电工程学院
工程图学教研室

2. Part 3 Case Study
Objectives:
To show practical communication techniques in the field of ME.
To demonstrate how to organize and express your ideas when you meet with different kinds of topics in ME.
To improve your oral English communication skills in ME.

3. Case 1: Speaking Practice —health and safety at work
Background:
1. Mechanical workers and engineers have to follow rules and regulations about safety at work.
Why?
protection of workers;
protect their family: the secondary effect ;
Safety in the workplace is critical to the success of your business
Safety in the workplace is one of key elements to social security.
2. What kind of rules and regulations that workers should follow depends on their workplaces

4. Case 1: Speaking Practice —health and safety at work
Name the safety items below and describe when and
where workers should wear safety protection.
Topic 1:
goggles
helmet
Protective gloves
protective overall
连身式防毒衣
Chemical protective clothing
防化服

5. Case 1: Speaking Practice —health and safety at work
Name the safety signs below.
Topic 2:
Role play
Work in pairs, A and B, imagine A is a security guard, B is
a foreign visitor, explain the following signs to each other.
Eye protection must be
worn in this area
Danger of Electric
or high voltage
Equipment operated by personnel
without certificates forbidden
unlicensed operation is not permitted
Emergency Exit

6. Case 1: Speaking Practice —health and safety at work
Topic 3:
Should companies follow rules when they design safety signs in an occupational environment? If yes, why?
Do you think what kind of rules they should follow when designing safety signs?
Chinese National Standard
The standard sets out the requirements for the design and use of safety signs.
Mandatory signs 命令标志
These signs specify an instruction that must be carried out. Symbols (or pictograms) are depicted in white on a blue circular background. Sign wording, if necessary。

7. Case 1: Speaking Practice —health and safety at work
Prohibition Signs 禁止标志
These signs that specify behavior or actions which are not permitted. The circle and slash is depicted in red over the action symbol in black. Sign wording, if necessary.
Warning Signs 警告标志
These signs warn of hazards or a hazardous condition that is likely to be life-threatening. The hazard symbol is black on a yellow background and a triangle in black is depicted around the hazard symbol. Sign wording, if necessary.
Information Signs 提示标志

8. Case 1: Speaking Practice —health and safety at work
Information Signs 提示标志
These signs indicate the location of, or directions to emergency related facilities (exits, first aid, safety equipment, etc). Feature a white symbol and/or text on a green or red background.

9. Case 1: Speaking Practice —health and safety at work
Topic 4:
Ways to make safety rules or safety signs.
Mandatory signs
1. Wear protective clothing.
2. Always wear protective clothing
2. Always wear protective clothing.
3. Protective clothing must be worn.
Prohibition Signs
Don’t…… (Do not wear loose-fitting clothing)
No …… (No stocking)
Alcohol not permitted on site
Authorized personnel only

10. Case 1: Speaking Practice —health and safety at work
Warning Signs：警告标志
Poison
Danger of poison
Radiation hazard
Warning flammable material
Warning industrial vehicles operating in area
Caution/beware stairs
Information Signs：提示标志
Smoking permitted in this area
Escalator up
Emergency exit

11. Case 1: Speaking Practice
—health and safety at work

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