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<Elementary> Lesson No.20

Emergency Response Plan Development Discussion for Overseas Construction Site / 海外建設現場での緊急事態対応計画の策定協議

0.Greetings & Ice-break (2min.)|挨拶と導入

 

0-1 Greetings

Let’s practice a short small talk that you can use to greet a business partner and start building a good relationship.

講師との挨拶を兼ねて、ビジネスパートナーと信頼関係を築くための短いスモールトークを練習してみましょう。

[Tips / 会話のヒント]

・Can you hear me clearly? 

 私の声はクリアに聞こえますか?
・How's your day going so far?

 今日はどんな一日でしたか?
・Talk about one small topic (Work, Weather, News, Hometown, Sports event, etc.)

 軽い話題について話しましょう(仕事、天気、ニュース、地元、スポーツイベントなど)

0-2 Introduction​

In today’s lesson, we’ll learn about the following situation. Have you ever experienced something similar?

本日のレッスンでは以下のようなシチュエーションについて学びます。同様のシチュエーションを経験したことがありますか?​

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- If you have experience, please tell us what it was like, what was difficult, or what you learned.

   経験があれば、どんな内容だったか、難しかったことや学んだことなどを教えて下さい。 

- If you don’t have experience, try to imagine yourself handling that situation in English.

  What do you think would be challenging?

  経験がなければ、英語でその状況に対応しているところを想像してみましょう。どんなことが難しそうですか?

Situation / シチュエーション

Creating comprehensive emergency response plans for natural disasters and accidents to ensure worker safety and project continuity.
自然災害や事故に備えた緊急事態対応計画を策定し、作業員の安全確保とプロジェクト継続性を両立させる場面です。

1. Read (2 min)|型を学ぶ
Let's read the following key sentences aloud!
下記の文章や単語を順番に音読しましょう!

1-1 Basic phrases
1.Let me explain our situation...(私たちの状況を説明させてください...)
2.We will clear all emergency exits by...(...までにすべての非常口を確保します)
3.We will install a backup generator within...(...以内にバックアップ発電機を設置します)
4.We will set up a satellite phone system...(衛星電話システムを設置します...)
5.I will assign our site safety officer to...(現場安全責任者を...に任命します)
6.We will complete a full emergency response manual by...(...までに完全な緊急事態対応マニュアルを完成させます)
7.I will personally oversee the implementation to...(...するために私が個人的に実施を監督します)

1-2 Essential words
1.concern(懸念)
2.improve(改善する)
3.guidance(指導)
4.resolve(解決する)
5.pointing out(指摘する)
6.essential(不可欠な)
7.assign(任命する)
8.maintain(維持する)
9.approve(承認する)
10.committed(全力を尽くす)
2. Try  (3 min)|ロールプレイ練習

Let’s practice the role-play.

ロールプレイの練習をしましょう!

Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)

Creating comprehensive emergency response plans for natural disasters and accidents to ensure worker safety and project continuity.
自然災害や事故に備えた緊急事態対応計画を策定し、作業員の安全確保とプロジェクト継続性を両立させる場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Safety Consultant】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. I need to discuss the emergency response plan for your overseas construction site. Given the recent natural disasters in the region, we must address several critical safety gaps immediately.
(本日はお時間をいただきありがとうございます。海外建設現場の緊急事態対応計画について話し合う必要があります。この地域で最近発生した自然災害を考えると、いくつかの重大な安全上の欠陥に直ちに対処しなければなりません。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
I understand your concern. We recognize that our current plan needs significant improvement. Let me explain our situation first. We have 150 workers on site, but our evacuation procedures are not complete yet. We need your guidance to build a comprehensive plan.
(ご懸念は理解しています。現在の計画には大幅な改善が必要であることを認識しています。まず私たちの状況を説明させてください。現場には150名の作業員がいますが、避難手順がまだ完成していません。包括的な計画を構築するために、ご指導が必要です。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Safety Consultant】:
I appreciate your honesty. Based on my site assessment, I found three major risks. First, your emergency exits are blocked by construction materials. Second, you have no backup power system for night operations. Third, your communication system depends on local mobile networks, which often fail during disasters. How will you resolve these issues?
(率直にお話しいただきありがとうございます。現場評価に基づいて、3つの主要なリスクを発見しました。第一に、非常口が建設資材で塞がれています。第二に、夜間作業用のバックアップ電源システムがありません。第三に、通信システムが地元の携帯電話網に依存しており、災害時にはしばしば機能しなくなります。これらの問題をどのように解決しますか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
Thank you for pointing out these critical issues. Let me share our action plan. We will clear all emergency exits by the end of this week and keep them accessible at all times. We will install a backup generator within 10 days to support essential operations. For communication, we will set up a satellite phone system and provide handheld radios to all team leaders. These changes will cost approximately 50000 USD, but worker safety is our top priority.
(これらの重要な問題を指摘していただきありがとうございます。私たちの行動計画を共有させてください。今週末までにすべての非常口を確保し、常時アクセス可能な状態を維持します。10日以内にバックアップ発電機を設置し、必須業務を支援します。通信については、衛星電話システムを設置し、すべてのチームリーダーに携帯無線機を提供します。これらの変更には約50000米ドルの費用がかかりますが、作業員の安全が最優先事項です。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Safety Consultant】:
Your plan addresses the immediate risks well. However, I need to confirm your emergency training schedule. When will you conduct evacuation drills? Also, who will be responsible for coordinating with local emergency services? These details are essential for plan approval.
(あなたの計画は当面のリスクに適切に対処しています。しかし、緊急時訓練のスケジュールを確認する必要があります。避難訓練はいつ実施しますか?また、地元の緊急サービスとの調整は誰が責任を持ちますか?これらの詳細は計画承認に不可欠です。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
We will conduct our first evacuation drill next Monday at 10 AM, and then repeat it monthly. I will assign our site safety officer, Mr. Chen, to coordinate with local fire departments and hospitals. He will also maintain updated contact lists and share them with all supervisors. We will complete a full emergency response manual by the end of next week and distribute it to every worker in both English and the local language.
(来週月曜日の午前10時に最初の避難訓練を実施し、その後は毎月繰り返します。現場安全責任者のチェン氏を任命し、地元の消防署や病院との調整を担当させます。彼はまた、最新の連絡先リストを維持し、すべての監督者と共有します。来週末までに完全な緊急事態対応マニュアルを完成させ、英語と現地語の両方ですべての作業員に配布します。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Safety Consultant】:
Excellent. Your timeline is realistic and your approach is comprehensive. I will approve this plan and schedule a follow-up inspection in 3 weeks to confirm implementation. Please send me progress updates every week. If you face any challenges during implementation, contact me immediately. Worker safety depends on executing this plan without delay.
(素晴らしいです。あなたのスケジュールは現実的で、アプローチは包括的です。この計画を承認し、実施を確認するために3週間後にフォローアップ検査を予定します。毎週進捗状況の報告を送ってください。実施中に何か課題に直面した場合は、直ちに私に連絡してください。作業員の安全は、この計画を遅延なく実行することにかかっています。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
Thank you for your approval and support. We will follow this schedule strictly and keep you updated on our progress. I will personally oversee the implementation to ensure we meet all deadlines. If any unexpected issues arise, I will reach out to you right away. We are committed to creating a safe working environment for everyone on site.
(承認とサポートをありがとうございます。このスケジュールを厳格に守り、進捗状況をお知らせし続けます。すべての期限を確実に守るため、私が個人的に実施を監督します。予期しない問題が発生した場合は、すぐにご連絡します。現場のすべての人にとって安全な作業環境を作ることに全力を尽くします。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Safety Consultant】:
I appreciate your commitment. Remember, this plan protects not only your workers but also the project continuity. I look forward to seeing the improvements during my next visit. Good luck with the implementation.
(あなたの取り組みに感謝します。この計画は作業員だけでなく、プロジェクトの継続性も守ることを忘れないでください。次回の訪問時に改善を確認できることを楽しみにしています。実施がうまくいくことを願っています。)
3. Use  (4 min)|ロールプレイ & 実践(空欄補完)

Let's perform the role-play and fill in the blanks by translating the Japanese into English!
空欄の日本語を英語に訳しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)

Creating comprehensive emergency response plans for natural disasters and accidents to ensure worker safety and project continuity.
自然災害や事故に備えた緊急事態対応計画を策定し、作業員の安全確保とプロジェクト継続性を両立させる場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Safety Consultant】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. I need to discuss the emergency response plan for your overseas construction site. Given the recent natural disasters in the region, we must address several critical safety gaps immediately.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
I understand your [懸念]. We recognize that our current plan needs significant improvement. Let me [説明する] our situation first. We have 150 workers on site, but our evacuation procedures are not complete yet. We need your [指導] to build a comprehensive plan.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Safety Consultant】:
I appreciate your honesty. Based on my site assessment, I found three major risks. First, your emergency exits are blocked by construction materials. Second, you have no backup power system for night operations. Third, your communication system depends on local mobile networks, which often fail during disasters. How will you resolve these issues?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
Thank you for [指摘する] these critical issues. Let me share our action plan. We will clear all emergency exits by the end of this week and keep them accessible at all times. We will install a backup generator within 10 days to support [不可欠な] operations. For communication, we will set up a satellite phone system and provide handheld radios to all team leaders. These changes will cost approximately 50000 USD, but worker safety is our top priority.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Safety Consultant】:
Your plan addresses the immediate risks well. However, I need to confirm your emergency training schedule. When will you conduct evacuation drills? Also, who will be responsible for coordinating with local emergency services? These details are essential for plan approval.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
We will conduct our first evacuation drill next Monday at 10 AM, and then repeat it monthly. I will [任命する] our site safety officer, Mr. Chen, to coordinate with local fire departments and hospitals. He will also [維持する] updated contact lists and share them with all supervisors. We will complete a full emergency response manual by the end of next week and distribute it to every worker in both English and the local language.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Safety Consultant】:
Excellent. Your timeline is realistic and your approach is comprehensive. I will approve this plan and schedule a follow-up inspection in 3 weeks to confirm implementation. Please send me progress updates every week. If you face any challenges during implementation, contact me immediately. Worker safety depends on executing this plan without delay.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
Thank you for your [承認する] and support. We will follow this schedule strictly and keep you updated on our progress. I will personally oversee the implementation to ensure we meet all deadlines. If any unexpected issues arise, I will reach out to you right away. We are [全力を尽くす] to creating a safe working environment for everyone on site.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Safety Consultant】:
I appreciate your commitment. Remember, this plan protects not only your workers but also the project continuity. I look forward to seeing the improvements during my next visit. Good luck with the implementation.
4. Challenge (7 min)|応用実践

Let's perform the role-play and fill in the blanks by translating the Japanese into English!
空欄の日本語を英語に訳しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

*Let's practice this part repeatedly until we can speak it smoothly.

  このパートはスムーズにスピーキングできるようになるまで繰り返し練習しましょう。

Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)

Creating comprehensive emergency response plans for natural disasters and accidents to ensure worker safety and project continuity.
自然災害や事故に備えた緊急事態対応計画を策定し、作業員の安全確保とプロジェクト継続性を両立させる場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Safety Consultant】:
Thank you for meeting with me today. I need to discuss the emergency response plan for your overseas construction site. Given the recent natural disasters in the region, we must address several critical safety gaps immediately.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
I understand your concern. We recognize that our current plan needs significant improvement. [まず私たちの状況を説明させてください。] We have 150 workers on site, but our evacuation procedures are not complete yet. We need your guidance to build a comprehensive plan.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Safety Consultant】:
I appreciate your honesty. Based on my site assessment, I found three major risks. First, your emergency exits are blocked by construction materials. Second, you have no backup power system for night operations. Third, your communication system depends on local mobile networks, which often fail during disasters. How will you resolve these issues?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
Thank you for pointing out these critical issues. Let me share our action plan. [今週末までにすべての非常口を確保し、常時アクセス可能な状態を維持します。] [10日以内にバックアップ発電機を設置し、必須業務を支援します。] For communication, we will set up a satellite phone system and provide handheld radios to all team leaders. These changes will cost approximately 50000 USD, but worker safety is our top priority.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Safety Consultant】:
Your plan addresses the immediate risks well. However, I need to confirm your emergency training schedule. When will you conduct evacuation drills? Also, who will be responsible for coordinating with local emergency services? These details are essential for plan approval.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
We will conduct our first evacuation drill next Monday at 10 AM, and then repeat it monthly. [現場安全責任者のチェン氏を任命し、地元の消防署や病院との調整を担当させます。] He will also maintain updated contact lists and share them with all supervisors. We will complete a full emergency response manual by the end of next week and distribute it to every worker in both English and the local language.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Safety Consultant】:
Excellent. Your timeline is realistic and your approach is comprehensive. I will approve this plan and schedule a follow-up inspection in 3 weeks to confirm implementation. Please send me progress updates every week. If you face any challenges during implementation, contact me immediately. Worker safety depends on executing this plan without delay.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Project Manager】:
Thank you for your approval and support. We will follow this schedule strictly and keep you updated on our progress. [すべての期限を確実に守るため、私が個人的に実施を監督します。] If any unexpected issues arise, I will reach out to you right away. We are committed to creating a safe working environment for everyone on site.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Safety Consultant】:
I appreciate your commitment. Remember, this plan protects not only your workers but also the project continuity. I look forward to seeing the improvements during my next visit. Good luck with the implementation.
\ If you have some extra capacity, give it a try(余力があればやってみましょう)/
5. Real-world application (5 min)|実務応用

Let's speak freely with the phrases and flow we learned today. If you can, imagine your real job—it makes practice more effective.
本日学習した単語やフレーズ、会話の流れを思い出しながら、自由に話してみましょう。可能であれば、自身の実務を想像しながら話すと効果的です。​

Situation / シチュエーション
A safety consultant has completed a site assessment and identified critical safety gaps at your overseas construction site.
You need to present a comprehensive emergency response plan that addresses the identified risks and ensures worker safety.
安全コンサルタントが現場評価を完了し、海外建設現場における重大な安全上の欠陥を特定しました。
特定されたリスクに対処し、作業員の安全を確保する包括的な緊急事態対応計画を提示する必要があります。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Safety Consultant】:
I have reviewed your current emergency procedures and found several areas that need immediate attention. Could you walk me through your proposed action plan to address these safety concerns?
(現在の緊急手順を確認し、早急な対応が必要な領域をいくつか発見しました。これらの安全上の懸念に対処するための提案された行動計画について説明していただけますか?)

🧑‍🎓【Student / Your Role】:
(Free Speaking based on today's lesson)

Hints / ヒント
1.Explain the current safety situation(現在の安全状況を説明する)
2.Present specific action steps with timeline(具体的な行動手順とスケジュールを提示する)
3.Describe resource allocation and costs(資源配分と費用を述べる)
4.Clarify responsibility and coordination plan(責任と調整計画を明確にする)
​※This is not a role-play. Please speak until you finish your thoughts.
 このパートはロールプレイ形式ではありません。最後まで通して話してみましょう。
6.  Wrap-up (2 min) |レッスンの振り返り

Let's review today's lesson with your teacher!
今日のレッスンについて講師と振り返ってみましょう!

 

6-1 Comments from student

・Good points / 良かったところ・上手くできたところ
・Things to work on / 今後強化したいところ

 

6-2 Feedback from teacher

・Good points / 良かった点
・Things to work on / 今後の強化ポイント
・What to review / 復習ポイント

 

*6-3 Questions from student (if any)

Japanese translation(日本語訳)

1. Read (2min)(型を学ぶ)|基本フレーズ

2. Try  (4min)(ロールプレイ練習)|型を使った練習
Let’s practice the role-play.
ロールプレイの練習をしましょう!

3. Use  (7min)|応用
Let’s perform the role-play and filling in the missing English!
英語を補完しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

4. Challenge (7min)|実践
Let’s perform the role-play and filling in the missing English!
英語を補完しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

5. Wrap-up (3min) – レッスンの振り返り

"Let’s review today’s lesson with your teacher!”

「今日のレッスンについて講師と振り返ってみましょう!」

5-1.  Comments from Student

  - Good points / 良かったところ・上手くできたところ

  - Things to work on / 今後強化したいところ

5-2.  Feedback from Teacher

  - Good points / 良かった点

  - Things to work on / 今後の強化ポイント

  - What to review / 復習ポイント

5-3. Question from Students (If any)

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