Wednesday, November 25, 2009

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Hispanic Workers Dying at Higher Rates Than Others

Language, literacy barriers cited, particularly in construction jobs, CDC reports

Posted June 5, 2008

The CDC also thinks there is a need to develop better and "culturally appropriate" materials to overcome language barriers and varying levels of literacy, Baron said.

More information

For more on work-related deaths, visit the CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

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