>
> Once the employer has identified the risk and considered reasonable
> means of reducing
> it, if there is still a real health and safety risk, then it may be
> acceptable to refuse to
> employ Non-English speaking personnel for particular jobs. Any
> blanket ban on Non-
> English speaking employees is, however, still likely to be in breach
> of current race
> regulations legislation.
>
> This is from the Home Builders Safety Guide, but a similar policy in
> Petrol Stations will exist.