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Texas Enforces English-Only Safety Tests | Texas News
Texas just slapped an English-only rule on safety training exams for rail workers — a move sparking outrage and practical chaos. While the Texas Department of Transportation claims it’s all about safety, contractors say it’s shutting out Spanish-speaking workers who can’t pass the test. With four out of five of their staff unable to qualify, companies are scrambling to find qualified labor — even as OSHA previously said training must be in a language workers understand, not necessarily English. Now TXDOT’s rolling out random audits to enforce this controversial policy, turning a safety…
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