Adults who struggle with reading have difficulty grasping workplace safety procedures, thereby putting themselves and others at risk for injury or illness. Here are seven statistics relating to low literacy and its effects in the workplace.

1. According to the US Department of Education, 21 percent of American adults read below a fifth-grade student level.
2. In Canada, 15 percent of adults have serious difficulty reading even basic material. And an additional 27 percent of Canadian adults have difficulty in learning new job skills because of limited comprehension of what they are reading. (ABC Life Literacy Canada)
3. Researchers in New Zealand found […]

   This content is for BHHC Safety Center policy holders.

   If you are a BHHC policy holder, login to access compliant safety training, tools and videos.

   Don’t have a username and password? Click here to register and get instant access.

   Don’t know if you are still a BHHC policy holder? Questions regarding online services and registration may be directed to BHHC’s Customer Care Center at (888) 495-8949.