Workplace Ergonomics Workshop

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Read the situation below and write an email in response. You have 9 minutes. You should write 80–120 words.

You are a member of your company's health and safety committee. You recently noticed that several colleagues in your department have reported chronic back and neck discomfort from long desk shifts. Write an email to your office manager to request an ergonomic assessment workshop for the team.

Explain the physical discomfort your colleagues have been experiencing.
Suggest organising a practical ergonomics workshop led by a specialist.
Ask about the available budget and potential dates for the session.

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Read the situation below and write an email in response. You have 9 minutes. You should write 80–120 words.

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Community Kitchen Hygiene Training

You volunteer at a local charity that prepares hot meals for vulnerable residents. The charity co-ordinator has asked for ideas on how to update basic food safety practices among new volunteers. Write an email to the co-ordinator offering your assistance.

Describe two hygiene procedures that need clearer reinforcement among volunteers.
Suggest introducing a brief refresher checklist at the start of each shift.
Offer to help design a visual food safety poster for the prep area.

School Hearing Screening Programme

You are a parent representative at a primary school. The local public health nurse has offered to run a free routine hearing screening programme for pupils. Write an email to the school headteacher to advocate for hosting the event.

Outline the benefits of early hearing checks for young pupils.
Ask how the school can communicate the initiative to parents to gather consent.
Suggest a convenient week in the term calendar to hold the screenings.

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