Chemical and Physical Exposures in the Emerging US Green-Collar Workforce

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• Personal Author:
  Arheart KL ; Caban-Martinez, Alberto J. ; Chen CJ ; Christ SL ; Cifuentes M ; Fernandez CA ; Fleming, Lora E. ; LeBlanc WG ; Lee DJ ; McClure LA ; Moore KJ
• Description:
  Objective: "Green collar" workers serve in occupations that directly improve environmental quality and sustainability. This study estimates and compares the prevalence of select physical and chemical exposures among green versus non-green U.S. workers. Methods: Data from the U.S. 2010 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) Occupational Health Supplement were linked to the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) Database. We examined four main exposures: 1) vapors, gas, dust, fumes (VGDF); 2) secondhand tobacco smoke; 3) skin hazards; 4) outdoor work. Results: Green-collar workers were significantly more likely to report exposure to VGDF and outdoor work than nongreen-collar workers [adjusted odds ratio (AOR)=1.25; 95% CI=1.11 to 1.40; AOR=1.44 (1.26 to 1.63), respectively]. Green-collar workers were less likely to be exposed to chemicals (AOR=0.80; 0.69 to 0.92). Conclusions: Green-collar workers appear to be at a greater risk for select workplace exposures. As the green industry continues to grow, it is important to identify these occupational hazards in order to maximize worker health. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Air Pollutants, Occupational Database Dust Environmental Exposure Occupational Exposure Occupational Health Safety Solvents Surveys And Questionnaires Workplace
• Keywords:
  Chemical Agents Databases Dusts Employee Exposure Environmental Exposure Environmental Technology Fumes Gases Green Jobs Health Surveys Information Retrieval Systems Occupational Exposure Occupational Hazards Outdoors Outdoor Workers Physical Agents Statistical Analysis Vapors Work Environment

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• ISSN:
  1076-2752
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Grant
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  Florida ; Indiana ; Massachusetts ; OSHA Region 1 ; OSHA Region 4 ; OSHA Region 5
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Volume:
  59
• Issue:
  5
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20049751
• Citation:
  J Occup Environ Med 2017 May; 59(5):e91-e96
• Contact Point Address:
  Alberto J. Caban-Martinez, DO, PhD, MPH, Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, 1120 N.W. 14th Street, R-669, Clinical Research Building, Office #1025, Miami, FL 33136
• Email:
  acaban@med.miami.edu
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2017
• Performing Organization:
  University of Miami School of Medicine, Coral Gables, Florida
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Start Date:
  20120901
• Source Full Name:
  Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
• End Date:
  20150831
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/210390/cdc_210390_DS1.pdf
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