How to communicate safety across cultural barriers

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The differences in cultural orientation has a great impact on safety management due to diversities in attitudes toward health and safety. The company's safety program should adapt to the cultural diversities in the workplace. Companies should also implement measures to impart safety standards using effective communication by overcoming language barriers. Translations of the company standards to other prevailing languages should be instituted. A test evaluating the employees' understanding of the safety guidelines could also help in identifying the needs of the employees.

Health aspects, Safety and security measures, Culture, Workers

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Frequently asked questions on eye safety

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Common questions regarding eye safety refer to causes and prevention of eye injuries, wearing of eye protection or contact lenses on the job, and identification and differentiation of safety glasses. Eye injuries most often result from chemicals, welding flash, metal fragments, and tools. An effective preventive measure requires not only protective eyewear but also employee training, among others. In addition, eye protection should be used whenever the job poses the risks of getting the disease, such as flying objects or chemicals.

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, Surgical appliances and supplies, Eye & Face Protection Eqp ex Goggles, Prevention, Wounds and injuries, Injuries, Protection and preservation, Eye, Protective eyewear

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OSHA compliance: Is good-enough enough?

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Those companies which routinely exceed compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) regulations find that the extra investment results in fewer employee injuries, reduced legal liability and lower compensation costs. The effort also improves company image and employee morale. 3M, with over 55 US and 127 overseas locations, and Deere & Co, with a worldwide workforce of 35,000, have both created safety plans that routinely exceeds minimum OSHA requirements.

Laws, regulations and rules, United States. Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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