What’s happening today?
We need to plan the work schedule for the construction ofthese houses. Let’s go and talk to the site manager.
Hello.
Hi, Guido.
Did the results of the soil test arrive yesterday?
Yes, they were all negative, so we can start work.
What about the labour force?
Have we got all theconstruction workers we need?
Well, we have 4 bricklayers, 4 ironworkers and 2labourers.
Yes, I think that’s OK.
We need to fix regular meetings tocheck that the project is always on schedule. Sure.
So is everything ready to start work tomorrow?
Yes, I think so. Good.
Contact all the workers and I’ll be here tomorrowmorning at 8 o’clock to start.
Well, he seems very organised! Let’s hope so!
Well, as this is your first day, I want to take you on a tourof inspection of the site and talk about safety meaures.
These are very important.
There are very strict laws onbuilding site safety and any infringements incur large fines.We don’t want any fines! I don’t think I have the right clothes. No, your shoes aren’t
suitable.
You need steel-toe bootsand a hard hat too.
Where can I get them?
Here, in the PPE cupboard.
PPE stands for PersonalProtective Equipment.
I can give you the hat and bootsbefore we start the tour.
What size boots do you take? Size 9 – that’s a 43, I think. Here you are.
Thanks.
Now let’s go and have a look at the site.
If you are workingon the scaffolding, you will need the correct gloves and youmust always wear a safety harness in case you fall.
Wedon’t want any accidents on this site!
Do you have anyquestions?
What happens if we don’t have the right equipment?
We have enough equipment for all our workers, so thereare no excuses.
I understand.
I come round and check every day that all our workers are
dressed correctly.
There are also inspectors who come tothe site and they are very strict.
Do they come often?
They don’t usually tell you when they’re coming!
As I saidbefore, any infringement and the company gets a big fine.
It’s not only a question of safety, it may also stop work onthe site. So, it’s very important to respect the rules.