Madrid III - ¿Comprende? Overcoming Language Barriers for Safety
This session educates participants on language barriers that can lead to unnecessary safety & health risks for non-English-speaking employees and their co-workers. Participants will walk away with a challenge as well as tools to overcome these barriers.
3:30 PM - 4:25 PMWed
Speakers
Oscar Melendez, Jr.
HSE Director
R&R Oilfield Services
Too often, employees face harm when tasks or training are explained in a way they cannot understand. Despite recognizing the lack of comprehension, they are still sent to perform their work—often in hazardous or high-risk environments. This practice continues under the assumption that no solution exists, allowing risks to persist simply due to a failure to communicate effectively or utilize available resources.