Punjabi speakers make up a significant proportion of Australia's transport and logistics workforce. This page helps with workplace communication, safety vocabulary, and common instructions.
Common Workplace Phrases
| Gurmukhi | Romanised | English |
|---|
| ਮਾਲ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਭੇਜਣਾ ਹੈ? | Maal kithe bhejna hai? | Where does the delivery go? |
| ਦਸਤਖਤ ਕਰੋ | Dastakhat karo | Please sign |
| ਟਾਈਮ ਕੀ ਹੈ? | Time ki hai? | What is the time? |
| ਗੱਡੀ ਤਿਆਰ ਹੈ | Gaddi taiyaar hai | The truck/vehicle is ready |
| ਲੋਡ ਕਰ ਲਓ | Load kar lao | Load it up |
| ਸਾਵਧਾਨ ਰਹੋ | Saavdhaan raho | Be careful / stay safe |
| ਬ੍ਰੇਕ ਦਾ ਵੇਲਾ ਹੈ | Break da vela hai | It's break time |
| ਜਲਦੀ ਕਰੋ | Jaldi karo | Hurry up |
Safety Vocabulary
| English | Gurmukhi | Romanised |
|---|
| Safety vest | ਸੇਫਟੀ ਜੈਕਟ | Safety jacket |
| Forklift | ਫੋਰਕਲਿਫਟ | Forklift |
| Emergency exit | ਐਮਰਜੈਂਸੀ ਗੇਟ | Emergency gate |
| Fire extinguisher | ਅੱਗ ਬੁਝਾਉਣ ਵਾਲਾ | Agg bujhaun vaala |
| Accident | ਹਾਦਸਾ | Haadsaa |
| First aid | ਮੁੱਢਲੀ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ | Mudhli sahaaytaa |