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Alternative Title:
J Occup Environ Med
Personal Author:
Chen, Charles J. ; Moore, Kevin J. ; Fernandez, Cristina A. ; Arheart, Kristopher L. ; LeBlanc, William G. ; ... More +
Chen, Charles J. ; Moore, Kevin J. ; Fernandez, Cristina A. ; Arheart, Kristopher L. ; LeBlanc, William G. ; Cifuentes, Manuel ; McClure, Laura A. ; Christ, Sharon L. ; Fleming, Lora E. ; Lee, David J. ; Caban-Martinez, Alberto J. ; Less -
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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 non-green collar workers(Adjusted Odds Ratio[AOR]=1.25; 95% CI=1.11–1.40; AOR=1.44(1.26–1.63), respectively). Green collar workers were less likely to be exposed to chemicals(AOR=0.80; 0.69–0.92). Conclusions Green collar workers appear to be at 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.
Subject:
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Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Air Pollutants, Occupational
Article
Dust
Female
Health Surveys
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Occupational Exposure
Occupational Health
Prevalence
Tobacco Smoke Pollution
Young Adult

Source:
J Occup Environ Med. 59(5):e91-e96.
Pubmed ID:
28490043
Pubmed Central ID:
PMC5431290
Document Type:
Journal Article ;
Funding:
R03 OH010124/OH/NIOSH CDC HHS/United States ;
Name as Subject:
National Health Interview Survey (U.S.) ; O*NET ;
National Health Interview Survey (U.S.) ; O*NET ; Less -
Place as Subject:
United States ;
Collection(s):
CDC Public Access
Main Document Checksum:
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urn:sha256:115e20df202edf7def85a4e7437aae46c45e9baf837e1ed63190c779ad8b7101
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