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Tradeswomen's perspectives on occupational health and safety: A qualitative investigation

✍ Scribed by Linda M. Goldenhar; Marie Haring Sweeney

Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Year
1996
Tongue
English
Weight
454 KB
Volume
29
Category
Article
ISSN
0271-3586

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✦ Synopsis

Qualitative research methods were used to determine the health and sajety concerns of women eniplnyed in the construction trades. Major categories of concern were identifed, including: I ) exposure to chemical tind physical agents; 2 ) injuries ,from @inghending/ twisting, fulling, und lacerations; 3 ) lack Qf proper educ:ation rind triiining; and 4 ) the health and safety risks related spec@dlv to tradeswomen. Many of the issues identified by the workers ure urnenable to change through either engineering, behavioral, or administrative interventions. 8 1996 I.Vile.v-Liss, Inc.

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