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Unit 2: On-site talk and instructions

Follow site instructions, toolbox talks and safety calls. About 10 minutes.

Updated 2026-10-14

Trades English Unit 2 of 5 Β· Listen Β· Speak Β· Check

1. Key phrases

Press πŸ”Š to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.

  • Toolbox talk at seven. A short safety meeting.
  • Sign in at the site office. Register when you arrive.
  • Hard hats on past this point. PPE area.
  • Watch your head. Low beam or hazard.
  • Clear the area, we're lifting. Stay away from a crane lift.
  • Knock off at three thirty. Finish work.
  • Smoko in ten. Short break soon.
  • Who's the site supervisor? Ask who's in charge.

2. Listen to the conversation

Play the conversation, then press Practise as "New worker" to take a part yourself.

3. Say it yourself

Listen, then say each sentence. Fill in your own details where you see "…". In Chrome, Edge or Safari, press 🎀 and your browser checks how clearly you said it.

4. Quick check

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Good to know in Australia

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί To work on most construction sites in Australia you need general construction induction training (the 'White Card'). Each site also has its own induction.