Shipbuilding: multilingual manuals for safety and efficiency
Two companies in Hiroshima and Okayama use translated terminology and visual guidance to help international staff work safely.
Key points
Technical terms and work manuals are provided bilingually, with illustrated safety boards supporting understanding on site.
Multilingual medical questionnaires help communication when a worker is unwell.
The approach supports efficiency, safety, and health together rather than treating them separately.
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