Trends in Racial Inequality and Exposure to Work-Related Hazards, 1968-1986

Robinson, J.C.

doi:10.2307/3349997

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“…Some studies show that minorities are at a higher risk than whites for work-related illness or injury. 17-19 Other studies do not support these findings. 9, 20-22 These inconsistencies are likely due to differences in model specifications and samples, including a focus on particular high-risk occupational groups or deriving samples from worker’s compensation records.…”

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confidence: 87%

Race, Racial Discrimination, and the Risk of Work-Related Illness, Injury, or Assault: Findings From a National Study

Shannon

Rospenda

Richman

et al. 2009

Journal of Occupational &Amp; Environmental Medicine

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Objective: This study examines whether workplace racial harassment/discrimination mediates the relationship between race/ethnicity and work-related illness, injury or assault across time. Methods: A national random-digit dial phone survey was conducted at two points in time (W1: 2003-2004; W2: 2004-2005) among a sample of Black, Hispanic and non-Hispanic white workers. As part of the survey, respondents indicated their experiences with racial harassment or discrimination, and occupational illness, injury, or assault in the past 12 months. Results: Hispanic respondents were more likely than whites to experience work-related illness, injury or assault, and these associations were mediated by experiences of racial harassment/discrimination. Conclusions: Interventions to reduce workplace harassment and discrimination may help decrease risk for work-related illness, injury, or assault among Hispanic workers.

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confidence: 87%

Race, Racial Discrimination, and the Risk of Work-Related Illness, Injury, or Assault: Findings From a National Study

Shannon

Rospenda

Richman

et al. 2009

Journal of Occupational &Amp; Environmental Medicine

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“…Available evidence suggests that, after controlling for differences in education and experience, African-American and Hispanic workers are consistently more likely to be employed in occupations where serious injuries and illnesses are more likely to occur [Robinson 1984, Robinson 1987, Loomis and Richardson 1998, Shannon, et al 2009]. However, the social forces behind disproportionate exposures of minority worker groups to occupational hazards may be complex.…”

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Discrimination, harassment, abuse, and bullying in the workplace: Contribution of workplace injustice to occupational health disparities

Okechukwu

Souza

Davis

et al. 2013

American J Industrial Med

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This paper synthesizes research on the contribution of workplace injustices – discrimination, harassment, abuse and bullying – to occupational health disparities. A conceptual framework is presented to illustrate the pathways through which injustices at the interpersonal and institutional level lead to differential risk of vulnerable workers to adverse occupational health outcomes. Members of demographic minority groups are more likely to be victims of workplace injustice and suffer more adverse outcomes when exposed to workplace injustice compared to demographic majority groups. A growing body of research links workplace injustice to poor psychological and physical health, and a smaller body of evidence links workplace injustice to unhealthy behaviors. Although not as well studied, studies also show that workplace injustice can influence workers’ health through effects on workers’ family life and job-related outcomes. Lastly, this paper discusses methodological limitations in research linking injustices and occupational health disparities and makes recommendations to improve the state of research.

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“…We recognize that this is a departure from the traditional use of the term but we hold that it accurately reflects the disparities which confront immigrant workers on a daily basis. The majority of immigrant occupational risk studies conducted in the United States have focused on Hispanic workers [7,18,19,20,21,22,23,24]. However, immigrant groups are varied and prominent differences exist between immigrant groups and even within different Hispanic sub-groups.…”

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Occupational Health and Safety Experiences among Self-Identified Immigrant Workers Living or Working in Somerville, MA by Ethnicity, Years in the US, and English Proficiency

Panikkar

Woodin

Brugge

et al. 2012

IJERPH

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In this community based research initiative, we employed a survey instrument predominately developed and administered by Teen Educators to assess occupational health risks for Haitian, Salvadoran, and Brazilian immigrants (n = 405) in Somerville, MA, USA. We demonstrate that a combined analysis of ethnicity, years in the US, and English proficiency better characterized the occupational experience of immigrant workers than considering these variables individually. While years in the US (negatively) and English proficiency (positively) explained the occurrence of health risks, the country of origin identified the most vulnerable populations in the community. Brazilians, Salvadorans, and other Hispanic, all of whom who have been in the US varying length of time, with varying proficiency in English language had twice the odds of reporting injuries due to work compared to other immigrants. Although this observation was not significant it indicates that years in the US and English proficiency alone do not predict health risks among this population. We recommend the initiation of larger studies employing c community based participatory research methods to confirm these differences and to further explore work and health issues of immigrant populations. This study is one of the small number of research efforts to utilize a contemporaneous assessment of occupational health problems in three distinct immigrant populations at the community level within a specific Environmental Justice context and social milieu.

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Trends in Racial Inequality and Exposure to Work-Related Hazards, 1968-1986

Cited by 34 publications

References 8 publications

Race, Racial Discrimination, and the Risk of Work-Related Illness, Injury, or Assault: Findings From a National Study

Race, Racial Discrimination, and the Risk of Work-Related Illness, Injury, or Assault: Findings From a National Study

Discrimination, harassment, abuse, and bullying in the workplace: Contribution of workplace injustice to occupational health disparities

Occupational Health and Safety Experiences among Self-Identified Immigrant Workers Living or Working in Somerville, MA by Ethnicity, Years in the US, and English Proficiency

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