The United States has a significant population of Spanish-speaking individuals, and many of them work in manufacturing or factory jobs. Language barriers can pose challenges for workers in understanding safety instructions and procedures, regardless of their native language. Effective communication is crucial for ensuring workplace safety. Safety signs should be clear, concise, and easy to […]
The U.S. Department of Labor states that employers have a legal obligation to provide a safe working environment. This includes implementing measures to prevent accidents and injuries. Employers MUST provide their employees with a workplace that does not have serious hazards and follow all OSHA safety and health standards. In fact, OSHA encourages the use […]
The employee turnover rate in the manufacturing industry has increased over the past 10 years according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. It rose from 25.6% in 2015 to 31.3% in 2019. This trend continued, reaching 39.9% in 2021. COVID 19 also impacted workers and Post Pandemic employee turnover has continued to grow. There […]
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