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Posted By Chris Pollington
Hi all,
We are increasingly taking on agency workers who don't speak English as a first Language.
I'm trying to put together some guidance for my collegues in HR so they will be able to assess whether a person has enough understanding to ensure their safety and their ability to do the job.
Has anyone gone through this and produce anything that I could use as a base to start from.
I've tried the net but could not find anything.
Regards
Chris.
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Posted By Andy
Chris,
Of course it depends on the nationality of the staff but it may be easier if they are European. In my opnion, if your safety signs conform to the regs then you will be covered in that aspect as they should all be pictorial based.
Have you contacted the agency that supply the staff.
We employ overseas (European) agency staff and our agency translated our H&S induction and information material into the correct language, your agency should also do this for you.
There is already some translated material out there just depends on what nationality you are going to employ. Phone HSE books and/or Highfield publications Tel: 01302 391999 they may be able to help.
If you confirm the nationality, I may be able to help.
Regards
Andrew
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Posted By Chris Pollington
Andrew,
Thanks for that, in the main they are European and generally can speak enough to get by.
This week I was assessing some Vietnamese workers to check their level of both verbal and written communication.
Chris.
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