Employers record nearly three million serious occupational injuries and illness each year and approximately 4,500 workers killed on the job. The US Bureau of Labor reports that Latino workers are at higher risk of workplace injuries and death with a rate of 4 injuries per 100,000 workers, compared to 3.4 for all workers. Additionally, the fatality rate has increased by 2.1 percent from 2019 to 2020. Disparities in economic opportunities may be one of the major causes of the increase. Disparities could include education level, language barriers, and/or documentation status. Each of these issues can lead minority workers to take more hazardous jobs. Meaningful access to information could be another gap as well.
Join our conversation to hear solutions companies have taken to break down some of these disparities to make their workplace safer for these vulnerable populations. We will also discuss what the OSHA training standard is regarding employers offering workplace safety training to their employees in a language that they understand. You will have the opportunity to share solutions that have worked well for you and learn about other resources and solutions available to manufacturers in Illinois.
