Language not a Barrier for Logistic’s Safety
Safety Specialist Otfried Schaaf, Logistics Analyst Silvia Stoudemire and LP Manager Michael Morales spent many hours working on the safety translation.
As a worldwide organization, the Exchange employs residents from countries that host our installations. Exchange leaders recognize the diversity of the workforce and inclusion of associates from diverse cultures who speak languages other than English.
Exchange guidelines and policies must be translated in different languages. Recently, senior leaders in the Logistics Directorate understood the importance of ensuring safety guidelines were translated for German associates who make up a majority of the workforce at the Germersheim Distribution Center (GEDC).
“Our commitment to family serving family, and investment in training associates up front will pay off in long term dividends. As our Director/CEO Tom Shull likes to say, ‘Deeds not words,’” said Chief Logistics Officer Karen Stack.
“Around 80 percent of the GEDC workforce is not only new to the Exchange, they are new to logistics. The goal was to provide our workforce every opportunity to be successful by ensuing various training material, including the Loss Prevention safety program and procedures are translated into their native language, German,” said Logistics Analyst Silvia Stoudemire.
The translation of the safety and health program was an effort between LG, LP and the Europe Region LP specialist. Completing the translation of the 79 pages took about 22 hours.
