Lea how to talk about emergencies and respond to workplace accidents in English, including useful safety phrases.
EN: 🚨 In this lesson, you’ll lea key English expressions to deal with emergencies, accidents, and safety conce s at work.
ES: 🚨 En esta lección aprenderás expresiones clave en inglés para manejar emergencias, accidentes y situaciones de riesgo en el trabajo.
🎧 Audio explicativo
[Tablero] Grammar Focus: Would like / Can / Shall
- He slipped on the wet floor. → Completed past action
- She called the manager immediately.
- They reported the accident to HR.
Waiter: Help! One of the chefs just slipped and fell in the kitchen!
Manager: Is he conscious? Did he hit his head?
Waiter: He’s awake but seems hurt. I think he twisted his ankle.
Manager: Call the first aid officer now. I’ll check on him.
Waiter: On it! Should I also call an ambulance?
Manager: Yes, if he can’t walk. Better to be safe.
Waiter: I’ll inform the team and put a sign near the wet floor.
Manager: Good thinking. Make sure no one else gets injured.
Waiter: He’s in pain but stable. The first aid officer is on the way.
Manager: Thank you. Let’s stay calm and follow the emergency protocol.
🗣️ Useful Phrases
- There’s been an accident in the kitchen!
- Call first aid right away.
- Put up a wet floor sign, please.
- He twisted his ankle and can’t walk.
- Let’s follow the emergency protocol.
🗣️ Useful Vocabulary
| British English | American English | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| first aid | first aid | Basic medical help given before professional care. |
| ambulance | ambulance | A vehicle used to take injured people to hospital. |
| slip | slip | To lose balance and fall accidentally. |
| twist | twist | To injure by tu ing a body part unnaturally. |
| injury | injury | Damage to the body from an accident. |
| wet floor | wet floor | Slippery surface that may cause accidents. |
| emergency | emergency | A sudden, serious, and unexpected situation. |
| report | report | To formally tell someone about a problem. |
| protocol | protocol | A set of rules to follow in emergencies. |
| stable | stable | In a safe and not worsening condition. |
EN: 🆘 Now you can respond calmly and clearly in emergency situations using English at work.
ES: 🆘 Ahora puedes reaccionar con calma y claridad ante emergencias en el trabajo usando inglés.
🎯 Match the Phrases
| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Call first aid | a. Get medical help quickly |
| Twist an ankle | b. Injure the foot by tu ing it |
| Report the incident | c. Inform someone about the event |
| Put up a sign | d. Wa others of danger |
⚡ Quick Check Quiz
- What should you do if someone slips?
- a) Laugh
- b) Call first aid
- c) Leave them alone
- Which is an emergency protocol action?
- a) Hide the problem
- b) Ignore the accident
- c) Report to the manager
🌍 Cultural Tip
EN: In many restaurants, employees are trained in first aid and must report accidents immediately. Quick action helps prevent bigger problems.
ES: En muchos restaurantes, los empleados reciben formación en primeros auxilios y deben reportar los accidentes de inmediato. Actuar rápido evita problemas mayores.