Developing AI-based Training Systems for Hispanic Workers in Small Construction Companies

The construction industry in the United States has a significant representation of Hispanic workers, who comprise about one-third of the total workforce. Every year, about 300 Hispanic construction workers die in the workplace. Worse still, within small construction companies, this population has disproportionately higher rates of fatalities and injuries. Current safety training methods have been insufficient in addressing the specific needs of Hispanic workers due to language barriers, cultural differences, immigration concerns, and construction operational issues. To address these issues, this paper summarizes the research on enhancing construction safety for Hispanic workers in small construction companies through innovative AI-based training systems. This research first identifies the specific needs of Hispanic workers in small construction companies and designs training programs to enhance safety culture and awareness. Next, it investigates how AI and information technology (IT) can improve training effectiveness by focusing on communication, safety culture establishment, workers’ rights awareness, and construction operational safety. Finally, this research will establish innovative AI-based training systems tailored for Hispanic workers in small construction companies. The proposed intelligent training systems provide a platform to connect Hispanic construction worker communities and generate comprehensive safety programs suited explicitly to Hispanic workers' needs. By addressing critical issues faced by this demographic, this research develops an infrastructure to create a safer and healthier workplace for Hispanic construction workers.