16 What should participants do if they drop a glass object?
A sweep it up immediately
B inform a supervisor right away
C put a warning sign next to it
17 The workshop’s emergency assembly point is located
A near the main gate.
B behind the community hall.
C next to the parking area.
18 What is the rule regarding food and drink in the workspace?
A Only cold snacks are permitted.
B Drinks must be kept in sealed containers.
C It is strictly forbidden at all times.
19 If someone needs to take a break, they are advised to
A sit in the designated rest zone.
B step outside the building.
C return to the reception desk.
20 Before leaving at the end of the session, everyone must
A wash all the brushes they used.
B sweep the area around their bench.
C return tools to the central pegboard.
Keys
11 goggles
12 clamp
13 needle
14 tile
15 flame
16 B
17 B
18 C
19 A
20 B
Transcript
Part 2: You will hear a workshop leader giving a safety briefing to new participants at an upcycling centre.
WORKSHOP LEADER: Welcome to the Elmwood Upcycling Hub. Before we start transforming old goods, I need to run through some safety guidelines. We want everyone leaving with all their fingers intact!
Let’s start with equipment. For the electric drill, standard practice applies. Always tie back long hair. Crucially, you must put on your goggles before you even plug the device in. Don’t rely on your regular spectacles; they lack side protection.
Using the electric jigsaw to cut timber? Never hold the wood down with bare hands. It’s incredibly dangerous. You’ve got to lock your materials down tight using a clamp. We have plenty on the back wall. Once secure, start cutting.
For fabric upcyclers using heavy-duty sewing machines, please focus. They run at high speeds. The main rule here is to keep your fingers well away from the needle at all times. Keep your eyes on the presser foot while sewing.
Some are stripping finishes with a heat gun. When pausing work, never put the hot nozzle directly onto the wooden benches. Always rest the gun on a ceramic tile. There’s one at every station to prevent burns.
Finally, chemical safety. Varnishes and spray paints release fumes and are highly combustible. You must ensure your workspace is completely free from any open flame. That means absolutely no lighters or matches near the finishing bay.
Now, general workshop protocols. If someone drops a glass jar or a ceramic plate, don’t try to sweep it up yourself. Instead, you need to inform a supervisor right away. We’ll grab the heavy-duty dustpan. You don’t need to put a warning sign down, just step back.
In an emergency evacuation, the alarm will sound. Leave your tools and exit through the nearest doors. Do not gather near the main gate, as emergency vehicles enter there, and the parking area is strictly for staff. You should all head to the grassy patch behind the community hall. That is our assembly point.
Regarding refreshments, you might think keeping a sealed bottle of juice on your desk is fine, or eating cold snacks won’t hurt, but we have a strict policy. Eating or drinking is strictly forbidden at all times while you are inside the workshop area.
If you find yourself getting tired standing at a bench, we encourage a break. Don’t just step outside the building, as we need to know where you are in case of fire. Instead, go and sit in the designated rest zone. It’s located just past the reception desk.
Finally, packing up. Volunteers will collect the power tools and return them to the central pegboard. You aren’t expected to wash the paintbrushes; we have a cleaning station. What you absolutely must do, however, is take a broom and sweep the area around your bench.
