Growing Importance of the Language Barrier
The construction language barrier is growing in importance in both the UK and the US, as more and more foreign-born workers enter the workforce. For example, in the US, Hispanics make up 27.3% of the construction workforce. For many companies, the language barrier is becoming increasingly problematic. Miscommunication and misunderstanding are problems that are likely to increase the number of worksite accidents and other onsite mishaps.
GoContractor Breaks Down the Language Barrier
GoContractor’s platform with Auto-Text Reader helps construction companies break down the language barrier. The platform is available in the following languages: English, Spanish, French, Dutch, Portuguese, and Brazilian. The platform boosts contractor health and safety while increasing efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
- Ensure that nothing falls through the cracks during orientation and training
- Customize contractor orientations , making them language and site-specific
- Make sure workers never miss an orientation session
- Allow workers to self-register and upload documents and images as required
- Use different accents to make it easier for contractors to finish training
- Make sure contractors get regular refresher training sessions and reminders of expiring qualification cards
