Thanks to WorkSafe WA for alerting us to this video. Although the content is from North America, it shows the way accidents can happen due to poor language skills, and poor cultural awareness on behalf of the native English speaker.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Worker shortage poses threat to major projects
According to the editorial of the West Australian newspaper on 17-18 March, the mining industry has estimated that WA will be short by 150,000 workers over the next four years.
This is having upward pressure on wages and causing WA companies to look overseas for foreign workers. However, it has been noted that overseas workers may face issues, such as with English language and a lack of other required skills.
This is having upward pressure on wages and causing WA companies to look overseas for foreign workers. However, it has been noted that overseas workers may face issues, such as with English language and a lack of other required skills.
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