General Training Sample Passage 1

General Training Reading Passage 1 – Workplace Notice: Health & Safety Guidelines

Passage:
Attention all employees,

As part of our ongoing commitment to workplace safety, the following health and safety guidelines must be adhered to at all times. Employees are required to wear protective equipment, including helmets and safety glasses, when entering designated areas. All machinery should be operated according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and any faults must be reported immediately to the supervisor.

Regular safety drills will be conducted monthly to ensure everyone is familiar with emergency procedures. Employees are encouraged to attend voluntary first aid workshops offered by the HR department. Failure to comply with safety regulations may result in disciplinary action, including temporary suspension from specific work areas.

We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining a safe and secure working environment for all staff members.

Questions:

1. Employees must wear helmets and safety glasses in all areas.

   • True

   • False

   • Not Given

2. Machinery can be used even if it has faults.

   • True

   • False

   • Not Given

3. Safety drills are conducted monthly.

   • True

   • False

   • Not Given

4. Attendance at first aid workshops is mandatory.

   • True

   • False

   • Not Given

5. Non-compliance with safety rules may lead to disciplinary action.

   • True

   • False

   • Not Given

6. Multiple Choice: What should employees do if they notice a machinery fault?
   a) Ignore it
   b) Report it immediately to the supervisor
   c) Attempt to repair it themselves
   d) Wait until the monthly drill

7. Sentence Completion: Employees are encouraged to attend __________ offered by HR.
   a) safety drills
   b) first aid workshops
   c) team-building events
   d) training on machinery

8. Matching Headings (choose correct paragraph heading):

   • Paragraph 1:

   • Paragraph 2:

9. Multiple Choice: What is the overall purpose of this notice?
   a) To introduce new employees
   b) To ensure workplace safety and compliance
   c) To schedule annual vacations
   d) To announce a promotion program

10. True/False/Not Given: Employees’ cooperation contributes to a safe working environment.

Answer Key:

1. False

2. False

3. True

4. False

5. True

6. b) Report it immediately to the supervisor

7. b) first aid workshops

8. Paragraph 1 – Safety requirements and equipment
   Paragraph 2 – Drills and training

9. b) To ensure workplace safety and compliance

10. True