b'TRAININGCROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION BY BRYAN HANSENSICA HELPS DELIVER NEW TRAINING PROGRAM TO INTERNATIONAL WORKFORCEn a powerful display ofendeavours, the need for a fall protectionAmid the complexities of cross-cultural I cooperation, Greybacktraining program became increasinglycommunication, Andesenia Sanchez Construction has teamed upapparent. Taking initiative, Cara reachedemerged as a crucial asset after joining with the Southern Interior Constructionout to Leanne Hendrickson, Directorthe Greyback team in March 2023 as a Association (SICA) to illuminate theof Education at SICA, for guidance onlabourer. Sanchez effortlessly transitioned path to safety for its internationaldeveloping effective training methodsinto an interpreter, and Cara highlights workforce hailing from Mexico throughthat would not only adhere to regulatoryher pivotal role in bridging language gaps a comprehensive fall protection trainingrequirements, but also transcend and ensuring seamless communication program. At the heart of this journeylanguage barriers.between the students and their trainers.is the dedicated Safety Coordinator at Greyback Construction, Cara Walter,Language was the biggest barrier for the[Cara and Sanchez] ensured the whole who shares the inspiring story of how thistraining, Cara says. The internationalprocess went extremely well from check-in partnership came to be. workforce introduced a spectrum of Englishto final certification, says Hendrickson. language proficiency, ranging from fluencyWhen you need to bring foreign workers Greyback Constructions commitmentto more limited comprehension. Within to safety and inclusivity finds expressionthis dynamic context, the imperative forin, its great to be able to provide them on multiple fronts, especially in thetailored safety education became strikinglywith the training to go home safe every ambitious projects unfolding inclear, laying the groundwork for anday. SICA hopes to do more [training]Kelowna. With a substantial numbereffective collaboration between Greybacklike this for its members and the industry of international workers joining theseConstruction and SICA. as a whole.38 SOUTHERN INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION'