Workplace Injuries More Likely for Hispanic Construction Workers

Workplace Injuries More Likely for Hispanic Construction Workers

According to the Center for Construction Research, a construction worker has a 75 percent chance of suffering a disabling, work-related injury over the course of a 45-year career period,  with Hispanic workers having a 20 percent greater risk of dying than white, non-Hispanic workers.

The inability to speak and understand English increases the risk that Hispanic workers will be injured on the job. To promote safety, post signage and safety materials in the language and

literacy level in which your employees are fluent.

On the safety front, keep in mind that Hispanic employees may not understand the importance of following safety standards. Make sure new workers understand that that reporting safety issues will not cost them their job and getting the job done safely is top priority.

We have a complete library of Spanish language resources to help you communicate important safety concepts with your Spanish speaking employees.