Staying Safe at Work: Signs & Systems
Staying Safe at Work: Signs & Systems
Lesson duration is: 120 minItems in this lesson
Staying Safe at Work: Signs & Systems
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Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will
know more about safety signs
how to report incidents
why using PPE is important at work.
Starter: What safety signs would you see in the sector you would like to work in
Childcare
Retail
Hospitality
Hair and beauty
Construction
Health and social care
Enter your question here
Why Do We Use Safety Signs?
We use safety signs to communicate important information quickly and clearly, helping prevent accidents and injuries. They provide visual warnings, mandatory instructions, or emergency guidance so everyone understands hazards and safety requirements without needing lengthy explanations. This ensures a safer environment for workers, visitors, and customers
Activity 1: Matching Safety Signs
Walk around the room. Find a safety sign and match it to the correct meaning on your worksheet.
Types of Safety Signs
1. Warning signs (yellow) 2. Mandatory signs (blue) 3. Prohibition signs (red) 4. Emergency signs (green)
Activity 2: Role-Play Reporting
In groups we are going to plan, and create an audio clip about how we report an accident or unsafe situation to a supervisor. Use the scenarios I have emailed you.
How to Report an Incident
1. Make area safe – Stop work, move away from danger.
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2. Help injured person – Call first aid if needed.
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3. Find supervisor – Go to them immediately.
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4. Tell what happened – Who, what, where, when.
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5. Explain injuries and hazards – Be clear and calm.
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6. Suggest what to do now – Clean up, block area.
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7. Fill in accident report form – Write accurate details.
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8. Check hazard is fixed – Make sure it’s safe- suggest preventive measure
Activity 3: PPE Discussion
Why is Personal Protective Equipment important? Share your experiences or stories from work.
What is PPE equipment?
Common PPE Across Sectors
Gloves, aprons, slip-resistant shoes.
Retail
Helmets, high-visibility vests, boots.
Construction
Professional discussion
in groups of 3-4 you have 20 mins to plan a short 2-4 min proffesional discussion why PPE matters within your sector
Note what PPE is common in your sector
Why you use that
How would you use it
Also ask questions to others in your group at the end
Plenary: Key Points
Safety signs and PPE protect you and others. Reporting incidents quickly helps keep work safe for everyone.
Reflection
How will you use what you have learned about safety in your future job?
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
