Chapter 2

Industrial Safety Fundamentals

Go deeper into safety vocabulary and procedures — recognizing hazards, reporting accidents, and understanding emergency drills.

Study Notes

This chapter builds on Book 1's safety chapter with more procedural, cause-and-effect language.
-(으)면 (if/when) is essential for understanding conditional safety instructions like "if there's a fire..."
Reporting a hazard immediately, even a small one, is expected and will not get you in trouble.

Vocabulary

기계

gigye

Industrial Safety

Machine

이 기계는 조심해서 사용하세요.

I gigyeneun josimhaeseo sayonghaseyo.

“Please use this machine carefully.”

보호 장비

boho jangbi

Industrial Safety

Protective equipment

보호 장비를 착용하세요.

Boho jangbireul chagyonghaseyo.

“Please wear protective equipment.”

사고

sago

Industrial Safety

Accident

사고가 나면 바로 신고하세요.

Sagoga namyeon baro singohaseyo.

“If an accident happens, report it immediately.”

안전 교육

anjeon gyoyuk

Industrial Safety

Safety training

매달 안전 교육이 있어요.

Maedal anjeon gyoyugi isseoyo.

“There's safety training every month.”

화재

hwajae

Industrial Safety

Fire

화재가 나면 비상구로 나가세요.

Hwajaega namyeon bisanggullo nagaseyo.

“If a fire breaks out, go out through the emergency exit.”

Grammar

-(으)면

Intermediate

Saying 'if / when'

Attach -으면 to a consonant-ending stem or -면 to a vowel-ending stem to form a conditional clause — extremely common in safety procedures.

사고가 나면 바로 신고하세요.

Sagoga namyeon baro singohaseyo.

“If an accident happens, report it immediately.”

-아/어서

Intermediate

Giving a reason ('because / so')

Attach -아서 or -어서 to a verb or adjective stem (by vowel harmony) to connect a reason to a result — used often when explaining why a safety step matters.

바닥이 미끄러워서 조심해야 해요.

Badagi mikkeureowoseo josimhaeya haeyo.

“The floor is slippery, so you need to be careful.”

Conversation Practice

Reporting a Hazard

You notice a loose wire near a machine

You

사장님, 여기 전선이 위험해 보여요.

Sajangnim, yeogi jeonseoni wiheomhae boyeoyo.

“Boss, this wire looks dangerous here.”

Boss

어디예요? 보여주세요.

Eodiyeyo? Boyeojuseyo.

“Where is it? Please show me.”

You

이 기계 옆에 있어요.

I gigye yeope isseoyo.

“It's next to this machine.”

Boss

알려줘서 고마워요. 바로 고칠게요.

Allyeojwoseo gomawoyo. Baro gochilgeyo.

“Thanks for telling me. I'll fix it right away.”

Listening Practice

Fire Drill Instructions

A monthly fire drill is starting. Listen for what workers are instructed to do and where to gather.

Transcript

Announcement: 지금부터 소방 훈련을 시작합니다.The fire drill begins now.

Announcement: 화재가 나면 엘리베이터를 사용하지 마세요.If there's a fire, do not use the elevator.

Announcement: 계단으로 이동해서 주차장에 모이세요.Move via the stairs and gather in the parking lot.

Comprehension Check

1. What should workers NOT use during a fire?

2. Where should everyone gather?

Reading Practice

Machine Safety Procedure

이 기계를 사용하기 전에 보호 장비를 착용하세요.Before using this machine, wear protective equipment.

손이 미끄러우면 사고가 날 수 있어요.If your hands are slippery, an accident can happen.

사고가 나면 바로 사장님에게 신고하세요.If an accident happens, report it to the boss immediately.

Comprehension Check

1. What should you do before using the machine?

2. What can cause an accident, according to the passage?

Chapter Quiz

1. What does "사고" mean?

2. Which pattern means 'if / when'?

3. "화재가 나면 비상구로 나가세요" instructs you to do what?

4. What does "보호 장비" mean?