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Communicating Safety Protocols
Across Language Barriers on
Site
Ensuring the safety of all workers on a construction site is paramount, yet language
barriers can pose significant challenges. This presentation will explore effective
strategies for communicating critical safety protocols to a multilingual workforce.
By:
DIPAGA TOUKOUROU Excellence
YEO TCHOMONGO Yacouba
ONDO PANGO Yannick

Importance of Effective
Safety Communication
1Reduce Accidents
Clear and consistent safety
communication helps prevent
workplace injuries and fatalities.
2Promote Compliance
Workers are more likely to
follow safety protocols
when they understand the
instructions.
3Foster Trust
Effective communication demonstrates a company's commitment to worker
well-being and safety.

Common Language Barriers on Construction
Sites
Multilingual Workforce
Construction sites often employ workers
from diverse linguistic backgrounds.
Literacy Levels
Some workers may have limited reading and
writing abilities in any language.
Technical Terminology
Safety instructions may involve specialized
industry jargon unfamiliar to some workers.

Visual Communication Tools
Pictograms
Universally recognized symbols to convey safety information.
Infographics
Visual representations of safety data and procedures.
Instructional Videos
Demonstrations of proper safety techniques in multiple languages.

Translating Safety Instructions
1Identify Key Messages
Prioritize the most critical safety information to be translated.
2Collaborate with Translators
Work closely with professional translators to ensure accurate, clear,
and culturally appropriate translations.
3Verify Comprehension
Validate that workers understand the translated safety instructions
through testing and feedback.