Business Englishair emissions /eər ɪˈmɪʃnz/ Emissionen in die Luft, Luftverschmutzungen waste gases, vapours and small particles released into the air Approved Code of Practice

Health and Safety

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Dear Readers,

Look out! Whether you work in an office or on a building site, you need to be aware of health and safety issues. When you join a company, you will be given a safety manual to read; depending on your job, you may even have to attend a course. The subject is packed full of important vocabulary that you’ll need to know, particularly if you have to record an incident in the accident report book. Take care and remember to work safely.

Business English MagazinLanguage Guide

This business language guide is a free supplement to Business English Magazin no. 1/2016

Compiled by: Janet Sandford, with collaboration of Prochor AniszczukTranslation by: Ireneusz Smolarkiewicz

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absorption /əbˈzɔːpʃn/

Aufnahme, Absorption the process by which one substance, such as a solid or liquid, takes up another substance, such as a liquid or gas, through minute pores or spaces between its molecules. A paper towel takes up water, and water takes up carbon dioxide, by absorption.

accident /ˈæksɪdənt/

Unfall an unplanned event with a negative consequence, often involving injury and occasionally, death

accident investigation /ˈæksɪdənt ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃn/

Ermittlungsverfahren wegen Unfall

a formal procedure for examining the reasons for an accident

accident report book /ˈæksɪdənt rɪˈpɔːt bʊk/

Unfallsregister a book or electronic file in which the occurrence, extent and nature of an accident or injury are recorded

access /ˈækses/ Eingang/Zugang (z.B. zum Gebäude)

entry to a building or space

air emissions /eər ɪˈmɪʃnz/

Emissionen in die Luft, Luftverschmutzungen

waste gases, vapours and small particles released into the air

Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) /əˈpruːvd kəʊd əv ˈpræktɪs eɪkɒp/

zugelassene Richtlinien a set of rules of safe working practices written or approved by the health and safety authority

aerosol /ˈeərəsɒl/ Aerosol a substance released under pressure to form fine droplets in the air

air exchange rate /eə(r) ɪkˈstʃeɪndʒ reɪt/

Luftwechselrate the rate at which air inside a building is exchanged with air outside

Business English MagazinLanguage Guide

This business language guide is a free supplement to Business English Magazin no. 1/2016

Compiled by: Janet Sandford, with collaboration of Prochor AniszczukTranslation by: Ireneusz Smolarkiewicz

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allergen /ˈælədʒən/ Allergen a substance that causes an allergic reaction

area sampling /ˈeəriə ˈsɑːmplɪŋ/

Flächenstichproben-verfahren

the collection of air samples in a particular area to test for the presence of contaminants

asbestos /æsˈbestəs/

Asbest a heat-resistant fibrous silicate, exposure to which can lead to cancer

asphyxia /asphyxiation /æsˈfɪksiə əsˌfɪksiˈeɪʃn/

Ersticken suffocation through the lack of air or breathing in toxic fumes

audible range /ˈɔːdəbl reɪndʒ/

Hörfrequenzbereich the frequency range over which people hear – approximately 20Hz – 20,000Hz

audiometric testing /ˌɔːdiəʊˈmetrɪk ˈtestɪŋ/

audiometrische Untersuchung

tests conducted to assess somebody’s hearing

background level /ˈbækɡraʊnd ˈlevl/

Niveau (der Substanz) in der Umwelt, Niveau des Hintergrunds (des Lärms, der Radiation, des Lichts usw.)

the naturally occurring level of a chemical or electromagnetic waves in the environment

bandage /ˈbændɪdʒ/

Bandage woven material in a strip used to bind wounds and protect an injured area

barrier cream /ˈbæriə(r) kriːm/

Hautschutzcreme a cream designed to protect hands and other parts of the body from harmful agents

biohazard /ˈbaɪəʊhæzəd/

biologische Gefährdung an organism or biological substance that can present a health risk – e.g. blood

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blood alcohol concentration /blʌd ˈælkəhɒl ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃn/

Blutalkoholgehalt the proportion of alcohol within the blood

boiler /ˈbɔɪlə(r)/ Boiler, Heizungskessel a closed container in which water is heated

biological monitoring /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl ˈmɒnɪtərɪŋ/

biologische Kontrolle the collection and analysis of biological samples such as blood or saliva to establish exposure to toxic substances

body mapping /ˈbɒdi ˈmæpɪŋ/

Körpermapping the technique of identifying work-related health problems by locating aches and pains on the body

breathing zone /ˈbriːðɪŋ zəʊn/

Atemzone, Atmungsbereich the air directly around a worker’s head that is breathed in

breathing zone sample /ˈbriːðɪŋ zəʊn ˈsɑːmpl/

Stichprobe aus der Atemzone a sample of air taken from an area in which employees work

by-product /ˈbaɪˌprɒdʌkt/

Abbauprodukt a secondary or incidentally released product or substance during manufacturing or synthesis of something else

cables /ˈkeɪblz/ Kabel insulated wires used for transmitting electricity or telecommunication data

cancer /ˈkænsə(r)/ Krebs a disease characterised by the abnormal growth of cells

canvas and leather work gloves /ˈkænvəs ənd ˈleðə(r) wɜːk ɡlʌvz/

Arbeitshandschuhe aus Drillich/aus Leder

strong, thick gloves to protect the hands when working with rough materials

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carboy /ˈkɑːbɔɪ/ Flasche (Glasflasche zum Transport von ätzenden oder schädlichen Substanzen)

a large glass container with a wooden frame used for storing acid and other corrosive liquids

carcinogen /kɑːˈsɪnədʒən/

Krebs erregende Substanz, Karzinogen

a substance that causes or increases the likelihood of cancer

cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) /ˌkɑːdioˈpʊlməˌneri rɪˌsʌsɪˈteɪʃn ˌsiː piː ˈɑː(r)/

Herz-Lungen-Wiederbelebung-Reanimation

a combination of artificial respiration (mouth to mouth) and artificial circulation (external cardiac compression)

CAS number /ˈkæs ˈnʌmbə(r)/

CAS- Nummer the numerical identifier for each chemical substance which must be registered with the Chemical Abstracts Service

carpal tunnel syndrome /ˈkɑːpl ˈtʌnl ˈsɪndrəʊm/

Karpaltunnelsyndrom a disorder of the hand and wrist usually caused by persistent, repetitive use

caustic /ˈkɔːstɪk/ ätzend the property of burning, corroding or irritating the skin – e.g. a caustic cleaning material

central nervous system (CNS) /ˈsentrəl ˈnɜːvəs ˈsɪstəm ˌsiː en ˈes/

Zentrales Nervensystem the part of the nervous system comprising the brain and spinal column

chronic /ˈkrɒnɪk/ chronisch occurring over a long period of time

circuit breaker /ˈsɜːkɪt ˈbreɪkə(r)/

Sicherung, Leitungsschutzschalter

a device that cuts electrical supply to prevent excessive current in the event of a short circuit


combustible liquid /kəmˈbʌstəbl ˈlɪkwɪd/

brennbare/entflammbare Flüssigkeit

a liquid that ignites above 37.8°C

compensable injury /kəmˈpensəb(ə)l ˈɪndʒəri/

entschädigungspflichtige Verletzung

an injury for which compensation can be paid

compensation claim /ˌkɒmpenˈseɪʃn kleɪm/

Schadenersatzanspruch a formal claim for compensating payment in return for injury, loss of function or ability to work

compliance /kəmˈplaɪəns/

Übereinstimmung (mit Normen)

the act of conforming to regulations

compressed air /kəmˈprest eə(r)/

Druckluft, komprimierte Luft air or gas contained at a pressure greater than the atmosphere

compressed gas /kəmˈprest ɡæs/

Druckgas a substance that is a gas at air temperature but that becomes a liquid when held in a pressurised container

concentration /ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃn/

Konzentration the amount of one substance in another – e.g. salt in water

conductive /kənˈdʌktɪv/

leitend, leitfähig having the quality of allowing heat or electricity to pass through it

confined space /kənˈfaɪnd speɪs/

geschlossener Raum an enclosed space, such as a storage tank, that is difficult to get out of

contaminant /kənˈtæmɪnənt/

Schadstoff an unwanted substance found in another, for example, pollution in a river

container /kənˈteɪnə(r)/

Behälter a tub, box or vessel in which, liquids, gases, solids or products are stored


Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) /kənˈtrəʊl əv ˈsʌbstənsɪz ˈhæzədəs tə helθ kɒʃ/

Kontrolle von gesundheits-schädlichen Stoffen (UK)

British regulations and advice regarding working with hazardous substances

conveyor /kənˈveɪə(r)/

Förderband, Förderanlage a continuously moving band of rubber or fabric used for moving products and materials

corrosives /kəˈrəʊsɪvz/

ätzende Substanzen substances that damage skin on contact

coveralls (US)/ overalls (UK) /ˈkʌvərɔːlz ˈəʊvərɔːlz/

Overall, Latzhose a garment worn by workers covering all the body and clothing underneath

crane /kreɪn/ Kran a tall, narrow, metal construction used for moving heavy objects suspended from a projecting arm

cyanosis /ˌsaɪəˈnəʊsɪs/

Zyanose, Blausucht the blue appearance of the skin on face, hands and feet caused by lack of oxygen

dangerous occurrence /ˈdeɪndʒərəs əˈkʌrəns/

gefährliches Vorkommnis the uncontrolled release of a substance, with a potential or actual risk to health and safety

decibel /ˈdesɪbel/ Dezibel the unit used to measure sound – 120 decibels is the hearing pain threshold

to decommission /tə ˌdiːkəˈmɪʃn/

stilllegen to perform adjustments to factory machinery to make it safe for when it will be no longer used


to decontaminate /tə ˌdiːkənˈtæmɪneɪt/

dekontaminieren, entgiften to make an area safe by removing or neutralising harmful substances

dermatitis /ˌdɜːməˈtaɪtɪs/

Hautreizung inflammation and reddening of the skin

designated person /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd ˈpɜːsn/

beauftragte Person (zur Aufgaben von Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitshygiene)

a person within a department who has been assigned to take care of first aid and safety issues

to disinfect /tə ˌdɪsɪnˈfekt/

desinfizieren to kill harmful bacteria

disinfectant /ˌdɪsɪnˈfektənt/

Desinfektionsmittel a liquid with chemical or biological agents to kill germs and bacteria

disposable latex gloves /dɪˈspəʊzəbl ˈleɪteks ɡlʌvz/

Einweghandschuhe aus Latex tight, thin plastic gloves allowing fine movement while protecting skin from irritants

dust /dʌst/ Staub fine dry powder made of particles of waste material that are airborne or settle on the ground

duty of care /ˈdjuːti əv keə(r)/

Sorgfaltspflicht the responsibility that every employee has towards himself and colleagues to work safely

dyspnoea /dɪspˈniːə/

Dyspnoe, Atemnot shortness of breath (UK)

ear defenders /ɪə(r) dɪˈfendəz/

Ohrenschützer earplugs or earmuffs worn to protect the user of noisy equipment from hearing damage


eczema /ˈeksɪmə/ Hautausschlag, Ekzem, Dermatitis

a condition in which the skin becomes red, sore, itchy and blistered

emergency /ɪˈmɜːdʒənsi/

Notfall a serious, unexpected and dangerous situation

emergency exit /ɪˈmɜːdʒənsi ˈeksɪt/

Notausgang a door or escape route through which a high number of people can leave a building quickly and safely

egress /ˈiːɡres/ Ausgang the means of exiting a building

environmental impact assessment /ɪnˌvaɪərənˈmentl ɪmˈpækt əˈsesmənt/

Umweltverträglich-keitsprüfung

a formal evaluation of the environmental impact of a proposed development or activity

ergonomics /ˌɜːɡəˈnɒmɪks/

Ergonomie the study of the interface between humans and their working environment

error /ˈerə(r)/ Fehler, Irrtum a mistake or inaccuracy, possibly leading to something going wrong

evacuation /ɪˌvækjʊˈeɪʃn/

Evakuierung the act of people moving away from an area or out of a building

evacuation procedure /ɪˌvækjʊˈeɪʃn prəˈsiːdʒə(r)/

Evakuierungs-verfahren the planned process put in place by a company for people to vacate a building or area

exposure records /ɪkˈspəʊʒə(r) ˈrekɔːdz/

Daten über die Auswirkungen schädlicher Substanzen auf Mitarbeiter

the records kept by an employer of employees’ exposure to hazardous materials


extinguisher /ɪkˈstɪŋwɪʃə(r)/

Feuerlöscher cylindrical container, often red and wall mounted, containing foam for putting out fires

eyewash fountain /ˈaɪwɒʃ ˈfaʊntɪn/

Gerät zum Augen ausspülen a device for providing a stream of water to rinse eyes from irritating particles and substances

fall arrest system /fɔːl əˈrest ˈsɪstəm/

Fallsicherung a range of measures taken to prevent people falling and to limit injury – e.g. railings and safety net

fatal accident /ˈfeɪtl ˈæksɪdənt/

tödlicher Unfall an accident resulting in death

fatal accident frequency rate (FAFR) /ˈfeɪtl ˈæksɪdənt ˈfriːkwənsi reɪt ˌef eɪ ef ˈɑː(r)/

Unfallhäufigkeitsrate mit Todesfolge

the number of fatalities per 100 million hours worked

fatigue /fəˈtiːɡ/ Ermüdung, Erschöpfung tiredness due to prolonged effort

fire /ˈfaɪə(r)/ Brand an event in which material or property is burnt and damaged

fire drill /ˈfaɪə(r) drɪl/

Brandschutzübung, Feueralarm

a testing of fire alarms and effectiveness of evacuation procedures by rehearsing for a real fire

fire prevention /ˈfaɪə(r) prɪˈvenʃn/

Feuerprävention, Brandvermeidung

activities and advice designed to remove the risk of fires occurring

fire protection equipment /ˈfaɪə(r) prəˈtekʃn ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

Feuerlöschausrüstung all equipment and devices designed to prevent and deal with fires


first aid /ˈfɜːst eɪd/

erste Hilfe essential help given immediately to a sick or an injured person, until professional medical assistance arrives

first aid kit /ˈfɜːst eɪd kɪt/

Erste-Hilfe-Kasten a box, kept in a workplace, containing basic equipment for use in first aid, such as plasters and bandages

flammable /ˈflæməbl/

Brennbar, entflammbar capable of catching fire

flash point /flæʃ pɔɪnt/

Flammpunkt the lowest temperature of a flammable liquid at which it gives off an ignitable vapour

forklift truck /ˈfɔːˌklɪft trʌk/

Gabelstapler a vehicle with two prongs at the front used for lifting and moving objects

fugitive emission /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv ɪˈmɪʃn/

flüchtige/diffuse Emission gas, liquid, solid, vapour, fumes or dust that escapes from processing equipment or a product

fumes /fjuːmz/ Abgase gas or vapour that is dangerous to breathe in – e.g. petrol fumes

gas detector tube pump /ɡæs dɪˈtektə(r) tjuːb pʌmp/

tragbare Pumpe zur Luftstichprobe zwecks der Feststellung der Anwesenheit von Gas

a handheld pump for taking air samples to detect the presence of gas

grinding /ˈɡraɪndɪŋ/

Schliff, Sägen/Schneiden mit einer Drehscheibe

a machine process that uses a wheel for cutting – producing heat and sparks

earthing Erdung electrical connection of conductive objects to the ground via grounding rods


hand tools /hænd tuːlz/

Handwerkzeuge tools such as hammers, drills and screwdrivers

hard hat /hɑːd hæt/

Schutzhelm a rigid protective helmet worn in factories and on construction sites

harness /ˈhɑːnəs/ Auffang- und Haltegurt a set of straps worn around the body to attach sb to sth and prevent them falling

hazard /ˈhæzəd/ Gefahr something with the potential to cause harm

hazardous area /ˈhæzədəs ˈeəriə/

gefährdeter Bereich an area identified by a company as being potentially more dangerous to work in

hazardous materials /ˈhæzədəs məˈtɪərɪəlz/

gefährliche Materialien materials that present a risk through being explosive, combustible, toxic, caustic or acidic

Health and Safety Executive /helθ ənd ˈseɪfti ɪɡˈzekjʊtɪv/

Arbeitsinspektion (UK) the UK organisation responsible for enforcing health and safety laws and practice

hopper /ˈhɒpə(r)/ Einfülltrichter, Schwingförderer

a funnel-shaped container into which materials or grain is fed in at the top and filtered from below

hose /həʊz/ Schlauch a flexible pipe, often made of rubber, through which a substance flows, such as water, when watering a garden or fighting a fire

hot work /hɒt ˈwɜːk/

heiße Arbeit, Arbeiten, die Brandgefahr verursachen

work that involves working with flame, grinding, welding, thermal or oxygen cutting that produces heat or sparks


housekeeping /ˈhaʊsˌkiːpɪŋ/

Haushaltung, hier: Arbeitsstätteorganisation

maintaining the work environment in a tidy manner so that movement is not hindered

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) plan /helθ ˈseɪfti ənd ɪnˈvaɪərənmənt ˌeɪtʃ es ˈiː plæn/

Regeln der Gesundheit, Sicherheit und Umwelt

a formal, written plan regarding how a company proposes to meet its health, safety and environmental objectives

injury /ˈɪndʒəri/ Verletzung, Beschädigung (des Körpers)

physical harm or damage to a person resulting from contact with an outside agency – e.g. person, machine, substance

injury rate /ˈɪndʒəri reɪt/

Körperverletzungsindikator the number of injuries per 100 employees

injury severity rate /ˈɪndʒəri sɪˈverɪti reɪt/

Verletzungsschweregrad bei der Arbeit

the number of days lost per 100 million hours worked

improvement notice /ɪmˈpruːvmənt ˈnəʊtɪs/

die Liste der Fehler oder der Nicht-Einhaltung der Standards, die korrigiert werden sollen

formal letter given by a health and safety official for a company to improve a working practice by a given date – e.g. restaurant hygiene

incident/near miss /ˈɪnsɪdənt nɪə(r) mɪs/

gefährliches Ereignis, potenziell gefährliches Ereignis

a term to describe something that did not cause harm but had the potential to do so

ingestion /ɪnˈdʒestʃn/

Verbrauch (Aufnahme) (z. B. aus Versehen) der chemischen Substanz)

the act of taking something into the body by swallowing

inhalation /ˌɪnhəˈleɪʃn/

Einatmen taking gas, vapour or dust into the body by breathing it in


injection /ɪnˈdʒekʃn/

Spritze getting a substance into the body by piercing the skin with a needle

inspection checklist /ɪnˈspekʃn ˈtʃeklɪst/

Checkliste Inspektion a reminder of all the equipment and activities that need to be checked for safety

irritant /ˈɪrɪtənt/ Reizstoff a substance that produces inflammation when making contact with eyes, nose, skin or causes problems with the respiratory system

intervention point /ˌɪntəˈvenʃn pɔɪnt/

Interventionspunkt, Ort/Zeit, an dem man die Vorsorgemaßnahmen hätte unternehmen sollen

an event or point in time where if action had been taken, an accident would have been prevented

journey management /ˈdʒɜːni ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

Reisemanagement the planned movement of people and equipment from one place to another

latent period /ˈleɪtnt ˈpɪərɪəd/

Inkubationszeit (nach der Infektion mit einem Mikroorganismus)

the period between exposure to a harmful substance and the first sign of symptoms

leak /liːk/ Durchsickern, Leck the accidental loss of liquid or gas from a pipe or container

liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) /ˈlɪkwɪfaɪd pɪˈtrəʊlɪəm ɡæs ˌel piː ˈdʒiː/

Flüssiggas (LPG) butane gas, propane gas or a mixture of the two – risks include explosion and asphyxiation through leaks

lock-off/out switch /lɒk ɒf aʊt swɪtʃ/

verriegelte Abschaltung a mechanism on a machine to prevent accidental switching on during maintenance


lost time injury /lɒst taɪm ˈɪndʒəri/

ein die (vorübergehende) Arbeitsunfähigkeit verursachender Unfall

a work related injury or illness that prevents a person from working for at least one full day

manual handling /ˈmænjʊəl ˈhændlɪŋ/

manuelle Handhabung (von Lasten)

tasks such as lifting and moving objects by a person without any mechanical aid

material safety data sheet /məˈtɪərɪəl ˈseɪfti ˈdeɪtə ʃiːt/

Karte der Charakteristika der gefährlichen Substanz

a sheet issued by a manufacturer of chemical substances setting out the hazards and risks of the substance

medevac (US) /ˈmedɪvæk/

die Evakuierung von Verwundeten auf dem Luftweg (mit Hubschrauber, Flugzeug, usw.)

the evacuation for medical reasons of staff from a workplace to hospital in a helicopter or other aircraft

medical treatment case /ˈmedɪkl ˈtriːtmənt keɪs/

Fall, der ärztliche Behandlung erfordert

an incident in which an injured person requires medical treatment beyond first aid

microbe /ˈmaɪkrəʊb/

Mikrobe, Kleinstlebewesen a microscopic organism

nausea /ˈnɔːziə/ Übelkeit a feeling of sickness and wanting to vomit

negligence /ˈneɡlɪdʒəns/

Fahrlässigkeit the careless or deliberate failure to do something that should have been done

occupational illness /ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃn(ə)l ˈɪlnəs/

Berufskrankheit an abnormal health condition or illness arising from the conditions or environment of a particular job

pallet /ˈpælɪt/ Palette a wooden base on which to store and move products


permit to work /ˈpɜːmɪt tə ˈwɜːk/

Arbeitserlaubnis (für die Ausübung der Arbeit im gefährlichen Raum)

a document confirming that someone has the competence and permission to work in a hazardous area

personal protective equipment /ˈpɜːsənl prəˈtektɪv ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

persönliche Schutzaurüstung all equipment worn by somebody to protect them from hazards

plant /plɑːnt/ Fabrikanlage, Betrieb machinery, equipment and other parts fitted to those objects

power tools /ˈpaʊə(r) tuːlz/

Werkzeuge gespeist von Strom, Druckluft oder Motor

a tool that is powered by electricity, an engine or compressed air

preventative maintenance /prɪˈventətɪv ˈmeɪntənəns/

vorbeugende Wartung maintenance to equipment in order to avoid problems before they happen

prohibition notice /ˌprəʊɪˈbɪʃn ˈnəʊtɪs/

Verbot der Ausübung von Arbeiten, Verbot der Verwendung von Geräten oder Räumen

an order, issued by a Health and Safety executive representative forbidding work or the use of a piece of machinery

protective guards /prəˈtektɪv ɡɑːdz/

Schutzabdeckung all types of protective devices that prevent workers coming into contact with machinery

pulley /ˈpʊli/ Flaschenzug, Seilrolle a wheel with a metal rim over which a line passes which is pulled to lift objects


reasonably practicable /ˈriːznəbli ˈpræktɪkəbl/

praktisch durchführbar, begründet, innerhalb der Vernunftsgrenzen

something can be reasonably practicable if the risk associated with it is reduced to such a level that further measures would be disproportionate and impractical

rail/railing /reɪl ˈreɪlɪŋ/

Barriere, Geländer a horizontal bar to provide support and prevent falls

regulation /ˌreɡjʊˈleɪʃn/

(rechtliche) Regulierung a detailed part of a rule or law

recordable/reportable injury /rɪˈkɔːdəbl rɪˈpɔːtəbl ˈɪndʒəri/

der Eintragung/Anmeldung unterliegender Unfall

an incident or accident considered serious enough to warrant recording or reporting

residual current device (RCD) /rɪˈzɪdjʊəl ˈkʌrənt dɪˈvaɪs ˌɑː(r) siː ˈdiː/

Fehlerstromschutzschalter an electrical safety device that constantly measures the current in an electrical circuit

respirator /ˈrespəreɪtə(r)/

Atemschutzmaske a device to protect the wearer from breathing in harmful substances

resuscitation /rɪˌsʌsɪˈteɪʃn/

Reanimation, Wiederbelebung

the act of bringing someone back to life from apparent death or unconsciousness

risk /rɪsk/ Risiko the possibility of an accident or hazardous event

risk assessment /rɪsk əˈsesmənt/

Gefährdungsabschätzung a formal procedure for assessing the likelihood and impact of a risk

risk management /rɪsk ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

Risikoverwaltung the introduction of a range of measures to reduce the likelihood and impact of risk


routes of entry /ruːts əv ˈentri/

Wege des Eintretens toxischer Substanzen in den Körper

the various means by which toxic substances could enter the body – e.g. eyes, skin, ingestion

safety committee /ˈseɪfti kəˈmɪti/

Betriebsausschuss für Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitshygiene

a working party within an organisation that promotes health and safe working practices

safety glass /ˈseɪfti ˈɡlɑːs/

Sicherheitsglas a pane of glass made up of two or more sheets stuck together so that if the glass breaks, the broken parts do not fly out

safety glasses/protective goggles /ˈseɪfti ˈɡlɑːsɪz prəˈtektɪv ˈɡɒɡlz/

Arbeitsschutzbrille glasses made of very strong plastic that cover all points of possible entry to protect the eyes

safety net /ˈseɪfti net/

Sicherheitsnetz netting placed to catch people in the event of a fall

scrap bin /skræp bɪn/

Mülltonne, Abfallbehälter a large bin in a factory in which waste material is put

sensitisation /ˌsensətaɪˈzeɪʃn/

Sensibilisierung, allergisch werden

the development, over time, of an allergic reaction to a substance

silicosis /ˌsɪlɪˈkəʊsɪs/

Staublunge a lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust

siren /ˈsaɪərən/ Sirene a device that makes a loud, prolonged sound to issue a warning or prompt evacuation

shock /ʃɒk/ Schock rapid fall in blood pressure following an accident or very stressful incident


smoke alarm /sməʊk əˈlɑːm/

Rauchmelder an alarm system triggered by the presence of smoke

solubility /ˌsɒljʊˈbɪlɪti/

Solubilität, Lösbarkeit the ability of a substance to be dissolved in water

solvent /ˈsɒlvənt/ Lösungsmittel a substance that can dissolve other substances

spark /spɑːk/ Funke a small hot particle from a fire or resulting from friction between two hard materials

sprinkler system /ˈsprɪŋklə(r) ˈsɪstəm/

Feuerlöschberiese-lungsanlage, Sprinkleranlage

a ceiling mounted system that sprinkles water in the event of a fire

sterile /ˈsteraɪl/

steril free from live bacteria or other microorganisms

storage facilities /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ fəˈsɪlɪtɪz/

Lagerräume areas of a building used to store products and materials

symptom /ˈsɪmptəm/

Symptom, Anzeichen a manifestation of the condition described by a patient – e.g. feeling sick, feverish etc.

synovial fluid /saɪˈnəʊviəl ˈfluːɪd/

Gelenkflüssigkeit, Synovialflüssigkeit

fluid that lubricates joints and tendon sheaths

Temporary Threshold Shift (TTS) /ˈtemprəri ˈθreʃhəʊld ʃɪft ˌtiː tiː ˈes/

temporäre Hörschwellenver-schiebung (nach der Aussetzung einem sehr hohen Lärmniveau gegenüber)

a temporary loss of hearing due to exposure to very loud noise

tenosynovitis /ˌtenəʊˌsʌɪnə(ʊ)ˈvʌɪtɪs/

Tenosynovitis, Sehnenscheidenentzündung

inflammation of the tendon sheaths, usually in wrists and feet, due to repetitive actions


toxic /ˈtɒksɪk/ giftig, toxisch having the characteristic of causing irritation or bodily harm

vapour (UK) /ˈveɪpə(r)/

Dampf gas that is normally liquid or solid at room temperature

vat /væt/ Fass, Bütte a large container for holding liquid

ventilation /ˌventɪˈleɪʃn/

Lüftung the introduction or movement of air in a room or building

walkways and roadways /ˈwɔːkweɪz ənd ˈrəʊdweɪz/

Passagen und Übergänge areas in and around buildings where people and vehicles can move

to weld /tə weld/ schweißen to join metals by applying heat, sometimes with an intermediate or filler metal.


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