If you are unable to evacuate
If you cannot escape safely, remain calm and protect yourself by closing as many doors as possible between you and the fire.
Seal all cracks where smoke can enter by using wet materials such as jackets, towels, etc.
If there is a telephone in the room where you are trapped, call 01 or 012 from mobile phone and tell them exactly where you are.
Wait at a window if possible and signal for help by waving an object that can be seen from the outside.
If possible, open a window for air, but do not break it as you may need to close the window if smoke rushes in.
Remain calm while waiting for emergency personnel to rescue you.
B) Read the tips again and mark the statements as true or false.
1. In case of fire you can use elevator to leave the burning building as soon as possible.
2. Try to save coworkers if they are still inside, re-enter the building and find them.
3. Don’t call emergency service; somebody can do it for you.
4. If you are trapped in a smoke, get as low as possible to the floor and move towards the exit.
5. It’s not necessary to have an evacuation plan and practice it.
C) Work in pairs. Make a list of the most important measures to be taken during the fire.
Speaking
10. Find out the information and prepare a short report or presentation about:
1. preventive measures to avoid fire;
2. types of fire protection equipment;
3. evacuation measures in the event of earthquake
11. Look at the evacuation map below. Can you translate it into Russian?
a)
Writing
11. Write office earthquake safety tips. Include information about:
· Preventive measures and preparation
· Measures to be taken during the earthquake
· Evacuation tips
COMPANY PROFILE
LEAD-IN
COMPANY STRUCTURES
Most companies are made up of three groups 'of people: the shareholders (who provide the capital), the management and the workforce. The management structure of a typical,company is shown in the organisation chart.
At the top of the company hierarchy is the Board of' Directors, headed by the Chairperson or President. The Board is responsible for policy decisions and strategy. It will usually appoint a Managing Director or Chief Executive Officer, who has overall' responsibility for the running of the' business. Senior managers or company officers head the various departments or functions within the company, which may include the following: '
a Marketing e Finance
b Public Relations f Production
c Information Technology or IT g Research and Development or R and D
d Personnel or Human Resources'
1. Read the information about Blue Bay Design. Is it better to have a. boss in an organization?
Blue Bay Design is a company in the south of England, which produces printed material for local businesses. The company has no hierarchy and no separate departments. One of the staff of six, Ric Samson, says “We’ve never had any serious problems between people in our organization – nobody’s the boss here”.
Would you feel comfortable working in an organization like this?