Unit Themes - Everyday Technical English
1 Working in industry
- A manufacturing company
- Products and markets
- Company size
- Company background
- Training
- Job responsibilities
- Being in charge
- Team working
- Hours and holidays
- Shift systems
2 A tour of the workplace
- Arriving
- Location
- Describing the layout
- Showing a visitor around
- A new installation
- Speed and capacity
- Explaining the process
- Automation
3 Tools and equipment
- Workshop facilities
- The right tool for the right job
- In the storeroom
- An unfamiliar piece of equipment
- An inventory
- Measurements
- The wrong size
- Describing things
4 Suppliers and contractors
- Choosing suppliers
- Guaranteed supply
- Extra staff
- A new supplier
- A rush order
- A service contract
- Extended warranty
- A product guarantee
- An insurance policy
5 Buildings and installations
- A new warehouse
- The building scheme
- Project planning
- Making progress
- Phase 1 of a project
- A new stock system
- Going live
- An upgrade
6 Maintenance
- A minor fault
- Light or heavy use?
- Common problems
- Jobs to do
- Preventive maintenance
- Discussing frequency
- Regular services
- Non-urgent repairs
7 Troubleshooting
- A personnel problem
- An electrical problem
- A problem in the office
- Mechanical problem 1
- Mechanical problem 2
- A computer virus
- The wrong software
- The screen is frozen
- Internet problems
- Memory problems
8 Safety in the workplace
- A noisy environment
- Warning signs
- Hazards
- Machine Safety
- Flammable materials
- The evacuation procedure
- Dealing with a fire
- Accident 1: A cut hand
- Accident 2: An ankle injury
- Accident 3: A fall
9 Environmental matters
- Recycling
- Environmentally-friendly products
- Energy
- Disposing of waste
- Air pollution
- Water pollution
- Legislation