Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Hamilton, ON - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has launched Spell It Out, a new toolkit aimed at creating safer and more inclusive workplaces through plain language.
In today's diverse work environments, using acronyms, jargon, and complex words can create barriers and make it hard for everyone to understand important health and safety guidance, including people who are new to the workforce or those who speak a different first language. These misunderstandings may lead to confusion, errors, injuries and feelings of exclusion among employees.
The toolkit highlights the need for clear and simple communication. Key recommendations include:
- Avoid unnecessary jargon and acronyms. Spell out acronyms and use words everyone understands, regardless of background or experience.
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