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Occupational Safety and Health of Foreign-Born, Latinx Dairy Workers in Colorado
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January 2019
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Source: J Occup Environ Med. 61(1):61-68
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Alternative Title:J Occup Environ Med
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Description:Objective
The US dairy industry, which employs foreign-born, primarily Latinx workers, has a two-fold higher injury rate than the national average. Little research has been conducted to understand the factors associated with the occupational safety and health (OSH) among foreign-born, Latinx dairy workers.
Methods
Structured interviews were conducted with 55 workers to assess a variety of OSH variables, including training experiences, health outcomes, and the psychosocial environment of the dairy.
Results
Participants reported a high number of work-related injuries, limited awareness of the risks inherent in dairy work, and the perception that work-related injuries are unpreventable. The psychosocial environment of the dairy was found to have a significant influence on OSH outcomes.
Conclusion
In addition to implementing culturally congruent OSH training for all workers, it is imperative to promote strong leadership and communication skills among dairy managers.
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Pubmed ID:30308623
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC7305838
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Volume:61
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Issue:1
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