Making Green Jobs Safe

Schulte, Paul A.; Heidel, Donna S.; Okun, Andrea H.; Branche, Christine M.

doi:10.2486/indhealth.ms4804ed

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“…“Green” industries including renewable energy production and the development and use of low-carbon technologies will see substantial growth [138] . In addition, some traditional industries, such as construction, are seeing a transition toward “green activities”, such as retrofitting buildings for energy conservation [139] . The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that in 2011 there were 3.4 million “Green Goods and Services” jobs (2.6% of total U.S. employment) and greener industries are projected to experience greater job growth than less green industries [138,140] .…”

Section: Occupational Health Hazards and Effects Related To Climate Cmentioning

confidence: 99%

Advancing the framework for considering the effects of climate change on worker safety and health

Schulte

Bhattacharya

Butler

et al. 2016

Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene

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In 2009, a preliminary framework for how climate change could affect worker safety and health was described. That framework was based on a literature search from 1988–2008 that supported seven categories of climate-related occupational hazards: (1) increased ambient temperature; (2) air pollution; (3) ultraviolet exposure; (4) extreme weather; (5) vector-borne diseases and expanded habitats; (6) industrial transitions and emerging industries; and (7) changes in the built environment. This paper reviews the published literature from 2008–2014 in each of the seven categories. Additionally, three new topics related to occupational safety and health are considered: mental health effects, economic burden, and potential work safety and health impacts associated with the nascent field of climate intervention (geoengineering). Beyond updating the literature, the paper also identifies key priorities for action to better characterize and understand how occupational safety and health may be associated with climate change events and ensure that worker health and safety issues are anticipated, recognized, evaluated, and mitigated. These key priorities include research, surveillance, risk assessment, risk management, and policy development. Strong evidence indicates that climate change will continue to present occupational safety and health hazards, and this framework may be a useful tool for preventing adverse effects to workers.

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Section: Occupational Health Hazards and Effects Related To Climate Cmentioning

confidence: 99%

Advancing the framework for considering the effects of climate change on worker safety and health

Schulte

Bhattacharya

Butler

et al. 2016

Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene

120

113

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“…While these jobs seek to increase conservation and sustainability, the workers themselves are not free from harmful occupational exposures (13). As has been said previously, “When environmental concerns predominate, there is the possibility that risk can be transferred to workers” (14). In addition to traditional occupational hazards, this new US workforce segment faces unique exposures and job requirements that may put them at greater risk (13, 14).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 88%

Green Collar Workers

McClure

LeBlanc

Fernandez

et al. 2017

Journal of Occupational &Amp; Environmental Medicine

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Objective We describe the socio-demographic, occupational, and health characteristics of “green collar” workers, a vital and emerging workforce in energy-efficiency and sustainability. Methods We linked data from the 2004–2012 National Health Interview Surveys (NHIS) and US Occupational Information Network (O*NET). Descriptive and logistic regression analyses were conducted using green collar worker status as the outcome (n=143,346). Results Green collar workers are more likely than non-green workers to be male, age 25–64y, obese, and with ≤ high school education. They are less likely to be racial/ethnic minorities and employed in small companies or government jobs. Conclusions Green collar workers have a distinct socio-demographic and occupational profile, and this workforce deserves active surveillance to protect its workers’ safety. The NHIS-O*NET linkage represents a valuable resource to further identify the unique exposures and characteristics of this occupational sector.

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“…The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is leading an initiative called prevention through design (PtD), in order to promote this concept (NIOSH 2009;Schulte et al 2010).…”

Section: Green Buildingmentioning

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Assessing risk in sustainable construction using the Functional Resonance Analysis Method (FRAM)

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Traditional tools found in occupational risk assessments are a preliminary hazard analysis and checklists, both based on the isolation of a particular activity from the entire process and created for application in specific environments of manufacture. This strategy makes the results of such evaluations distant from real situations. Construction is a complex endeavor and can involve multiple contractors and groups working under each contractor. Work occurs under constant change and varying demands. In this context, as workers move through their daily journey, their health and safety are often are threatened by activities carried out by other contractors or groups. The study utilizes the Functional Resonance Analysis Method (FRAM), which aims to describe how function couplings may be combined in such a way that variability of performance, rather than failure or poor functioning, creates an occupational risk. The study also contributes to the evolution of FRAM, by proposing the application of the analytic hierarchy process, to investigate the relative importance of the criteria and alternatives for the identification of phenotypes of performance variability, as well as the aggregation of variability.

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Making Green Jobs Safe

Cited by 16 publications

References 7 publications

Advancing the framework for considering the effects of climate change on worker safety and health

Advancing the framework for considering the effects of climate change on worker safety and health

Green Collar Workers

Assessing risk in sustainable construction using the Functional Resonance Analysis Method (FRAM)

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