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Starting Point. Discuss the questions below.
How important do you think health and safety is for companies?
How can HR departments encourage a healthy and safe work environment?
Discuss, then compare your ideas with those in the reading text.
Focus on Vocabulary. Write the words under the correct picture.
Focus on Listening. Watch the video. Read the transcript below if necessary.
Transcript
Focus on Comprehension. Answer the questions below about the video.
Focus on Speaking.Â
1. It is safe to assume that during the recruitment process, potential applicants will be more attracted to an organization that has a reputation for offering a healthy and safe work environment for employees. Is this true?
2. The maintenance of a healthy and safe workplace can be facilitated in the selection process by choosing applicants with personality traits that decrease the likelihood of an accident. How could a company do this? Do you think it would work?
3. How should the responsibility for maintaining health and safety in the workplace be divided between individuals, companies and the government?
