INTERPRETERS IN RISKY JOB SITES

About this episode

Maritza shares her personal experiences and advice on safety in interpreting environments.

Maritza shares a personal experience about the importance of being aware of your surroundings. She recounts a close call in an MRI room and underscores the consequences of not paying attention to safety protocols. Maritza offers practical advice on where to stand in various interpreting environments such as courtrooms, medical facilities, and community settings. The episode also touches on the challenges of certification tests and tips for studying everyday vocabulary. Send ...

People in this episode

Guest: Maritza

Topics covered

• safety protocols
• interpreting environments
• certification tests
• vocabulary study
• personal experience

Keywords

• interpreters
• safety
• MRI room
• courtrooms
• medical facilities
• community settings
• certification tests
• vocabulary

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