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Narrator:  [bad word] back. Things are quite tense at Tip Top Trading today. Paul, the 
boss, mistakenly thinks Anna's been smoking [bad word] premises and 
she's trying to explain herself. 
 
Anna:  But, but… 
 
Paul:  Frankly, I'm disappointed with you Anna. You're a hard worker but it 
doesn't mean you can go [bad word] policy. 
 
Narrator:  Anna, remember the phrases we've learnt about a misunderstanding! 
 
Anna:  Oh yes. Paul, I think there's been a misunderstanding. 
 
Paul:  misunderstanding? How can you explain the smell of cigarette smoke? 
This is a 'no smoking' building. 
 
Anna:  Let me explain. I went down to the warehouse to speak to Mr Ingle and… 
well… someone else was smoking. 
 
Paul:  What!? Someone was smoking in the warehouse? Golly gosh, that's highly 
dangerous. Who was it Anna? 
 
Anna:  Err… well… I can't really say. But I dealt with it and it won't happen again. 
 
Narrator:  Yes, you dealt with it very well Anna but can you keep your secret about Mr 
Ingle safe?    
 
Paul:  Thank you Anna and sorry about the misunderstanding. Would you like a 
biscuit? Now I really think it's time we had a review of our health and 
safety procedures. 
 
Door opens 
 
Paul:  Denise, could you gather everyone round in the meeting room please.  
 
Denise:  (On phone) I'll have to call you back Marge. (Hangs up) Could you all 
gather in the meeting room please, Paul has something important to say. 
 
Tom:  What is it Denise? Is it about my fantastic sales figures again, huh?   
 
Denise:  I doubt it Tom. It sounded urgent. I'd better bring some tea. 
 
Door closes 
 
Paul:  Thank you for joining me. Unfortunately, there has been an incident in the 
warehouse. Someone has been smoking and I'm not happy, so I thought I 
would remind you of our health and safety procedures. 
 
Tom:  Not this again!  
 
Paul:  Your safety is our responsibility. But to keep safe we must follow some  [bad word]  Denise, what's the first one? 
 
Denise:  (Slurps tea) If you see a fire, raise the alarm – oh and call the fire service.  
 
Tom:  Yeah, you love seeing those firemen, don't you, Denise! 
 
Paul:  Shhh Tom. Maybe you could tell us the [bad word]  
 
Tom:  Oh yeah right. If you hear the fire alarm, get out quick. 
 
Paul:  Not exactly Tom. I think we should walk calmly to our nearest fire exit, 
following the green signs, go outside and meet at the fire assembly point.  
 
Denise:   Yes, and I will take a register of who is here, using my red pen (slurps 
tea). 
 
Paul:  Do you mind not slurping Denise? 
 
Denise:   This is thirsty work. 
 
Paul:  Hmm. Now is everyone clear about what to do if there is a fire alarm? 
 
Tom:  It's usually a false alarm anyway. 
 
Paul:  That's not the point. Now Anna, what about smoking? 
 
Anna:  No smoking [bad word] premises. But it wasn't me, it was Mr Ingle. 
 
All:  Mr Ingle! 
 
Paul:  I see, so it was Mr Ingle smoking in the warehouse. You should have told 
me Anna. 
 
Anna:  Sorry! 
 
Paul:  Right, I'm going to have to look into this. Back to work everyone… oh and 
take a biscuit with you. 
 
Narrator:  So Anna's let the cat out of the bag – Mr Ingle won't be pleased – but at 
least she now knows what do if a fire breaks out. Here are some of the 
phrases we've heard today, that can be used in an emergency: 
 
  If you see a fire, raise the alarm. 
  Walk calmly to your nearest fire exit. 
  Meet at the fire assembly point. 
  No smoking [bad word] premises. Fire alarm 
 
Tom:  Sorry to [bad word] Paul… but the fire alarm's going off! 
 
Denise:  Don't panic anyone. Everything will be OK. (On phone) Jane, I'll have to 
call you back… yes, a bit of a panic. Bye. Quick, where's my red pen? 
 
Narrator:  Uh-oh. Those emergency phrases [bad word] in useful sooner than you 
think.  Is this going to be the end of Tip Top Trading, will it really go up in 
smoke? Find out next time. Bye.