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Should Michael Drive The Forklift? – The Office US

The Office

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Warm-up Questions

What do you think “safety training day” means at a workplace?
From the title, do you think Michael should drive the forklift? Why or why not?
What kinds of accidents can happen in a warehouse?

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Should Michael Drive The Forklift? – The Office US

Safety training and the forklift rule (00:00 – 01:02)

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1. What day is it at the office?

Safety training day
Sales training day
Interview day
Holiday party day

2. What do you need to operate the forklift?

A helmet only
A new uniform
A license
A key card

3. According to Darryl, should Michael drive the forklift?

No, because it's not allowed and not safe
Yes, because he works upstairs
Yes, if someone watches him
No, because the forklift is broken

Should Michael Drive The Forklift? – The Office US

Why safety training happens: an accident story (01:02 – 01:40)

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1. When does Darryl say they do safety training?

Every month
Only after a fire drill
Only when new workers start
Every year or after an accident

2. What happened to Darryl in his story?

He fell off a ladder and busted his ankle
He got hit by a forklift
He slipped on water and hurt his knee
He cut his arm on a machine

3. What machine does Darryl describe as extremely dangerous?

The printer
The elevator
The baler
The shredder

Should Michael Drive The Forklift? – The Office US

Michael jokes, but the rule is repeated (01:40 – 02:58)

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1. What does Michael do while Darryl is talking about safety?

He listens carefully and takes notes
He jokes and tells Darryl to pay attention
He asks for more training videos
He leaves the room quietly

2. What is Darryl's message about the machines in the warehouse?

They are only dangerous at night
They are very dangerous
They are not dangerous if you are bored
They are easy for office workers to use

3. What does Darryl say about Michael going near the equipment?

Only on the rarest of occasions
Anytime he wants
Only if he has gloves
Only during lunch

Should Michael Drive The Forklift? – The Office US

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1. What is the main safety rule in this clip?

Everyone must drive the forklift once a year
Only licensed/qualified people should use dangerous machines
Office workers should teach warehouse workers
Safety training is optional

2. Why is Darryl worried about the warehouse?

Because the warehouse is too small
Because nobody wants to work upstairs
Because the machines can seriously injure people
Because there are no boxes to move

3. What is Michael's attitude during the training?

Shy and nervous
Angry and silent
Very serious and focused
Bored and joking

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Should Michael Drive The Forklift? – The Office US

Do you think Michael should ever be allowed to drive the forklift? What would he need first?
Why do some people not take safety training seriously? What can a workplace do to improve this?
Have you ever had rules in school or work that people ignored? What happened?
Which is more important: being funny/relaxed at work or being strict about safety? Why?