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6904452

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Journal Article

Title

LOST IN THE TRANSLATION: THE JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL HEALTH, OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE AND THE SURGERY OF TRAUMA

Author(s)

Brooks, R, Jr

Year

2003

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Journal

Occupational Health and Safety
ISSN: 0362-4064

Volume

Issue

Page Numbers

49-51

Language

English

Abstract

One of the most critical problems facing industry today is how safety professionals go about training their non-English-speaking workers. The problem is attracting attention around the nation, and not just because of the rise of Spanish-speaking people entering the workforce. According to several unions and worker organizations, other languages, such as Russian, Polish, and Asian languages, are increasingly being heard at heavy construction sites, asbestos abatement projects, and road construction locations. MOSH, EPA, and OSHA have extensive Spanish Web sites designed to help employers and employees communicate more effectively. While OSHA does not mandate that signs be posted in both English and Spanish, it does require that workers be informed and educated about workplace hazards in an effective manner, which could include bilingual signage.

Keywords

Occupational Health And Safety; Occupational safety; Safety training; Spanish language; Federal regulation; United States; 4310:Regulation; 9190:United States; 6200:Training & development; 5340:Safety management