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A personal support worker helping a man go down the stairs
A. Read the title. What do you think the article is about?
B. Scan the text. What is the meaning of the following colors in safety signs?
red _______
yellow _______
green _______
blue _______
C. Scan the text. What are some common workplaces for PSWs?
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WORKPLACE SAFETY FOR PSWs
Not everyone can work as a personal support worker (PSW). It is a job that provides support for patients with different needs, including people with physical and learning disabilities, mental health issues, and so on. The role of PSWs differs depending on their patients' demands, but they are typically responsible for helping their patients to live a fulfilling life.
PSWs' main workplaces include private homes, hospitals, care organizations, and community support centers. To ensure the quality of care, PSWs need to know the meanings of different safety colors to communicate information quickly.
| RED | YELLOW | GREEN | BLUE | |
| MEANING | stop/do not | danger | safe | You must do... |
| EXAMPLE |  |  |  |  |
Moreover, PSWs need to understand the meaning of different safety signs and notices in their workplaces. Here are some examples. Do you know what they are about? 🎧1-19 OPTIONAL AUDIO
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