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Peartree Cleaning has rolled out an AI-powered multilingual training programme for frontline cleaning teams, covering health and safety, technical training and company values.
The company converted existing toolbox talks into short video briefings led by an AI-generated presenter.
The technology supports more than 160 languages, with Spanish and Portuguese expected to be among the most widely used.
The programme will include 28 toolbox briefings, 24 core training modules and bespoke explainers on subjects including chemical handling and equipment safety.
Managers can track completion, while identity checks and question-and-answer functions are being developed.
Stuart Conroy, commercial director at Peartree Cleaning, said: “Traditional training methods have an important role in compliance and education but asking someone to read a document and sign it doesn’t necessarily mean they’ve understood the information.
“That’s particularly relevant in a business like ours, where we have colleagues from many different countries and English isn’t always their first language.
“We want everyone to have the same opportunity to understand the information they need to work safely and feel part of our company culture, whatever language they speak.”
