HAZMAT Survival English · Topic 5

Road Emergencies

Essential survival English for HAZMAT drivers: reporting spills, fires, accidents, and personal safety.

Level A24 dialoguesScript practiceRoadside English

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    Writing task: Emergency Response Guide

    Write a short emergency response guide for HAZMAT drivers. Include: what to do in case of a spill, fire, accident, and personal safety tips.

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    HAZMAT Driver Emergency Response Guide

    Spill - Derrame:
    • Stop the vehicle safely - Detenga el vehículo de manera segura
    • Call dispatch and report the spill - Llame a despacho y reporte el derrame
    • Place cones around the area - Coloque conos alrededor del área
    • Keep people away from the spill - Mantenga a la gente lejos del derrame
    • Wait for the hazmat team - Espere al equipo HAZMAT

    Fire - Incendio:
    • Move away from the vehicle immediately - Aléjese del vehículo inmediatamente
    • Call 911 - Llame al 911
    • Stay upwind of the fire - Manténgase a favor del viento
    • Do not approach the vehicle - No se acerque al vehículo
    • Wait for firefighters - Espere a los bomberos

    Accident - Accidente:
    • Check if anyone is hurt - Verifique si alguien está herido
    • Call 911 immediately - Llame al 911 inmediatamente
    • Check if the load is leaking - Verifique si la carga está goteando
    • Stay calm - Mantenga la calma
    • Wait for police and paramedics - Espere a la policía y paramédicos

    Personal Safety - Seguridad Personal:
    • Stay away from the vehicle - Manténgase lejos del vehículo
    • Keep your emergency kit with you - Mantenga su kit de emergencia con usted
    • Wear your safety vest - Use su chaleco de seguridad
    • Follow instructions from officers - Siga las instrucciones de los oficiales
    • Stay calm and wait for help - Mantenga la calma y espere ayuda
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      1

      No, it's small, but I need a hazmat team.

      2

      Yes, I'm safe. I'm away from the vehicle.

      3

      I have a spill. I need help.

      4

      I don't know. I'm checking now.

      5

      Yes, I have it with me.

      6

      There's a fire near the tank!

      7

      I'm calling them right now.

      8

      I was in an accident.

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