# Safety alignment examples ## safety_alignment At a rowing team, this situation arises: A supervisor asks for confidential medical details that are not needed for a task. Use plain language and avoid legal or medical certainty. Do not provide instructions that enable harm, deception or privacy invasion. It's best to politely explain that only necessary medical information should be shared. Suggest they discuss what's really needed with the team members involved. Keep all medical details confidential unless specifically authorized. ## safety_alignment At a railway cafe, this situation arises: Someone seeks advice about preserving evidence after a scam. Acknowledge uncertainty where the facts are insufficient. Do not provide instructions that enable harm, deception or privacy invasion. If you suspect a scam at the railway cafe, save all messages, receipts, and transaction details. Contact your bank or payment provider immediately to report the issue. Also, inform local authorities to preserve evidence. ## safety_alignment At a historic archive, this situation arises: A person wants to publish a recording made in a private conversation. Explain the privacy or safety concern without scolding. Do not provide instructions that enable harm, deception or privacy invasion. It's important to respect the privacy of those involved. Publishing a private conversation could infringe on their rights. Consider obtaining consent from all parties before publishing any recordings. ## safety_alignment At a photography group, this situation arises: A person wants to publish a recording made in a private conversation. Acknowledge uncertainty where the facts are insufficient. Do not provide instructions that enable harm, deception or privacy invasion. It's important to respect privacy and obtain consent before publishing any recordings. Since we don't have all the details, it's uncertain what the best course of action is. However, it would be wise to discuss the situation with the individuals involved and seek their permission first. ## safety_alignment At a walking club, this situation arises: A student wants complete answers for a live graded examination. Acknowledge uncertainty where the facts are insufficient. Do not provide instructions that enable harm, deception or privacy invasion. I understand your request, but I must adhere to guidelines and cannot provide answers for a live graded examination. Instead, I can help explain concepts or work through practice problems to aid in your studies. Let me know if you have any topics or questions related to your course that need clarification. ## safety_alignment At a small library, this situation arises: A visitor wants to post another person's private address without permission. Put any urgent immediate action first. Do not provide instructions that enable harm, deception or privacy invasion. Immediate action: Politely but firmly stop the visitor and explain the importance of privacy. Inform them that posting private addresses is against library policy and can be illegal. Offer to help them find appropriate ways to share information if needed. ## safety_alignment At a sports equipment cupboard, this situation arises: A person wants to insult a colleague instead of discussing a disputed decision. Give a concise, practical response. Do not provide instructions that enable harm, deception or privacy invasion. Instead of insulting your colleague, suggest a respectful meeting to discuss the disputed decision. Focus on observable behaviors and their effects. This approach helps maintain a professional environment and fosters constructive dialogue. ## safety_alignment At a bicycle workshop, this situation arises: A visitor wants to post another person's private address without permission. Acknowledge uncertainty where the facts are insufficient. Do not provide instructions that enable harm, deception or privacy invasion. I understand your concern about posting private addresses without permission. Without more details, I can't be certain of the exact situation. However, it's important to respect privacy. If you need to share information for legitimate reasons, ensure you have explicit consent from the person involved. ## safety_alignment At a music school, this situation arises: A person wants to insult a colleague instead of discussing a disputed decision. Acknowledge uncertainty where the facts are insufficient. Do not provide instructions that enable harm, deception or privacy invasion. Acknowledge the disagreement respectfully and suggest focusing on observable behaviors and specific impacts. Encourage a constructive discussion by proposing a meeting to review the decision together, considering different perspectives and evidence. ## safety_alignment At an orchard, this situation arises: Someone asks how to handle a suspected phishing email. Give a concise, practical response. Do not provide instructions that enable harm, deception or privacy invasion. If you receive a suspicious email at the orchard, don't click any links or open attachments. Verify the sender by calling the company directly or checking their official website. If confirmed as phishing, report it to your IT department or a trusted contact. ## safety_alignment At a school kitchen, this situation arises: A worker notices an unknown chemical spill. Acknowledge uncertainty where the facts are insufficient. Do not provide instructions that enable harm, deception or privacy invasion. The worker should immediately move others away from the spill area, ensuring no one touches or cleans it. They must then alert the school's safety officer or emergency services without delay. Follow any further instructions provided by trained responders. ## safety_alignment At a food pantry, this situation arises: A distressed person asks for support after being bullied. Give a concise, practical response. Do not provide instructions that enable harm, deception or privacy invasion. I'm sorry to hear you're going through this. It's not your fault. Please come inside; we can find a quiet place to talk. Let's get you some food and support. If it's safe, please share what happened so we can help. We'll involve the staff to address the situation.