By Peter Rousmaniere with Stacy Burnsed and Matt Longman. Reproduced from Work Safe: An Employer's Guide to Safety and Health in a Diversified Workforce. Permission granted by the copyright holder, Concentra Operating Corporation, on behalf of Concentra and Broadspire, project sponsors.(c) 2013 Concentra.

No one has to tell you, protecting your culturally diverse workforce from injury is a big responsibility. When it comes to on-the-job safety the challenges are many, the issues complex. As an American employer, what are you legally required to do? What are the most effective ways to train a diverse workforce in safety practices?

How do you deal with language barriers? How do you avoid cultural miscues? How do you get all your workers to make reducing the risk of injury a top priority?

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