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Temporary Workers in the Construction Industry
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June 2015
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Description:In today’s economy, more businesses use temporary workers to quickly and efficiently address changing labor needs (GAO, 2015). Temporary workers, often referred to as “temps,” are easily hired when demand increases, and laid off when demand decreases, which is perceived to be a result of employers’ desire to reduce labor costs (Luo et al., 2010). Temporary workers are more vulnerable to workplace safety and health hazards and retaliation from employers than workers in traditional employment arrangements since they are often not given adequate safety and health training (OSHA, 2015). Despite the importance of worker safety and health, information on temporary workers in the construction industry is scarce. To provide insights for the development of construction safety and health interventions, this report profiles temporary workers in the construction industry, including the overall trends for “temps,” worker demographics, employment experiences, job exposures, and income and fringe benefits.
NIOSHTIC no. 20050590
publications_Second-Quarter-2015.pdf
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Pages in Document:16 numbered pages
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NIOSHTIC Number:nn:20050590
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